Kids' Backporch Productions is a theatre workshop for kids to learn their craft while working on full-scale productions.
Professional performances conclude the end of every eight-week session (during the summer, KBP has 1-week camp options and a 3-week camp).
Each performance has professional sets, lighting, sound, costumes and music.
Professional performances conclude the end of every eight-week session (during the summer, KBP has 1-week camp options and a 3-week camp).
Each performance has professional sets, lighting, sound, costumes and music.
KBP is pleased to announce audition information for the Fall 2021 production of The Jungle Book.
Director: Becky Richert
AUDITION INFO
Auditions are open to any child Ages 8 and up.
What to Prepare/Bring for Individual Auditions
-Completed Audition Form, including a list of potential scheduling conflicts
-Completed Parent Volunteer Form
-Completed Parental Agreement, Student Agreement. Go to this link to download both forms, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kRh_yUDeF22WqLUT2HXevKTalnxkWUZl?usp=sharing.
-Copy of your headshot (if you don’t have one, we’ll take one for you at auditions at no charge)
-Resume (helpful but not required)
-Tuition payment, if not already paid
-Individual auditions include a short monologue (1-minute or less) memorized. Feel free to recite any monologue or select one sample monologue,
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1liEe1dNtFNrXOQFW7T9cqa8iU-Pxcv52?usp=sharing
-Read some lines from the script (provided at auditions).
-Masks to be worn to auditions and can be removed during the actual audition.
Auditions held on Saturday, September 25 9:00am to 12:00pm at Shadycrest Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall, 3017 Yost Blvd, Pearland, TX 77581.
Please plan to stay the entire time, as there will NOT be any callbacks.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Tuesday’s 6:00 PM-8:00 PM October 12, 26, November 2, 9
Wednesday’s 6:00 PM-8:00 PM October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10
Saturday’s 9:00 AM-Noon October 16, 23, 30, November 13
Cannot miss more than 2 rehearsals
Tech Rehearsals: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6:00 PM-9:00 PM November 16, 17, 18
Must be present at all Tech rehearsals
Performance Dates: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday November 19, 20, and 21
Performance Location: Shadycrest Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall
TUITION
The tuition for this production is $395 early bird fee and $425 after September 15. A 10% discount is available for family siblings from the same household signing up.
Tuition discounts available for Stage Managers, Committee leads/co-leads.
The tuition is non-refundable
REGISTRATION
Here is the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/uWCCbE3DRqVcAiq46
After you register, we will send you an invoice.
If you have additional questions, please send an email to kidsbackporch.office@gmail.com.
Thanks!
Director: Becky Richert
AUDITION INFO
Auditions are open to any child Ages 8 and up.
What to Prepare/Bring for Individual Auditions
-Completed Audition Form, including a list of potential scheduling conflicts
-Completed Parent Volunteer Form
-Completed Parental Agreement, Student Agreement. Go to this link to download both forms, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kRh_yUDeF22WqLUT2HXevKTalnxkWUZl?usp=sharing.
-Copy of your headshot (if you don’t have one, we’ll take one for you at auditions at no charge)
-Resume (helpful but not required)
-Tuition payment, if not already paid
-Individual auditions include a short monologue (1-minute or less) memorized. Feel free to recite any monologue or select one sample monologue,
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1liEe1dNtFNrXOQFW7T9cqa8iU-Pxcv52?usp=sharing
-Read some lines from the script (provided at auditions).
-Masks to be worn to auditions and can be removed during the actual audition.
Auditions held on Saturday, September 25 9:00am to 12:00pm at Shadycrest Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall, 3017 Yost Blvd, Pearland, TX 77581.
Please plan to stay the entire time, as there will NOT be any callbacks.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Tuesday’s 6:00 PM-8:00 PM October 12, 26, November 2, 9
Wednesday’s 6:00 PM-8:00 PM October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10
Saturday’s 9:00 AM-Noon October 16, 23, 30, November 13
Cannot miss more than 2 rehearsals
Tech Rehearsals: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6:00 PM-9:00 PM November 16, 17, 18
Must be present at all Tech rehearsals
Performance Dates: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday November 19, 20, and 21
Performance Location: Shadycrest Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall
TUITION
The tuition for this production is $395 early bird fee and $425 after September 15. A 10% discount is available for family siblings from the same household signing up.
