What People Are Saying...
Comments from The Frog Prince Summer Camp 2024
"This was a genuinely funny show!"
"I liked how the kids were learning something good." The little princesses were adorable." |
"This was the best children's show I've ever seen!"
"I sure wish we lived closer. I'd love to have my kids in a show of this quality." "The songs were so delightful and catchy, by the end I wanted to sing along." "This show had many surprises. The part with the hand puppets was brilliant." "You had so many good singers in this cast. It's amazing that you can get so much out of these young kids in such a short time." "We loved being able to root for the knights in the swordplay scene." "I was so glad that this show had such a good message. So many kids shows these days seem pretty dumb and the music isn't very good. I loved how the songs were so singable. I think we'll go home singing them for sure." "You did it again! My children had such a good time doing this summer camp. Another great show! |
Comments from "Stone Soup" Summer Camp 2023
"The children looked like they were having such fun! And we were, too!"
"The songs were so cute and catchy. I was glad that we were asked to sing along with the song "Stone Soup" because I really wanted to!"
"I actually caught my children at home helping each other sweep the kitchen floor while they sang "Cooperation is the key, the key to getting things done."'
"Our son at first didn't want to be in the play because he was afraid of having to dance. But we are so glad he decided to be in it. He actually enjoyed singing and acting and dancing!"
"I loved how the boys lines at the very beginning gave a little history lesson about living in the Old West. That really set up the show and taught us all something, too."
"My daughter loved being in your camp. She kept saying that she wished it would go on all summer."
"My sons really loved being in "Stone Soup." We'll probably keep singing the songs at home for some time!"
"I loved how this show had such a great message. My kids really understand about Cooperation now. Thank you!"
"This show was pure joy!"
Comments from "A Successor to the Throne" Summer Camp 2022
I just couldn't wait to tell you what a wonderful production this was! So professional! I can't believe those kids could do such a great show in just two weeks! Just beautiful!
My daughter loved filling in for the dancer who got sick. I had no idea she felt confident enough to do that. Thanks for giving her that opportunity!
What a beautiful story! I loved how the potential of children was compared to the potential of a seed. Well done!
I loved how you wrote a new song for the Emperor and his Counselors just for the kids in this show. Wow!
The songs and dances in this show were so beautiful. I enjoyed watching this show so much. The kids were amazing.
Shows like this are so great for our kids! The message is there but portrayed in such a way that it is not preachy. Just beautiful.
I expected the girls to be able to dance, but getting the boys to do their own Martial Arts routine? That was amazing!
I was so happy to come see my grandchildren's show and be so well taught and entertained. Great show!
My daughter loved filling in for the dancer who got sick. I had no idea she felt confident enough to do that. Thanks for giving her that opportunity!
What a beautiful story! I loved how the potential of children was compared to the potential of a seed. Well done!
I loved how you wrote a new song for the Emperor and his Counselors just for the kids in this show. Wow!
The songs and dances in this show were so beautiful. I enjoyed watching this show so much. The kids were amazing.
Shows like this are so great for our kids! The message is there but portrayed in such a way that it is not preachy. Just beautiful.
I expected the girls to be able to dance, but getting the boys to do their own Martial Arts routine? That was amazing!
I was so happy to come see my grandchildren's show and be so well taught and entertained. Great show!
Comments from "The Tale of Chicken Licken" Summer Camp 2021
"The costumes were adorable. Loved the Bluebirds 1940's hairdo's."
"We could understand every word! It was such a fun show!"
"I just loved the songs and dances. The show was so professional."
"My older kids were in the very first production of Chicken Licken. But this revised version was so much better. I loved the expanded part for the Fox. It hooked the audience right from the start."
"I can't believe how the kids learned so much in just two weeks!"
"I think my 3-year-old granddaughter has a crush on the Fox. He has leading man potential for sure!"
"This Camp was great for my two kids. They had something so exciting to look forward to everyday. We are going
to miss it."
"We could understand every word! It was such a fun show!"
"I just loved the songs and dances. The show was so professional."
"My older kids were in the very first production of Chicken Licken. But this revised version was so much better. I loved the expanded part for the Fox. It hooked the audience right from the start."
"I can't believe how the kids learned so much in just two weeks!"
"I think my 3-year-old granddaughter has a crush on the Fox. He has leading man potential for sure!"
"This Camp was great for my two kids. They had something so exciting to look forward to everyday. We are going
to miss it."
