Bring Mé to YOU!
If you’ve landed on this page, you’re thinking about bringing
a STEMmersive SHOW
or another Mélissa Smith project to your venue or school!
First of all, thanks for your interest!!
For information about full dome STEMmersive shows FOLLOW THIS LINK
If you’re interested in another Mélissa Smith program,
like BLAST OFF! Astronaut Training
or an interactive reading of “Insects & Me, A-Z”, click here or scroll down further!
And if you’re ready to book right now, no questions asked – contact me now!
Even more from Mé
Maybe you can’t quite find a way to make BLAST OFF! fit your venue.
That’s okay! There are plenty of other performances and programs to choose from!
BLAST OFF! Astronaut Training
In-person or live virtual sessions!
Astronaut Training is an interactive storytelling program created and performed by Mélissa Smith! Trainees will be up on their feet as they go through a mock astronaut training session -- complete with physical exercises, a drawing challenge, history lessons highlighting achievements by women in space, and an interactive reading of Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed. The young recruits will learn the astronaut creed, "If I can dream it, if I can believe in it, and if I can work hard for it, anything is possible!" There is a special viewing of the acclaimed film "Veggies In Space" and the session culminates in an intergalactic dance party! This program can be added to a booking of BLAST OFF! (to space) The Show, or can be a stand alone program.
Age range: 3-12
Tech needs: A/V + Microphone
(Low-Tech version also available)
The Magician’s Assistant
One-woman theatrical comedy show!
It's showtime! But The Great Magician is no where to be found! Enter, “The Magician’s Assistant,” who blunders onstage and has to entertain the crowd, without knowing how to perform any magic tricks. This adult friendly physical comedy for kids 3-10 is about the transformative power of believing in yourself and asking for help. Creator, performer, and clown Mélissa Smith switches characters with expert comedic flare, finding a delicate balance between chaos and control, vulnerability and confidence. “The Magician's Assistant” encourages empathy, laughter, and eating your veggies!
More info: https://www.themagiciansassistant.com/
Age range: 3-10 & Adults!
Tech needs: A/V preferred - low-fi possible
Indoor / Outdoor
“Insects & Me A-Z”
Live interactive story reading!
“Insects & Me A-Z” is a children’s book written by Mélissa Smith! It is full of interesting bug facts, affirming (and sometimes silly) "I" statements, colorful illustrations and a refreshingly diverse cast of characters. Practice your letters while gaining a new appreciation for insects and yourself! This interactive reading will have kids moving, laughing and shouting affirmations!
Craft activity is also available to accompany the reading.
More info: Program Details Document
Age range: 1-10
Tech needs: microphone for larger crowds
Indoor or Outdoor
Bee Parks and the Hornets
A band for young audiences!
Mélissa often plays music with Bee Parks and the Hornets, a pop-rock band for all ages and imaginations! Bee Parks and the Hornets perform high-energy concert parties that combine rockin’ music, puppetry and audience participation to inspire young people to get up and move — both with their feet and in their communities. With all-original songs that promote kindness, equality, self-confidence, social justice, environmental awareness and dancing your heart out, Bee Parks and the Hornets take audience members of all ages on a musical adventure as everyone learns to become an honorary bee!
More info: https://www.beeparksandthehornets.com/
Age range: 2-10 and their families
Tech needs: access to electricity
Audience capacity: any size
Indoor or Outdoor
AlphaBugs
A new musical mashup with Ants on a Log!
Combining original social justice kids music with interactive content from "Insects and Me A to Z," a brilliant book with bug facts, strength-based affirmations, and a refreshingly diverse cast of characters. Ants on a Log and author Mélissa Smith collaborate for a high-energy, interactive show full of singing, movement, joy, and justice!
Learn more about Ants on a Log at www.antsonalogmusic.com
Age range: 3-10
Tech needs: Access to electricity
Indoor or Outdoor
Mondays with Mé!
An on demand online kids show.
Welcome to Mondays with Mé, an online kids show created and hosted by me -your Teaching Artist Ms. Mé, in collaboration with producer and director Armistead Booker. Mondays is distributed by Arts for All, an arts education nonprofit supporting under-resourced schools in New York City.
Each episode is filled with groovy music and inspiring books from award-winning kids indie artists and authors, silly dance breaks, and mindfulness moments. Think Reading Rainbow meets Dance Dance Revolution!
More info: www.MondayswithMe.com
Miss Mé is available for virtual or in person visits!
An Exploration: Dreams
A program for adults!
In its fullest form the Dream Exploration is an interactive trans-media experience inspired by collected dream imagery.
An Art Film Instillation with purring cat docents.
A pop-up dance performance that pays homage to Oprah.
A Symphony of Dreamtellers.
A chance to Confess your Darkest Dreams & Consult a Dream Expert.
A place to allow your imagination and senses to be tickled.
Explore the Dreams of Yourself and Others.
More info: https://melismithme.wixsite.com/dream-exploration
Age range: 16 and up