Tuition discounts available for Stage Managers, Committee leads/co-leads.
The tuition is non-refundable
REGISTRATION
Here is the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/uWCCbE3DRqVcAiq46
After you register, we will send you an invoice.
If you have additional questions, please send an email to kidsbackporch.office@gmail.com.
Thanks!
PAST SHOWS:
2017/2018 Season
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
Everything that can possibly go wrong with a children's Christmas program does as the Herdman's take all the main roles and make them their own! A hilarious play that will help your family celebrate the true meaning of Christmas!
Performances:
Dec 8 at 7pm
Dec 9 at 3pm and 7pm
Dec 10 at 3 pm
Shadycrest Baptist Church
3017 Yost Blvd in Pearland
This classic story comes alive on our stage with Wilbur the pig and a curious friendship with a big spider. Lots of life lessons to learn here and a little bit about the inevitable "passing on". Join us on the farm for a few laughs and a few tears.
Performances:
March 2 and 3 at 7pm
March 3 and 4 at 3pm
Shadycrest Baptist Church
3017 Yost Blvd in Pearland
Based on C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, come enter the enchanted world behind the wardrobe door. Great music, dances, sets, and costumes bring Narnia to Pearland!
Daycare Show:
June 21 (Thursday at 10 am)
Public Performances:
June 22 & 23 at 7pm
June 23 and 24 at 3pm
Location:
Challenger Elementary
9434 Hughes Ranch Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
Daycare Show:
June 21 (Thursday at 10 am)
Public Performances:
June 22 & 23 at 7pm
June 23 and 24 at 3pm
Location:
Challenger Elementary
9434 Hughes Ranch Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
The animals are out of the zoo and onto the stage! Come travel with the animals on their unexpected journey as they escape from the Central Park Zoo and travel to Madagascar! Join us for this last show of our season and the conclusion of our annual "Summer of Musicals"!
Daycare Show:
July 26 (Thursday at 10 am)
Public Performances:
July 26 at 7pm
July 27 at 7pm
July 28 at 3pm, 7pm
July 29 at 3pm
Location:
San Jacinto College – South Campus
Fine Arts Building
13735 Beamer Rd
Houston 77089
Daycare Show:
July 26 (Thursday at 10 am)
Public Performances:
July 26 at 7pm
July 27 at 7pm
July 28 at 3pm, 7pm
July 29 at 3pm
Location:
San Jacinto College – South Campus
Fine Arts Building
13735 Beamer Rd
Houston 77089
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2018-2019 Season Fall show AESOP'S FUNNY FABLES and WINNIE THE POOH Aesop's Funny Fables features some of Aesop's famous fables, including "The Fox and The Grapes," "The Fox and the Crow" "The Lion and the Mouse," "The Wind and the Sun," "The Ant and the Grasshopper." After this show, journey back with us to the 100 Acre Wood where you'll meet Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet and their friends. This is KBP's 70th show and 13th year Shadycrest Baptist Church Family Center 3214 Hamm Rd, Pearland Performances: Friday, October 19 at 7:00pm, Saturday, October 20 at 3:00pm & 7:00pm, Sunday, October 21 at 3:00pm |
WINTER 2018
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Celebrate the holiday season with KBP’s production in this timeless classic of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The iconic story of discovery and redemption takes Scrooge on a journey through Christmases past, present and future and gives him a second chance to open his heart. This production will set you and your loved ones on the path to holiday cheer.
Performances:
Friday, December 14 at 7:00pm,
Saturday, December 15 at 2:30pm & 7:00pm,
Sunday, December 16 at 2:30pm
LOCATION: Shadycrest Baptist Church Family Center
3412 Hamm Rd, Pearland, TX
Spring 2018
A NeverEnding Story is an epic adventure where vivid reality and fantasy collide. Bastian, a lonely boy, discovers a curious book The NeverEnding Story. As Bastian begins to read, a huge adventure full of fascinating creatures, heroes, dragons, danger and excitement.
