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Flying Ship Productions

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musical theatre for young audiences

Flying Ship Productions brings original musical theatre to young audiences in an accessible, educational and thoroughly enjoyable format. Shows are based on folklore, literature or historical figures, and feature creative costumes, colorful scenery, inventive staging, dynamic choreography, and original songs and humorous scripts by Jonathan Luks.

The company is headed by husband and wife team of Jonathan Luks and JoAnna Schnoll-Luks. Both have extensive backgrounds in directing, producing, performing, and teaching throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. They use Broadway caliber actor/singer/dancers in all of their productions to fulfill their commitment to excellence in children's theatre.

In addition to performances, workshops and residencies are available to give children a hands-on experience in singing, dancing, acting, and producing their own shows.

Current performance repertoire of Flying Ship Productions includes:

bulletWINTER WONDERLAND (grades K-6)
bulletROSA'S RIDE: The story of Rosa Parks (best suited for grades 2-8, but can accommodate younger children if they are well-prepared)
bulletFIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN (K-6)
bulletDOUBLE V (best suited for grades 2-8, but can accommodate younger children if they are well-prepared)
bulletTHE COURAGE TO DREAM: The amazing life of Ben Franklin (grades K-8)
bulletPUSS IN HIGHTOPS (grades K-6)
bulletTHE FOOL AND THE FLYING SHIP (grades K-6)

Flying Ship Productions can custom create a musical theatre performance designed to tour with your promotional/ educational/ public relations message.
Click here for more information about custom built productions.

“It is this kind of excellent musical theatre that gets kids excited about history.”

—Newark Public Schools, Newark, NJ

“It was like having Broadway at our school! The best program we’ve ever had.”

—D. H. Robbins Elem., St. Johnsville, NY

“The show was packed with storytelling, quality, and high standards of positive ideas (virtues).”

—Pine Run School, New Britain, PA

“An outstanding theatrical production. My school was enthralled with the storyline and the excellent talent of the performers.”

—Woodward Parkway School, Farmingdale, NY

“Rarely do we see children so captivated by a live performance from start to finish. The performers seemed to cast a magic spell on their audience.”

—PS 192, Brooklyn, NY

“It was a smooth, well danced, sung, and acted show—top entertainers!”

—Sullivan Performing Arts, Loch Sheldrake, NY

For further information about availability, fees, or booking this program into your facility, contact:
Encore Performing Arts, Inc.
P.O. Box 630
Melville, NY 11747
631-423-0747  •  Outside area, call toll-free 800-669-9850
fax: 631-423-1795

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