How many students can participate in the Amazing Teacher
assemblies?
We have performed for groups as small as
25 and as large as 1200. For educational significance,
we suggest 250-300 students as a maximum number per
presentation. If you have more than 150 students, we
recommend a raised platform/stage or elevated seating
(bleachers) and/or multiple presentations.
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How far will you travel?
We will travel most anywhere, however we perform most of
our programs in North Carolina and Virginia. When we
travel, we try to block book an area. If several
schools in the same area schedule programs, we often
waive travel expenses and offer other incentives.
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How much does it cost to host an Amazing Teacher
assembly?
In most cases, we schedule our programs by the day
(half-day or full-day). Half-day includes 1-2
presentations of the same program for $550.
Full-day includes 3-5 presentations of the same
program for $900.
Two nearby schools may split (share) a full-day and pay
only $450 each. Travel expenses vary depending upon
your location but often can be discounted or waived by
networking.
We have several rate options for public libraries, small
schools, after-school events, and/or evening programs.
Call us toll-free for more information or check the
Amazing Teacher Fees on
this site.
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Do we need to provide you with a P.A. (Public Address)
System?
No, we provide our own microphones and sound system.
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What do you need our school/library to provide?
We bring everything we need for the programs except the
students. However, if you have a clear stage or raised
platform with steps, this is always a plus. Also, two
folding chairs and one 6'-8' table would be helpful but are
optional.
Depending upon the location of your auditorium,
cafeteria, gymnasium (performing area), we might request two
older students to help unload and load the equipment.
Again, this is optional.
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How much time do we need to allow between assembly
programs?
Typically we can reset most of our programs in the time it takes to
dismiss one group and bring in the next group (about 10
minutes).
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Can we schedule two different programs on the same
day?
Maybe! It really depends on your timing and the
location of the performances. Call us for details.
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Will you modify a program or customize a program at
our request?
Certainly, as long as the changes do not impact the
educational significance of the program. Since each of
our programs are written like a one-act play, major changes
can disrupt the flow and value of the presentation.
Call us for details.
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Is it best to divide our students by grade level?
Educationally this is a wise decision as it allows us to
present age-appropriate materials. However, from a
practical standpoint, we know this is not always possible,
nor is it required.
Ideal divisions are primary (K-2) and intermediate (3-5).
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What assembly program would you recommend as a reading
reward or incentive?
Our most popular motivational reading program is
Celebrate. This
program is a high-energy assembly with lots of audience
participation. Since it is not tied to SOLs (Virginia)
or state learning objectives (North Carolina), it works
especially well for any age, even older students (6th-8th) and family
gatherings (PTO/PTA).
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