Pushcart Players – We Bring the Theatre to You!

The play is designed to bring Spanish to life and to make theatre accessible to students, parents, and grandparents for whom English is a second language.

Study guide available.

March – June 2024
LIVE Assembly –
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT

One of America’s favorite storybooks brought to life!

The Boy and Velveteen embark on exciting imaginary adventures, from caves to the sea, and together they learn the true meaning of friendship in this musical re-telling.

Study guide available.

Sept 2023 – June 2024
LIVE or Virtual Assembly –
STONE SOUP & OTHER STORIES

A charming, well-seasoned blend of folktales from around the world!

This dynamic production supports literacy with an emphasis on the joy of reading and providing a starting point for ongoing enjoyment of folk tales in the classroom.

Study guide available.

Nov – Dec 2023
LIVE or Virtual Assembly –
A SEASON OF MIRACLES

A sparkling collection of holiday stories from different cultures.

Crafted and set to music by Tony Award-Winner Larry Hochman, this presentation is designed to warm the hearts, and perhaps change the perspective, of young audiences.

Study guide available.

Hear what our audience has to say

Performance Reviews

“Pushcart is consistently worthwhile. I’m not sure what we’d do without it!”

Kirk Woodward

Retired Music Teacher & Contributor, NJ

“There are very few things more important than Arts Education; for the soul of the person, the country, and our society.”

Anita Morganstern

Dance Teacher & Contributor, Bronx, NY

“Thank you Pushcart Players for teaching our children all about the core values of our great nation. Stay strong, players!”

Liz Careno

Healthcare Professional & Parent, NJ

“I love the work you do for children! I am a forever fan!”

Naomi Miller

Educator & Performer, NJ

“Gerald and Pushcart Players were a pleasure to work with. We had two different school-wide Zoom presentations of Tales from Around the World. Gerald adapted the stories for the ages of our audiences and kept students from Pre-K through 5th grade engaged and entertained! We all learned so much from his stories and worldly experiences!”

Colleen Henkin

Literacy Coach/Reading Specialist, Millstone Township Primary & Elementary Schools

“Mr. Fierst is an awesome storyteller. One of our older teens who attended the program told me that she really enjoyed it, and she is someone who’s not afraid to say when she doesn’t like something!

I really enjoyed the program, too. Thanks for all of the work that you and your colleagues have done to promote live theatre during a time when it’s almost impossible to do so. What you’re doing is important and really lifts people’s spirits!”

Helen Margiotti

Head of Children’s & Young Adult Services, Vineland Public Library, Vineland, NJ

“Once again, the Pushcart Players came through with flying colors!! We couldn’t have been any more pleased with how everything went. The troupe was awesome, too – they are all very nice folks, every one of them, and so talented! Terrific all around! Looking forward to doing this again next year!”