On-The-Go! Tour
What is an On-The-Go! tour? A fully realized professional theatre production for young audiences where we bring the shows to you!
On-The-Go! Perks:
- Can be performed in almost any space.
- Eliminates bus costs, travel time, and logistical concerns.
- Maximizes the effectiveness of arts in education dollars.
- Includes a post-show talk back with actors.
“Pure Poe: Three Tales of the Macabre”
By Edgar Allan Poe
Adapted by Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill
Directed by Margaret E. Hall
Oct. 14-Nov. 1, 2025
Get ready for an electrifying return of one of Capital Repertory Theatre’s most adored touring shows – “Pure Poe” is back, and it’s more thrilling than ever! Step into a world of passion, madness, and chilling mystery as Edgar Allan Poe’s unforgettable characters burst to life. Witness lost loves, gruesome murders, and a desperate prince fighting his deadly fate as the legendary master storyteller himself, Edgar Allan Poe, rises from the grave to weave his dark tales. Prepare to be captivated as Poe recites his iconic poem “The Raven,” alongside the spine-tingling “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and the haunting “Masque of the Red Death.” This is a show you don’t want to miss!
“They Built America: Workers of the Erie Canal”
By Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill
Directed by Margaret E. Hall
March 3- April 1, 2026
Join Kelly McPhearson, a fearless Irish lass, on an incredible journey to find her brother (her only family in America), who’s working on the canal. Sourced from more than 35 historical records, this original work celebrates the real men, women, children, politicians, farmers, merchants, and laborers who built the Erie Canal – the miraculous waterway that transformed America from a burgeoning country into a great nation! Told with live music and text, history comes to life with figures such as physician Dr. Finch, Italian mason Antonio, Swedish packet boat Captain Gus, Governor DeWitt Clinton, congressmen, and many more!
Your stage, your schedule
On-The-Go! Booking Information:
- ON-THE-GO! COST: Each production varies. Financial aid is available, you can also contact local BOCES for funding opportunities.
- PAYMENT: A school purchase order or BOCES paperwork is required within one month of making any reservation. Final payment is due for all events one month before the performance date.
- RUNNING TIME: 45 minutes, which includes a post-show talkback.
Please check with BOCES for funding opportunities.
Some orders may be subject to a 10% deposit at the time of the request.
In the event of school cancellation, you are required to send a notification to the Collaborative School of the Arts as early as possible (prior to 6 a.m.) for us to notify the actors who may be traveling. We will make every effort to reschedule your performance within the tour schedule. Also, theREP reserves the right to cancel a performance in the event of severe weather and dangerous travel conditions. The decision to cancel will be made as early as possible and will be communicated to the schools by the Collaborative School of the Arts.
For more information, reservations, workshops, backstage tours and other special requests, please email us at onthego@capitalrep.org.
Our On-The-Go! School Tour is sponsored by:
