New Summer Tour Starts June 2026
STORIES, SPIDERS, AND SCIENCE!
Directed by Raina Ames
Best suited for grades K - 6
The summer 2026 Little Red Wagon production is the world premiere of Stories, Spiders, and Science! by Andrew Steven Knight. This new play is the 2025 winner of the Anna Zornio Memorial Children’s Playwriting Award, a national competition sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of New Hampshire. Stories, Spiders, and Science! educates and entertains young audiences through the telling of three traditional stories from around the world: The Greek tale of Arachne the weaver, the Cherokee tale of the little water spider, and an Akan tale of the trickster Anansi. Along the way, audiences learn a little bit about the science of arachnids. Join Little Red Wagon for the premiere of this award-winning play!
Bookings available June 6 - August 14
The Little Red Wagon is funded solely by those who host us.
In Person Performance
A $550 fee is requested for one IN PERSON show. ($900 for 2 shows on the same date/same location with no set breakdown).
Troupe will arrive at least 30 minutes prior to a show in order to coordinate with event host and set up the show.
Actors will observe COVID safety precautions.
To book a date, a $100 nonrefundable deposit or a P.O. for the full amount is requested for each show. Deposits will apply to the full balance. The full payment is requested no later than 10 business days after the event ends. Make checks payable to UNH.
- The performance area, indoor or outdoor, should provide a clear, unobstructed space.
- Gazebos are not recommended as a performance space. The actors can set up in front of, or to the side of a gazebo.
- The performance space should be approximately 20’ across x 20’ deep x 8’ tall.
- The performance space should be available one hour prior to the performance time.
- This space should be cleared of all items, furniture, debris before the group arrives.
- Reserve the space for a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes for the UNH troupe (for the set-up, performance, and tear down time).
- Provide 1 standard, 120 volt electrical outlet that is located within 40’ of the performance space for the sound system. This electrical outlet should have no other heavy equipment loads on the same circuit.
- If broadcast announcements are made at your location, please request that these be done prior to the show.
- For indoor shows, make sure all entrances/halls/stairs/performance areas are easy to access for the actors who will be carrying heavy and large stage equipment. If stairs/stairwell access is unavoidable, please call us so we may prepare the troupe.
Your performance date may be reserved using the form below.
After booking, you’ll receive a host and promotional packet and an agreement via email.
