Description
Brave Little Company is theater for everyone. Founded in 2013, BLC received the 2023 TYA/USA National Award for Artistic Innovation, reflecting its national significance in creating new works for young people. BLC creates theater the way kids play. When children engage in unstructured, imaginative exploration, their creativity is at full power, and they are at the center of the story. BLC’s plays may include found object puppetry, sensory storytelling, STEAM and literacy themes, and a meaningful role for the audience in driving the story. BLC has an extensive record of local, national, and international theatrical partnerships, and of collaborating with Houston’s diverse communities. BLC produces live public performances in Houston, the Missing from the Museum web series for national audiences, and The Big “Us” Project, a collaborative theater initiative led by 100 refugees. BLC brings dual-language performances and multilingual workshops to schools, libraries, and community venues. English/Spanish productions include the original play First Day, Nueva Escuela, about a girl who overcomes her reluctance to read by writing herself into stories; and Wooden O, a sensory Shakespeare adventure for ages 3-6. BLC offers inclusive creative opportunities for students with disabilities. Bookings include extension activities for teachers. Photograph by Jacob Power, courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Bayou Bend.
Additional information
| Discipline | Theater |
|---|---|
| Contact name | Troy Scheid |
| Contact address | 255 Asbury St, Houston, TX 77007 |
| Phone 1 | 713-208-0574 |
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| Public Performance | $320 – $800 |
| School performance | $320 – $800 |
| Workshop fees | $120 – $2, 500 |
| Travel per diem lodging | $0 – $350 |
| City | Houston |
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| Special audiences | Festivals, Hands-on activities, Libraries, People with disabilities, Schools |
| School audiences | Elementary, Middle, Pre-K |
| Venue size | Medium, Smaller |
