Sherman Oaks, CA · Serving LA County Schools Since 2010

Your Students Will Never
Forget This Assembly

45 minutes. Up to 300 students. Zero setup. $600 — covered by your Prop 28 arts allocation. We arrive. We perform. Kids talk about it for months.

✦ LAUSD Approved Vendor ✦ LA County Arts Bench Prop 28 Eligible K–12 Programs ✦ 727-255-3514
Professional Actors | Self-Contained Setup | LAUSD Standards-Aligned | Prop 28 Eligible | Anti-Bullying to Shakespeare

Most Principals Are Sitting on Arts Money
They Don't Know How to Spend

Prop 28 gives every California school dedicated arts funding. But between finding an approved vendor, verifying standards alignment, and coordinating logistics — most of it goes unspent. Every year.

Finding an LAUSD-approved arts vendor takes weeks

The bid process alone can eat up a whole quarter — if you even know where to start.

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Setting up for assemblies is a production in itself

Sound systems, staging, staff coordination — most shows arrive and need half your team to make it work.

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Kids check out before the message lands

You've seen it. The show is fine. But students aren't moved — and neither are their behaviors.

There's a better way.
Pre-qualified LAUSD vendor. No competitive bid required. Your arts coordinator approves it in one email.
We bring everything. Sound, costumes, props, performers. You open the gym doors. We handle the rest.
Students talk about it for months. Our shows hit SEL topics in a way lectures never could — through story, music, and performance.
Book Your Assembly — $600 Per Show

Covered by Prop 28. No cost to your general budget.

300 Students Per Show
45 Minutes — In & Out
$600 Per Performance
0 Setup Required From You

Shows That Move Students — and Change Their Behavior

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BullyProof The Musical
🏆 Most Requested · Anti-Bullying · Gr 2–8

BullyProof the Musical

Students learn to recognize, respond to, and stop bullying — through an original musical they won't stop talking about.

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Little Red & Stranger Danger
Personal Safety · Gr K–4

Little Red & Stranger Danger

A fresh take on a classic tale teaching kids about personal safety in a memorable, age-appropriate way.

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Rumpelstiltskin
Character Development · Gr K–5

Rumpelstiltskin

The timeless story of honesty, promises, and consequences — brought to life with full costumes and original music.

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The Elves and the Shoemaker
Holiday Classic · Gr K–5

The Elves & the Shoemaker

A heartwarming classic about kindness, generosity, and community that pairs perfectly with fall semester.

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Custom Programming

Need a Show Built Around Your School's Theme?

We create original programming tailored to your school's curriculum, grade level, or specific SEL focus.

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Everything Included. One Price. Zero Headaches.

Most schools pay thousands for an assembly that requires weeks of coordination. Here's what the $600 Play'N Around show actually delivers.

$600 per performance Prop 28 Eligible · Typically Covered in Full
  • Professional actors with full costumes & props
  • Self-contained sound system — no AV setup from your staff
  • 45-minute performance, complete with original music
  • Up to 300 students per show
  • LAUSD curriculum standards alignment documentation
  • Prop 28 vendor paperwork handled
  • Post-show teacher discussion guide (on request)
  • Booking confirmation within 24 hours

From Booking to Curtain Call in 3 Steps

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You reach out

Call, text, or email us. Tell us your school, preferred dates, and show interest. We confirm availability within 24 hours.

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We handle the paperwork

As an LAUSD-approved vendor, we provide all the documentation your arts coordinator needs to process Prop 28 funding. Usually takes one email.

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We show up. Students light up.

We arrive before the bell, set up completely, perform a 45-minute show, and clear out. You get the credit. Your students get the memory.

Spots fill fast. Most schools book 4–6 weeks in advance.

Call Us: 727-255-3514

Programs That Build on Each Other

Whether you want a single high-energy assembly or a full semester residency, we have a program that fits your school's budget, schedule, and goals.

Assembly Shows

High-energy, curriculum-aligned performances for up to 300 students. 45 min, zero setup. Our most-booked program.

$600 / performance Prop 28 Eligible

Semester Residency

Multi-week deep dives where students write, rehearse, and perform their own original show. SEL and ELA standards embedded throughout.

