School Performances
2026-27 School Year
Squirrelock Holmes by Craig Holland
November 30-December 18th, 2026
Running Time: Approx. 50 minutes
Recommended for grades K-5
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The seeds are missing. The suspects are many. And the world’s most absent-minded squirrel detective is on the case! Squirrelock Holmes and her meticulous brother Wantsome investigate the disappearance of sunflower seeds from the neighborhood bird feeder. As they interview a hilarious array of backyard suspects including selfie-loving moles, dreamer tortoises, pun-happy crows, and overly strict garden gnomes, they discover that solving a mystery takes more than just collecting clues… it takes understanding why things happen.
Themes: Courage, Problem-Solving, Curiosity, Friendship
ODOE Standards:
Language Arts: Integration of Knowledge, Comprehension and Collaboration, Vocabulary Acquisition and Use, Identifying Key Details of Drama such as characters, settings and scenes. Fine Arts: Drama/Theatre- Creating (CE), Producing/Performing (PR), Responding/Reflecting (RE)
Amelia Earhart
by Kathryn Schultz Miller
February 8th-26th, 2027
Running Time: Approx. 50 minutes
Recommended for grades 3-8
This production will travel for assemblies throughout NE Ohio!
Your heart takes flight as Kathryn Schultz Miller tells the thrilling life story of one of America's most fascinating heroines. A curious reporter begins to uncover the story of Amelia's mysterious disappearance, grabbing the audience's attention in the first few moments asking the compelling question, "What happened, Amelia?" The script presents the story in a very theatrical way through headlines of newspaper stories, remembrances, flashbacks and introspective monologues by Amelia as she flies across the Atlantic. American history serves as an educational backdrop, presenting the music, styles and politics of the 1930s and '40s. The actual events leading up to her disappearance are presented in an accurate and engaging way for audiences of all ages.
Themes: American History, Courage, Hope, Perseverance
ODOE Standards:
Language Arts: Integration of Knowledge, Comprehension and Collaboration, Vocabulary Acquisition and Use, Identifying Key Details of Drama such as characters, settings and scenes. Fine Arts: Drama/Theatre- Creating (CE), Producing/Performing (PR), Responding/Reflecting (RE)
Stuart Little by E.B. White
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Touring May 3rd-28th, 2027
Running Time: Approx. 50 minutes
Recommended for grades K-5
Stuart Little is a co-production with LCCC Theatre Department
This is a special 50-minute version of the play with a small tourable cast. The most enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the "miracle" of her web in which she writes, "Some pig." It's the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte.
Themes: Literature, Adaptation, Curiosity, Friendship, Individuality
ODOE Standards:
Language Arts: Integration of Knowledge, Comprehension and Collaboration, Vocabulary Acquisition and Use, Identifying Key Details of Drama such as characters, settings and scenes. Fine Arts: Drama/Theatre- Creating (CE), Producing/Performing (PR), Responding/Reflecting (RE)
Questions? Email us at SparkTheatre4Youth@gmail.com or call us at 440-707-6887.
What is included?
45-60 Minute Performance
Question & Answer Session with the Actors
Study Guide corresponding to ODOE State Standards
What if our school doesn't have a stage?
No problem! We just need a clear space about 16' x 16' with at least 12' ceilings. Most cafeterias, gymnasiums and even media centers can work just fine.
How much is an assembly?
First Performance: $300
Second Performance: $250
Travel fees may apply for schools located 20 miles or further from Elyria, Ohio.
This program is generously sponsored by:
