“I didn't get to see The Balloon Tree at our school, but my staff loved it so much they said to get whatever you have for next year, so we'll take both shows!”
— Principal
“This has to be hands down the easiest thing I’ve done with the Festival so far! Invoices, images and contract info all in one swoop! THANK YOU!”
— Entertainment Manager (Festival)
“My class really enjoyed the performance. We were engaged with the characters and the students felt like they were part of the play. ”
— Teacher
“Wow, you guys really are the full package, it is so easy to host you! You even set up the chairs for our teachers to sit in, just incredible!! ”
— Teacher Librarian
“The set up and take down was very smooth, with great organization and time management skills on your end. The team was super flexible with our new space and was able to adjust on the spot.”
— Event Coordinator
“The show was amazing, the kids loved it. Actually, the best way to describe how good it was is by saying not one student got up for a bathroom break- now that is saying something!”
— Elementary School Teacher
“From start to finish the children were immersed in the story, the characters, the humour and the music.”
— Teacher
“Fantastic group to work with!”
— Theatre Manager
“All aspects were well done. Communication was excellent between myself and TBD Theatre. I knew exactly what was expected and all the details. There were no surprises!”
— Principal
“The company is very compact, easy to load-in, set-up, perform and load-out. The timing for audience interaction kept the audience engaged.”
— Principal
“ I want to chat about next year - you are definitely coming back here!”
— Venue Programmer
“The authenticity of the interaction was incredible. Being a part of the production energized the students and made them feel great. I can honestly say I have never seen anything as good as this in a school!”
— Teacher
“Kids are stilling talking about the play!! Thanks again!”
— Principal
“Our students were enchanted right from the moment you came out until the end of the play!”
— Principal
“Very organized, professional and prompt.”
— Principal
“Keep maintaining the amazing quality of the performance and the performers!”
— Principal
“50 minutes of theatre time with this age is tough to pull off and you guys did it in spades.”
— Teacher
“A number of kids asked me to contact the actors and tell them how much they loved the performance.
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— Teacher Librarian
“Attended "Alexander..." last spring in Gravenhurst with our school and just saw "The Balloon Tree" in Huntsville. AWESOME acting, great audience participation and great way to introduce theater to young people!”
— Teacher
“Actors were phenomenal. They played their roles but also knew how to handle small children. E.g. I will pick someone who is sitting quietly with their hand up.
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— Principal
“Such a good performance. All teachers agree!”
— Principal
“Always awesome - very talented actors and the children enjoyed the show immensely!”
— Theatre Artistic Director
“Very organized, communicated consistently, very professional and polite. Set up and take down were quick; all performers were kind and patient with the kids! We will absolutely work with you again!”
— Principal
“We really appreciated the educational package of materials you sent in advance, that is always so helpful for our teachers- thank you!”
— Principal
“We have never had such a positive reaction from students to a theatre production. That was incredible!”