As Bastian is drawn in deeper and deeper, Bastian discovers that his imagination is the key to changing the fate of both Fantastica, the land of stories, and his own world.
PERFORMANCES:
March 1, 2019 – 7:00pm
March 2, 2019 – 2:30pm and 7:00pm
March 3, 2019 – 2:30pm
Shadycrest Baptist Church - Family Center
3017 Yost Blvd in Pearland
Tickets:
$15 adults
$12 seniors 65+
$9 youth (children and students)
Purchase tickets online at http://kidsbackporch.ticketleap.com OR purchase tickets at the door.
Doors open 30 min prior to show.
“This project is supported by a City of Pearland Cultural Arts Grant program from the City of Pearland Convention & Visitors Bureau.”
A NeverEnding Story is an epic adventure where vivid reality and fantasy collide. Bastian, a lonely boy, discovers a curious book The NeverEnding Story. As Bastian begins to read, a huge adventure full of fascinating creatures, heroes, dragons, danger and excitement.
As Bastian is drawn in deeper and deeper, Bastian discovers that his imagination is the key to changing the fate of both Fantastica, the land of stories, and his own world.
PERFORMANCES:
March 1, 2019 – 7:00pm
March 2, 2019 – 2:30pm and 7:00pm
March 3, 2019 – 2:30pm
Shadycrest Baptist Church - Family Center
3017 Yost Blvd in Pearland
Tickets:
$15 adults
$12 seniors 65+
$9 youth (children and students)
Purchase tickets online at http://kidsbackporch.ticketleap.com OR purchase tickets at the door.
Doors open 30 min prior to show.
“This project is supported by a City of Pearland Cultural Arts Grant program from the City of Pearland Convention & Visitors Bureau.”
SUMMER 2019:
KBP is pleased to announce the June Summer musical - Frozen Jr (partnership with AD Players)
Directed by Stephen Hurst
Assisted by College Intern - Jade Williamson
Performances:
Thurs, June 20 at 7pm
Fri, June 21 at 10am, 7pm
Sat, June 22 at 3pm, 7pm
*Daycare show Thursday, June 20 at 10am and Friday, June 21 at 10am. Contact kidsbackporch.office@gmail.com for reservations for our Friday show.
Performance location
San Jacinto College South Campus
Marie Flickinger Fine Arts Center
Entrance B, Bldg 15
13735 Beamer Rd
Houston TX 77089
Tickets:
$15 adults; $12 seniors 65+; $9 youth
Reserved seating. Pre-purchase tickets at: kidsbackporch.ticketleap.com or at the door 30 minutes before curtain time.
KBP is pleased to announce the July Summer musical - Matilda The Musical
Directed by Becky Richert;
Assisted by College Intern - Jade Williamson
3 Week Camp July 8-26, 9am - 5pm
Daycare show July 25 at 10am. Contact kidsbackporch.office@gmail.com for reservations.
Public Shows
July 25, July 26, July 27 at 7pm
July 27 at 2:30pm
July 28 at 5pm
Performance location
Dobie High School Auditorium
10220 Blackhawk Blvd
Houston, TX 77089
Fall Show 2019
The Phantom Tollbooth
Kids’ Backporch Productions is proud to present their Fall production of The Phantom Toolbooth, Jr, a musical based on the novel by Norton Juster.
The exceptional tale of Milo, Tock and a certain magic tollbooth is brought splendidly to life on stage. Nothing interests Milo at all...until he takes a trip through the Phantom Tollbooth. Transported to the Land of Wisdom, Milo is thrust into adventure when Princesses Rhyme and Reason need rescuing in order to bring peace
between two kings. Come travel with Milo in a
world full of hidden discoveries.
PERFORMANCES
Friday, October 18 at 7:00PM
Saturday, October 19 at 3:00PM, 7:00PM
Sunday, October 20 at 3:00PM
Location
Shadycrest Baptist Church-Family Center, 3017 Yost Blvd, Pearland, TX 77581.
2019 Christmas show
Junie B in Jingle Bell Batman Smells
Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.'s fun. So when Junie B. draws May's name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves?
