By Andrew Watring
Recommended for grades 9-12
Touring high schools September 29–October 10, 2025
45-minute performance and discussion
Following the success of our recent touring piece featuring Bayard Rustin, Illuminating Caroline Still Anderson introduces another trailblazing local hero hidden in the shadows of history. Meet the Black female doctor and educator who aspired to practice medicine as the Civil War ended, and a modern-day student researching how Doctor Anderson opened doors for others.
Performance fees:
1 performance $625
2 performances on the same day $1,050
3 performances on the same day $1,500
+ 50-70 minute workshop $200
Limited Title 1 discounted performances are available.
Audience:
Recommended for 25-150 students per performance,
10-40 per workshop.
The Benefit of a Workshop:
An extended workshop creates space to reflect on identity, bias, and experiences of community in students’ lives today. This may serve affinity spaces and special interest clubs or groups; we are happy to discuss the needs and match for each school.
Tour dates are limited. Pease express interest as early as possible so your venue, contract, insurance and schedule can be confirmed.
INQUIRY FORM
Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation.
Individual Sponsors: Jean & Bill Scholz
Text and Music by Liz Filios
Recommended for grades 3-5
Touring elementary schools May 18–29, 2026
50-60 minutes, including performance and audience interaction
Our newest touring offering is designed to travel to elementary schools! The Department of Small Things introduces an Auditor assigned to close down offices of unimportant activities. What he discovers is a labyrinth of music, movement, humor, and many, many small but significant things that leave him awestruck and humbled.
Performance fees:
1 performance $625
2 performances on the same day $1,050
3 performances on the same day $1,500
Limited Title 1 discounted performances are available.
Audience:
Recommended for 25-150 students per performance
Tour dates are limited. Pease express interest as early as possible so your venue, contract, insurance and schedule can be confirmed.