Comments from "The Adventures of Dick Whittington" Summer Theater Camp 2017
Parent - "We heard about the recent musical at our children's school. Our children had not been cast, so we did not see it. But we heard that it had a very small cast because the script did not have enough parts. We really appreciate how your shows are so right for kids this age. There are meaningful parts for so many kids and everyone is busy for the entire show. No one can tell if there is a main starring role because there are so many featured parts. Our family loves being part of such wonderful productions!"
Grandfather - "I really enjoyed the show, especially the 'Spices and Perfumes' Dance. The girls did a beautiful job. It was amazing that they learned so much in just two weeks."
College Drama Professor and Parent - We have been to so many children's theater shows and usually we don't expect much. The acting is never very good and the songs are usually pretty dumb. But the music in this show was great! The songs were so catchy, we had no trouble trying to sing along when cued. We enjoyed how professional the production was. Our kids were thrilled to be a part of it. Looking forward to next summer."
Grandmother - "This show had such a wonderful message about Kindness. I am so happy that the children were learning moral and character building lessons through such a delightful production. These are experiences they will remember their whole lives."
Grandfather - "I really enjoyed the show, especially the 'Spices and Perfumes' Dance. The girls did a beautiful job. It was amazing that they learned so much in just two weeks."
College Drama Professor and Parent - We have been to so many children's theater shows and usually we don't expect much. The acting is never very good and the songs are usually pretty dumb. But the music in this show was great! The songs were so catchy, we had no trouble trying to sing along when cued. We enjoyed how professional the production was. Our kids were thrilled to be a part of it. Looking forward to next summer."
Grandmother - "This show had such a wonderful message about Kindness. I am so happy that the children were learning moral and character building lessons through such a delightful production. These are experiences they will remember their whole lives."
Comments from "The Adventures of Dick Whittington" Provost Elementary March 2016
Former Elementary Music Teacher visiting from CA -- "This production was amazing! I have never seen a show at the Elementary School level done so well! I just retired from teaching recently and have done my share of concerts and musicals, but we were never able to pull off a show so well. The kids were so well prepared and their timing was fabulous! It was great! Just great!"
Classroom Teacher -- "We loved the show! The kids were super! It was great!"
Sound Engineer -- "I remember doing musicals 'way back when I was in Elementary school, but they were never anything like this! The show was so fun! I really liked it!"
Audience Member -- "I like to sit in the back and watch the reactions in the audience. From what I could see, everyone was leaning forward in their seats ready to burst out singing the songs when given the signal. They seemed to really enjoy the show, especially when they got to sing-a-long!"
Older Woman in Audience -- "I used to read that story to my children all the time. I just loved seeing it come to life for the students. It was colorful and delightful and I loved the songs!"
Classroom Teacher -- "We loved the show! The kids were super! It was great!"
Sound Engineer -- "I remember doing musicals 'way back when I was in Elementary school, but they were never anything like this! The show was so fun! I really liked it!"
Audience Member -- "I like to sit in the back and watch the reactions in the audience. From what I could see, everyone was leaning forward in their seats ready to burst out singing the songs when given the signal. They seemed to really enjoy the show, especially when they got to sing-a-long!"
Older Woman in Audience -- "I used to read that story to my children all the time. I just loved seeing it come to life for the students. It was colorful and delightful and I loved the songs!"
Comments from "Momotaro" Summer Theater Camp 2015
"Thank you for such a fabulous experience for my kids. TWICE! They both have loved participating in your summer theater camps ("The Tale of Chicken Licken" and "Momotaro - A Tale of Bravery"). I have appreciated the confidence-building and just great summer fun."
"As long as you keep doing Summer Theater Camps, my kids will be there! They have just loved the experience. It has done so much for them. But, I have to say that "Momotaro" is my favorite. My son's favorite was "Stone Soup." And my daughter's was "Chicken Licken." But mine is "Momotaro." I just loved it. It was so beautiful and had such a wonderful message."
"My husband's parents have gone to many a grandchild's performances, but they told me that "Momotaro" was so much better than anything they had ever seen their grandkids in -- BY FAR! It was a 1/2 hour performance that just flew by! Thanks again for such a wonderful experience for our children."
"As long as you keep doing Summer Theater Camps, my kids will be there! They have just loved the experience. It has done so much for them. But, I have to say that "Momotaro" is my favorite. My son's favorite was "Stone Soup." And my daughter's was "Chicken Licken." But mine is "Momotaro." I just loved it. It was so beautiful and had such a wonderful message."