Directed by Stephen Hurst
FREE PREVIEW
Wednesday, December 11 at 6:30pm
Pearland Library, 3522 Liberty Drive
PERFORMANCES
Friday, December 13 at 7pm
Saturday, December 14 at 3:00PM
Saturday, December 14 at 7:00PM
Sunday, December 15 at 3:00PM
Shadycrest Baptist Church - Family Center
3214 Hamm Rd, Pearland
Tickets
$15 adults
Senions (65+) $12
Children $9
Junie B in Jingle Bell Batman Smells
Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.'s fun. So when Junie B. draws May's name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves?
Directed by Stephen Hurst
FREE PREVIEW
Wednesday, December 11 at 6:30pm
Pearland Library, 3522 Liberty Drive
PERFORMANCES
Friday, December 13 at 7pm
Saturday, December 14 at 3:00PM
Saturday, December 14 at 7:00PM
Sunday, December 15 at 3:00PM
Shadycrest Baptist Church - Family Center
3214 Hamm Rd, Pearland
Tickets
$15 adults
Senions (65+) $12
Children $9
Spring 2020
Tinker Bell
Tinker Bell is a play based on the original book by JM Barrie telling the story of Peter Pan from the feisty perspective of his favorite fairy companion and includes many of the original characters including the lost boys, pirates and Darling family members.
Director Amy Kennah-Ricketts
Assistant Director Barb Varanauski
PERFORMANCES
Friday, Feb 28 at 7pm (call time 5:30pm)
Saturday, Feb 29 14 at 3:00PM (call time 1:30pm)
Saturday, Feb 29 at 7:00PM (call time 5:30pm)
Sunday, March 1 at 3:00PM (call time 1:30PM)
Shadycrest Baptist Church - Family Center
3214 Hamm Rd, Pearland
Tickets
$15 adults
Senions (65+) $12
Children $9
Summer 2020
Due to COVID-19, our originally scheduled Summer camps have been cancelled.
Instead of our traditional summer productions we are pleased to offer virtual classes for the months of June and July. We have three of our 2019 directors (Becky Richert & Jade Williamson from Matilda and Lisa Maxwell from The Phantom Tollbooth) returning along with Jill Maxwell to instruct a wide range of virtual courses. All courses will meet via Zoom virtual meetings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and will be 60 -90 minutes depending upon the course. Check out the details on the Summer Virtual Classes link at the top.
Note: Daycare Performances for Summer 2020 have been cancelled due to COVID-19. If you paid a deposit, refunds will be issued. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
Summer 2021
Summer 2021
June 7-11: Little Red Reboot
Director: Jade Williamson
An irreverent mash-up of the Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks tales, in which two rebellious females you think you already know break the rules of storytelling to show the importance of working together.
June 14-18: Page to Stage
Scenes from classic based literature and plays
Director: Stephen Hurst
This week students will engage in scene work from a variety of classic plays and literature. Students will be engaged with learning and understanding actor warm-ups, games, and exercises; Learn stage skill; create and build a prop; create and build a mask; create costuming ideas for their character; experience story telling as a group and as an individual; practice pantomime skills; improvisation; (possible readers theatre); Learn group choreography from a song in a musical.
June 14-18:The Jungle Book
Director: Jade Williamson
Adaption from the Jungle Book stories by Rudyard Kipling
June 21-25 Back to the Summer (musical)
Director: Jade Williamson
“Back to the Summer” is a musical about traveling through time, jam-packed with upbeat songs from across the decades.
Aug 2-6 Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidis
Director: Becky Richert
Two narrators attempt to recreate all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm in a wild, fast-paced extravaganza. To make it more difficult, they attempt to combine them into one gigantic fable using Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and other more obscure stories like Lean Lisa and The Devil's Grandmother.
June 7-11: Little Red Reboot
Director: Jade Williamson
An irreverent mash-up of the Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks tales, in which two rebellious females you think you already know break the rules of storytelling to show the importance of working together.