Contact for Details LAUSD Aligned

After-School Theatre

Ongoing weekly sessions that build confidence, public speaking, and ensemble skills. Perfect complement to core academics.

Contact for Details Ages 6–18

Teacher Workshops

Train your staff in drama-integration techniques. Build a sustainable arts culture from within your school — with or without outside vendors.

PD Credit Available Professional Development
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Students performing with Play'N Around Theatre

Your School Already Has the Money. We Help You Spend It Right.

California's Prop 28 allocates over $1 billion annually to K–12 arts education. LAUSD alone received $76.7 million in 2023-24. Up to 20% can go directly to outside arts partners — like us.

Most schools don't know how to spend it before the year ends. We make it simple: pre-approved vendor status means one email from your arts coordinator is all it takes.

LAUSD Approved Vendor Pre-qualified — no competitive bid required for qualifying purchases
LA County Arts Bench Member One of a select group of pre-vetted arts providers for the county
$76.7M to LAUSD in 2023-24 Your school's share is waiting. We help you claim it before it expires.
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Theatre That Actually Changes Behavior

Research shows students retain far more from experiential learning than from lectures. Our shows are designed specifically around that insight — not just to entertain, but to change how students treat each other.

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The Results That Keep Principals Calling Back

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"The BullyProof assembly was the single most impactful thing we did all year. Students were still talking about it weeks later, and we saw a measurable shift in how they treated each other. We booked it again for the spring."

Principal, Compton Unified Elementary School · Fall Assembly
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"I had no idea our Prop 28 funds could pay for this. Robbie walked us through the whole process — literally one email to our coordinator and it was done. Our students got a full residency program and it cost our general budget nothing."

Arts Coordinator, LAUSD Middle School · Semester Residency
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"Professional, seamless, and the kids were completely engaged from the first minute to the last. Students who never raise their hand were suddenly front and center. I've worked with a lot of arts vendors — this is a different level."

4th Grade Teacher, LAUSD Title I School · Assembly Show

Pre-Approved. Standards-Aligned. Ready to Book.

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Everything You Need to Know Before You Book

How does Prop 28 cover the cost?

Play'N Around is a pre-approved LAUSD Arts Branch vendor and LA County Arts Bench member. Your arts coordinator simply cites our vendor status and uses Prop 28 arts funds. In most cases it's a single purchase order. We've done this hundreds of times and can walk your coordinator through it in 10 minutes.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend booking 4–6 weeks in advance, especially for fall semester (August–October) and spring (January–March). Some dates fill faster. If you're thinking about it, reach out now — even if you're not sure about the date yet. We'll hold a spot while you confirm with your office.

What do you need from our school for setup?

A gym, MPR, or outdoor stage with 400–600 sq ft of clear performance space. We bring everything else: costumes, props, sound system, microphones, and performers. Typical setup takes 20–30 minutes. We arrive before students do.

Can more than 300 students see the show?

Yes — with multiple shows on the same day. Many schools book a morning show for K–3 and an afternoon show for grades 4–6 (or 4–8), each at $600. This is often the most cost-effective approach for larger schools.

What topics do your shows address?

Anti-bullying and upstander behavior (BullyProof), personal safety and stranger awareness (Little Red & Stranger Danger), character development and keeping promises (Rumpelstiltskin), and kindness and generosity (The Elves & the Shoemaker). All shows are aligned to CASEL SEL competencies and LAUSD curriculum standards.

Are you LAUSD approved?

Yes. Play'N Around Theatre Company is an approved vendor with the LAUSD Arts Education Branch and a member of the LA County Arts Bench — the county's vetted roster of arts education providers. Both approvals make Prop 28 procurement straightforward for your school.

Still have questions? We'll answer them in under 5 minutes.

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Fall Spots Are Filling Now

Schools that book in August are already locking in September and October dates. One 5-minute conversation is all it takes to get your school on the calendar. Your Prop 28 budget covers the cost. We handle everything else.

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Serving schools throughout the San Fernando Valley, Westside, East LA, and South LA.