"My husband's parents have gone to many a grandchild's performances, but they told me that "Momotaro" was so much better than anything they had ever seen their grandkids in -- BY FAR! It was a 1/2 hour performance that just flew by! Thanks again for such a wonderful experience for our children."
Comments from the Premiere Performance of "Parizade's Quest" Provost 2015
"THANK YOU for a wonderful experience for all those children involved. My daughter absolutely loved working with you on this. When Monday night was done she was sad. She said: "This is the last time we get to perform this; I will miss it so much." Thank you for sharing your outstanding talent with the children and with all of us."
"THANK YOU! For all your hard work and dedication. I have to tell you that I was really impressed. The show was amazing. All the kids did so good. Such wonderful voices. When I saw my daughter acting I could hardly contain my tears. My heart was beating so fast. I realized at that moment she is growing up and she is not my baby anymore. Thank you for giving her this opportunity to express herself and develop her talents. She loved it and she continues to sing the songs at home. I find myself doing the same thing once in a while. "
"I'm so happy that my daughter gets to be surrounded by people like you and learn from you. They say that it takes a village to raise a child and I truly believe that. "
"I attended this remarkable performance! The depth of Betsy's talents as a most brilliant composer/director is off the charts FANTASTIC!!!! I was in awe of the talent she brought out of these children! They will never forget this!"
"You do such a good job! I'm so glad my daughter got to be part of two fantastic theater experiences. Thanks for all the work you put into it."
"Betsy, You are amazing! I always love having my kids work with you. Your musicals are so perfect for them."
"You have sparked a real love of musical theater in my daughter. Thank you so much. She will most definitely be doing more singing and acting in her middle and high school years! My son also enjoyed his little debut as a rooster this year in "The Tale of Chicken Licken" and we hope that our kids will get to work with you more in the future. I had a lot of fun with the small amount of backstage help that I was able to squeeze in, as well. Many thanks!!"
"THANK YOU! For all your hard work and dedication. I have to tell you that I was really impressed. The show was amazing. All the kids did so good. Such wonderful voices. When I saw my daughter acting I could hardly contain my tears. My heart was beating so fast. I realized at that moment she is growing up and she is not my baby anymore. Thank you for giving her this opportunity to express herself and develop her talents. She loved it and she continues to sing the songs at home. I find myself doing the same thing once in a while. "
"I'm so happy that my daughter gets to be surrounded by people like you and learn from you. They say that it takes a village to raise a child and I truly believe that. "
"I attended this remarkable performance! The depth of Betsy's talents as a most brilliant composer/director is off the charts FANTASTIC!!!! I was in awe of the talent she brought out of these children! They will never forget this!"
"You do such a good job! I'm so glad my daughter got to be part of two fantastic theater experiences. Thanks for all the work you put into it."
"Betsy, You are amazing! I always love having my kids work with you. Your musicals are so perfect for them."
"You have sparked a real love of musical theater in my daughter. Thank you so much. She will most definitely be doing more singing and acting in her middle and high school years! My son also enjoyed his little debut as a rooster this year in "The Tale of Chicken Licken" and we hope that our kids will get to work with you more in the future. I had a lot of fun with the small amount of backstage help that I was able to squeeze in, as well. Many thanks!!"
Comments from the Backyard Summer Theater Camp – The Tale of Chicken Licken 2014
"Thank you so much for this AWESOME experience! And we're still listening to the CD and loving it! (including baby sister who knows most of the lyrics now. : ) So happy to have a copy of the video! Thanks for having it filmed. Can't wait to watch it with my daughter. What a treat this all was. Thank you again and again for sharing your gift of music and your time and love with all of us. The costumes and set were INCREDIBLE!! I still can't believe your vision and talent---writing the script, the music, the lyrics, making all the costumes (LOVED the yellow rubber gloves for chicken feet!), cast our kids, styled them, and helped them from scratch to full performance of show in just two weeks! I enjoyed reading more about you on your webpage. Hope we can do this again in the future!
Thanks again."
"My boys keep asking if they can come to camp! They had the best time ever. We wish there was another show! Thank you for your amazing talent and kindness to my kids. This was an unforgettable experience for them."
"My boy had so much fun, thank you!"
"Thanks for this wonderful experience. My son had a great time."
"My boys were thrilled to see their names in the credits for the video! They can't stop watching it! They were so happy to be involved in the camp that they came home happy everyday!"
"It was a wonderful experience. I'm so glad my daughter could be involved. Thanks for accommodating her crazy schedule. You did a fabulous job! I can't get over those adorable costumes!!"
