The Rainbow Entertainment Company
Inter Active Children's Theater
IACT: A Brief History
The Rainbow Company has been providing an exceptional and unique experience in children's theatre and dramatic art instruction that has never been duplicated by anyone else, anywhere else, since its incorporation in nineteen hundred ninety one. Children not only attended performances at The Rainbow Company's Little Theatre in Burke, VA., they participated in them. The whole concept of children's theatre was altered overnight by taking children out of the audience, bringing them up on stage voluntarily, and allowing them the opportunity to participate in the production as an intricate and significant performer. This was only the beginning.
Shortly after the birth of
Inter-Active Children's Theatre, creators Elaine Mitchell Shaw and Christopher Edward Robin raised the curtain for young thespians throughout the region. Students performed in IACT presentations in the morning, preschool and kindergarten students, learned basic aspects of performance in the early afternoon, and from the late afternoon into early evening, school age children were able to study drama and perform as never before. The Rainbow Company's Dramatic Arts Instruction Sessions lead to healthy modes of self-expression, increased self-esteem, and encourages DAIS Students to do well in school, be considerate, care for one another, the environment, their community, and respect the people and the world around them.
Today, The Rainbow Company provides more performances and classes at locations throughout the Greater Washington area than any other Inter-Active Children's Theatre corporation. With over a decade of experience and constant development of new productions, efficient scenery and progressive instructional ideals, The Rainbow Company has been able to dramatically expand its client base. Each day, upon completion of DAIS classes or IACT performances, both Ms. Elaine and Mr. Christopher are inundated with questions regarding the furthering of a child's artistic education and experience outside of school. Since most of the programs offered in the region are not what the parents have in mind, it's necessary for The Rainbow Company to offer classes sponsored by Parent Teacher Organizations within regional elementary schools. The success of these new IACT Performances and DAIS Classes has been immeasurable and, with support from communities like your's, will continue to grow exponentially over the next several decades.
FYI!
Performance selection is generally up to our Client. After twelve years of performing for thousands of audiences, IACT Coordinators know what will and will not work with a particular group. We will never perform a show that a particular audience will not enjoy. The success of your Rainbow Company IACT performance is as important to us as it is to you.
Thank You,
Select an IACT Production!
The Rainbow Entertainment Company
Inter-Active Children's Theatre Productions List
(Summer 2003!)
The Rainbow Entertainment Company has many performances available for a wide range of audiences. When selecting a performance for your group or child's birthday celebration, remember who your target audience is. While Snow White is a great story, it might not be appropriate for children under the age of five. The evil Queen can be a little scary, remember. Sylvester And The Magic Pebble is a wonderful story for Preschool on up, but if your audience is between six and ten, think about selectingTreasure Island or Time Machine: The Final Chapter.
Mr. Christopher
Production Coordinator