Welcome to a new year full of wonderful possibilities in the arts. Performances To Grow On is adding an important link to arts education with this assembly program to bring the arts to your school.

See also Adventures in the Performing Arts for field trips to the theatre. 

We believe in a balanced curriculum and the power of the arts to make the educational process more relevant and exciting. In these times of standards and testing, the arts can play a vital role in helping to enrich the curriculum. We hope your school can take advantage of these extraordinary artists and book assemblies for the coming year. Each of the programs in this booklet comes with a special guide designed to help you prepare your students for what they will see as well as providing follow-up activities. Performances To Grow On looks forward to being part of your Arts-in-education program. 

To schedule an assembly, fill out an order form and mail it to:

Performances To Grow On, P.O. Box 212, Ojai, CA, 93024, or e-mail bbemel@sbcglobal.net.

Our touring performers are award-winning artists that perform all over the United States. The cost includes their travel and hotel accommodations. These artists are block booked throughout Ventura County making these shows quite affordable compared to a single booking.You must complete this form for each program you wish to reserve. A $100 deposit must accompany each assembly reservation. Full payment is due 3 weeks prior to the show date. For more information, please call Brian Bemel, (310) 890-1439.

Touring Assemblies At Your School

September 24 - 30, 2019 - Touring Assemblies

Antonio Rocha

2 shows: $1200, one show: $800     

Rocha (pronounced Haw-sha), is an award-winning storyteller whose unique fusion of mime and spoken word has been presented not only in premier venues in the United States, but also in 15 other countries across 6 continents. With his tenor voice, realistic sound effects and mesmerizing moves, Antonio is sure to tickle your funny bone and delight your soul. Antonio performs tales from around the world with his signature moves and sound effects. This culturally diverse show not only entertains but also addresses matters of communication, self esteem, conflict resolution and respect.

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November 8 & 12, 2019 - Touring Assemblies

Norman Foote

2 shows: $1200, one show: $800     

Norman Foote is an award winning entertainer from Vancouver, Canada who has

received international acclaim for his song writing, outrageous props and off beat sense of humor. What makes Norman so great is his ability to find subject matter that challenges and engages his audience - both young and old. He puts his theatrical and comedic talents to use as he weaves stories and paints musical imagery that audiences respond to immediately. 

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May 18 - 22, 2020 - Touring Assemblies

Bill Harley

2 shows: $1200, one show: $800     

A two time Grammy winning performer, Bill is a masterful storyteller, an incredible singer and an award winning author of children’s books.  Bill connects with students of all ages and his stories are funny, poignant and life-affirming.  A live performance with Bill Harley is an unforgettable experience, there is no one that communicates and understands the world of kids like Bill.  His repertoire includes folk tales, personal stories about growing up, and stories about schools that includes teachers, bus-drivers, cafeteria workers and principals.  Masterful storytelling and comic narrative songs will have students young and old laughing out loud. With slice-of-life vignettes about big trouble and simple pleasures, Bill’s rubber-faced abandon and keen memory will delight students of all ages.

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Touring by Arrangement