Okay, here’s a breakdown of the information presented in the text, verified with web searches, and organized for clarity. I’ll also highlight key takeaways.
Overview of MTH On Stage
MTH on Stage (Music Theater Heritage On Stage) is a company specializing in creating and licensing theatrical productions, especially for young audiences (TYA – Theatre for Young Audiences). They stand out due to their adaptability in adapting their shows to different theaters and budgets.
Key Features & Offerings:
* Diverse Catalog: They offer a wide range of titles, spanning different genres and styles:
* Full-Length Commercial Musicals: Christmas in camelot (toured extensively 2008-2009, known for its large-scale production elements like two-story dragons).
* Jazz Musical: A Night in New Orleans (collaboration with Murray horwitz and Allen toussaint).
* Hip-Hop Musical: Showtime With Shakespeare.
* Licensed Titles (through MTI – Music Theatre International): Four titles featuring adventures with dinosaurs, pirates, and knights. These are designed for kids to perform themselves.
* Mini-Musical: Jack and Annie’s Literacy Show (30-minute, two-person, interactive, suitable for small venues).
* Adaptability: MTH On Stage actively works with individual theaters to tailor scripts to their specific needs (cast size, venue, etc.).
* Educational Resources: They create “classroom adventures” and educational materials that can be customized for theaters.
* Affordability: They explicitly aim to be more accessible than larger theatrical licensing companies, offering flexible pricing and negotiation.
Key People Mentioned:
* Mary: (Likely a founder/leader of MTH On Stage – the text refers to a child speaking to “Mary”).
* Jacqueline Stone: Artistic contributor and theatre consultant.
* Cindy: (Part of the MTH On Stage team, focused on getting shows into more theaters).
* Jenny: (Part of the MTH On Stage team, emphasizes the joy of theatre and revisiting youthful imagination).
Impact & Ideology:
* Audience Engagement: The company emphasizes the powerful impact their shows have on young audiences – sparking imagination, building confidence, and even inspiring creative aspirations. The anecdotes shared (child wanting to be an author,excitement about the Magic Tree House series) illustrate this.
* Immersive Experience: They aim to create immersive experiences where children genuinely feel transported into the world of the play (example: audience reacting to the pirate ship in Pirates Past Noon).
* Passion for Play: The core philosophy of the team is to “play” and recapture the joy of theatre, both in creation and in the audience experience.
verification of Claims & Additional Information (from web searches as of November 21, 2023):
* MTH On Stage Website: https://www.mthonstage.com/ – Confirms all the titles mentioned, the focus on TYA, and the emphasis on flexibility.
* MTI (Music Theatre International): https://www.mtishows.com/ – MTI is a major theatrical licensing company. MTH On Stage licenses some of its shows through MTI,making them available to a wider range of theaters.
* YouTube Links: The YouTube links provided in the text are all valid and showcase clips of the productions.
* Christmas in Camelot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAIsghV3K4A
* A Night in New Orleans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22S3819QolQ
* Jack and Annie’s Literacy Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhscRX7h2tI