June 14-18: Page to Stage
Scenes from classic based literature and plays
Director: Stephen Hurst
This week students will engage in scene work from a variety of classic plays and literature. Students will be engaged with learning and understanding actor warm-ups, games, and exercises; Learn stage skill; create and build a prop; create and build a mask; create costuming ideas for their character; experience story telling as a group and as an individual; practice pantomime skills; improvisation; (possible readers theatre); Learn group choreography from a song in a musical.
June 14-18:The Jungle Book
Director: Jade Williamson
Adaption from the Jungle Book stories by Rudyard Kipling
June 21-25 Back to the Summer (musical)
Director: Jade Williamson
“Back to the Summer” is a musical about traveling through time, jam-packed with upbeat songs from across the decades.
Aug 2-6 Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidis
Director: Becky Richert
Two narrators attempt to recreate all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm in a wild, fast-paced extravaganza. To make it more difficult, they attempt to combine them into one gigantic fable using Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and other more obscure stories like Lean Lisa and The Devil's Grandmother.
For July, we are pleased to announce we will be doing the musical Aladdin, Jr.
Director Lisa Maxwell
Choreographer Jade Williamson
Performances:
Friday, July 30 at 7:00PM
Saturday, July 31 at 3:00PM, 7:00PM
Sunday, August 1 at 3:00PM
Tickets:
$15 adults
$12 seniors 65+
$9 youth (children and students)
Location:
Shadycrest Baptist Church-Fellowship Hall
3017 Yost Blvd, Pearland, TX 77581
! For added safety of our actors and a courtesy to other patrons, we ask that all guests wear face masks at the performances! !
Purchase tickets online at http://kidsbackporch.ticketleap.com
LIMITED Tickets will be sold at the door 30 min before each show!
For questions or more information, send an email to kidsbackporch.office@gmail.com.
Director Lisa Maxwell
Choreographer Jade Williamson
Performances:
Friday, July 30 at 7:00PM
Saturday, July 31 at 3:00PM, 7:00PM
Sunday, August 1 at 3:00PM
Tickets:
$15 adults
$12 seniors 65+
$9 youth (children and students)
Location:
Shadycrest Baptist Church-Fellowship Hall
3017 Yost Blvd, Pearland, TX 77581
! For added safety of our actors and a courtesy to other patrons, we ask that all guests wear face masks at the performances! !
Purchase tickets online at http://kidsbackporch.ticketleap.com
LIMITED Tickets will be sold at the door 30 min before each show!
For questions or more information, send an email to kidsbackporch.office@gmail.com.
Discover "A Whole New World" with this magically updated version of the Academy Award-winning Disney classic! Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within.
The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for your young performers!
The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for your young performers!
August Camp
KBP is pleased to announce our plans for Summer. We will have in-person camps for kids ages 6 (must be able to read) to 18.
State and/or CDC recommended practices will be used for camp and theater experiences.
KBP summer safety protocol:
- Temperature checks will be taken each morning at entry.
- Hand sanitizing is required at entry and throughout the day.
- Social distancing measures will be followed throughout camp.
- For the safety of our campers, we will continue to require the use of masks/facial coverings when social distancing is not possible.
One Week Camps
KBP will be offering new One-week mini camps. Campers can choose to attend any or all of the individual weeks.
Camps will be Monday-Friday from 9AM-5PM
Location: Shadycrest Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, 3017 Yost Blvd, Pearland, TX 77581
- Each one-week mini camp will have a different theme
- All campers will bring a snack, sack lunch and water bottle each day.
- Students will audition for class roles the first day of camp.
- Camps will end with a showcase featuring the campers performing for their family and friends.
Cost is $225/mini camp.
A 10% discount is available for signing up for multiple camps or for family siblings from the same household signing up.
Early morning care is available at 8am for an additional fee of $40/week.
If you are interested in registering for one or both camps, you can register here https://forms.gle/BGqMmLQuvmkPuJtK8
Here is the current info:
Aug 2-6 Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidis
Director: Becky Richert
Two narrators attempt to recreate all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm in a wild, fast-paced extravaganza. To make it more difficult, they attempt to combine them into one gigantic fable using Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and other more obscure stories like Lean Lisa and The Devil's Grandmother.