All About "To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now"
Who do I call for more information?
You can reach Ron directly at 262/498-9788 or at rsfry@optimisttheatre.org.
How much does a presentation cost?
A single presentation up to one hour is $350
One or two presentations up to two hours is $450
As many as 5 presentations over a single school day is $550
Mileage for more than 100 miles round-trip is 56¢ per mile
How much space do you need for a presentation?
A space at least 8' deep by 12' wide is ideal, but "To Be!" can take place in a small classroom or the corner of a library and can fill a large auditorium.
What are the technical requirements for “To Be!”?
The program is self-contained. If a space is particularly large, a cordless lavaliere microphone may be required. Ron also needs a place to change into costume.
For what age groups is "To Be!" appropriate?
“To Be!” has successfully reached audiences from kindergarten through university and for general audiences at libraries and community centers. The program is flexible enough to serve almost any audience.
How long is a presentation?
"To Be!" is flexible enough to fit any school schedule, with presentations and workshops usually running between 40 minutes and two hours. Many schools book multiple presentations during a day, or one large-group presentation and several small workshops.
How many programs can you do in a day?
Ron can do as many as five presentations and/or workshops in a school day and a library program that evening.
What size class or audience can you work with?
"To Be!" has played to audiences as small as three and as large as 650.
Where do you travel?
"To Be!" has played everywhere from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., and to Florence, Italy.