 National Touring Live Theater Shows
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s easy to bring FOODPLAY or This Is Your Life! to your school
or special event! Just email or call us at 1-800-FOODPLAY (1-800-366-3752) to get more information
or to schedule a program or tour. Please review the following answers
to our most frequently asked questions.
- What types of theater
shows do you offer?
- Where are you located? How far do
you travel?
- Where can we go for funding?
- Do you work with sponsors?
- Can I arrange a larger tour for a whole district or region?
- What comes with the program?
- In addition to schools, at what other
kinds of events and venues do you perform?
- Can I preview a show?
- Who is in the performance?
1. What types of theater shows do
you offer?
For K–5th grades:
FOODPLAY
For 5th–9th grades: This Is Your Life!
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2. Where are you located? How far
do you travel?
FoodPlay Productions is located in Western Massachusetts, but our educational theater shows travel
nationally and internationally. We tour the Northeastern states every semester, and tour the rest of the country every spring. Please email
us to find out when we'll be near you!
If it turns out that you can't arrange a show
for this year, our video kits or new children's book are a great way to start your school community
learning together about healthy choices to last a healthy lifetime.
Check out our store or call us at 1-800-FOODPLAY (1.800.366.3752) for more information.
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3. Where can we go for funding?
Don't let lack of funds stand in your way — there
are dozens of ways to fund FoodPlay programs. Visit our Funding Page for details.
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4. Do you work with sponsors?
Thousands of children have benefited from FoodPlay programs that were sponsored by our partners. Sponsors can help fund a complete regional tour or programs for individual schools.
We have successfully partnered with a variety of sponsors, including Hannaford Supermarkets, Intermountain Healthcare, Stonyfield Farm, EAT.RIGHT.NOW (The School District of Philadelphia Nutrition Education Program), Hood, TEAM Nutrition, The Arizona Nutrition Network, and Yuma County Health Department.
When sponsors partner with FoodPlay, everybody wins. Our partners are able to associate themselves with a leader in children's nutrition education and make a real difference in their communities; and schools, teachers, students, and families are treated to FoodPlay's incredible programming.
If you represent a company or organization interested in sponsoring FoodPlay's nutrition education programs contact FoodPlay to find out how your sponsorship can help you reach out to your community. (See also: FoodPlay partnerships)
If you are a school or community representative looking for sponsorship, contact FoodPlay for information that can help you attract a sponsor. (See also: funding ideas)
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5. Can I arrange a larger tour for a whole district or region?
Absolutely. We can set up a tour to bring our shows to each school in your district or to your school and the schools in surrounding towns. Arranging a larger tour can help defray some of the costs for all the schools involved. Contact FoodPlay for more information. (See also: school district and regional tours)
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6. What comes with the program?
Along with the live theater performance, our regular school programs include standards-based resource materials for teachers, parents, and school staff to keep the healthy eating and exercise messages alive all year long! Visit the FOODPLAY program description and This Is Your Life! program description for more information.
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7. In addition
to schools, at what other kinds of events or venues do you regularly
perform?
FoodPlay shows are great kick-offs for festivals, conferences,
youth centers, after-school programs, summer camps, health fairs, family
fun nights, picnics, children’s theater festivals, resorts, corporate
events, press conferences, and many other venues.
Our live theater shows
are a favorite way to entertain kids, teens, and families, with the
added bonus of helping audiences learn while they laugh together.
Our
shows also help generate great media coverage for your program, event
or sponsor—FoodPlay programs regularly receive wonderful press coverage,
complete with photos. We’re pleased to tailor our show to meet your
event needs.
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8. Can I
preview a show?
It is possible to preview a show. Our online preview schedule is updated regularly, and lists all confirmed programs. When you find a show that would
be convenient for you to preview, please call us so that we can help
you arrange permission from the host setting. If time or distance prohibits
you from previewing, please feel free to contact us for a DVD
preview.
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9. Who is in the performance?
…Just about the most well-loved and talented
professional actors in the world!
Meet our Cast of Characters.
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