Thanks again."
"My boys keep asking if they can come to camp! They had the best time ever. We wish there was another show! Thank you for your amazing talent and kindness to my kids. This was an unforgettable experience for them."
"My boy had so much fun, thank you!"
"Thanks for this wonderful experience. My son had a great time."
"My boys were thrilled to see their names in the credits for the video! They can't stop watching it! They were so happy to be involved in the camp that they came home happy everyday!"
"It was a wonderful experience. I'm so glad my daughter could be involved. Thanks for accommodating her crazy schedule. You did a fabulous job! I can't get over those adorable costumes!!"
Comments about A Successor to the Throne by the Provost Elementary School, 2013
"We came to see our grandchildren's show a week or so ago. For a long time I've wanted to write to tell you what an outstanding amazing feat that was! For a long time my husband & I have known the educational value of Theater-- participation of theatre (The Villa Theatre, The Little Brown Theatre) and it was so heartening to see a production in the elementary level so well done!
In the first place, Mrs. Bailey's script and music were fantastic! Worthy of publication on a national level. The story was so good. Then the costumes, the set & the direction were all superb. My husband & I see a lot of live theatre, & yours was exceptional. Thank you for valuing this art form for children. They learn so much."
"I have been coming to these school musicals for years, but I've never seen anything like this. The play was amazing! So well done! We loved the music and we could understand every word! The kids were great!"
In the first place, Mrs. Bailey's script and music were fantastic! Worthy of publication on a national level. The story was so good. Then the costumes, the set & the direction were all superb. My husband & I see a lot of live theatre, & yours was exceptional. Thank you for valuing this art form for children. They learn so much."
"I have been coming to these school musicals for years, but I've never seen anything like this. The play was amazing! So well done! We loved the music and we could understand every word! The kids were great!"
"I have never, ever seen such a polished show at an elementary school! It was fantastic!"
"I loved that each child had their moment to shine...there wasn't one obvious star. They were really singing, instead of karaoke to a prerecorded audio. And it taught a great moral."
"What a great show! The costumes and the dancing were so colorful and fun! What a delight!"
"We enjoyed this show because so many different children got featured parts. It was so professional!"
"We enjoyed watching A Successor to the Throne so much. What a wonderful story and the music was delightful! The children did a wonderful job."
From the school librarian: "We have 2 copies of The Empty Pot by Demi in our library. The children have been taking turns checking them out. How wonderful to use a story that has such a marvelous message about honesty and integrity. The children can't wait to see the show and find out how the story comes to life."
From the school secretary: "The music is absolutely delightful. Sometimes I take extra trips down the hall just to listen. Can't wait to see the show!"
Comments from Never Cry Wolf by the Winters Run and Susquehanna Wards in Bel Air, Maryland 2007
"I just wanted to let you know HOW MUCH the boys and I enjoyed our experience with your wonderful camp. We loved every bit of the experience as we have always been fond of theatre, dance and music. The boys are still asking to listen to the music in the car."
"We THANK YOU so much from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to share in this experience and partake of your talent and hard work. We don't know how you get your energy and wonderful ideas. We hope you continue to put on productions whether we can enjoy viewing them or participate in them, we will look forward to either."
"I had a great time this year and enjoyed the end results! Cute show! Loved the music and acting and dancing!"
"It was a great experience, and the music was absolutely wonderful. Thank you."
"We THANK YOU so much from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to share in this experience and partake of your talent and hard work. We don't know how you get your energy and wonderful ideas. We hope you continue to put on productions whether we can enjoy viewing them or participate in them, we will look forward to either."
"I had a great time this year and enjoyed the end results! Cute show! Loved the music and acting and dancing!"
"It was a great experience, and the music was absolutely wonderful. Thank you."
"My daughter loved the play, she came home happy every day!!! Her Group Leader did a great job with the little lambs. My daughter asks me all the time if she can go back to camp and be a lamb. Thank you for putting together such a great show for her to have such a great experience."
"I think the play Never Cry Wolf! was wonderful. My children had a fabulous time. Thank you again!!"
"My girls were all thrilled to be in the play, and my neighbor who came to watch is still talking about it."
"I really enjoyed getting to be a group leader and watching how the whole thing evolves. To go from Day 1 to Day 10 is just magical and I love it! It's really neat to be totally immersed, wake up with songs in your head, dream about it while you're sleeping, work on parts in the afternoon, and sing, sing, sing and dance, dance, dance."