School Assembly Performers
Doug Scheer Blogs for School Performers
How Do I Find the Best Assembly Performer for My Elementary School in Michigan?
If you're a principal, PTA leader, or school event coordinator in Michigan, you've probably found yourself staring at a list of assembly performers, wondering how to choose. Magic shows, science programs, character education assemblies, reading programs — the options...
How to Transition from a Children’s Party Performer to a School Assembly Performer
A Guide to Positioning Yourself for Elementary School Success Many talented entertainers begin their careers performing at birthday parties—entertaining a handful of kids with balloons, magic tricks, or puppet shows. But if you’re ready to scale your impact and shift...
How to Identify a Professional Educational School Assembly Performer vs. a Birthday Party Act
A Guide for PTA Coordinators and Principals As a PTA coordinator or school principal, your goal when booking an assembly is to bring in a presenter who inspires, educates, and manages hundreds of students effectively—all while enhancing your school’s curriculum. But...
10 Powerful Reasons to Bring Educational Assembly Performers to Your Elementary School
At AssemblyShows.com, we believe school assemblies should be more than just a break from class—they should be fun, educational, socially enriching, and unforgettable. Our interactive, theatrical performances have been a hit in schools for over 30 years. But beyond the...
School Show Performers: The One Little Thing You Need
The one little thing that helps an assembly presenter tremendously: School Show Performers is a Facebook group of elementary and middle school assembly show presenters from around the world. There are over 1200 members, many of whom are full-time assembly show...
Innovative Strategies to Enhance Elementary School Assembly Shows
This school show blog is the continuation of a series aimed at school performers to assist in creating the best possible performances. I truly believe that by helping others raise the bar on their programs, everyone benefits. Elementary school assembly shows, a...
The Ongoing Battle Between Technology and Live Entertainment: Lessons from the Past
How magic was used to fight back against the encroachment of technology In the early 1920s, an innovative magician named P.T. Selbit devised an illusion that would forever change the landscape of live magical entertainment: sawing a woman in half. With this...
Balancing Education and Entertainment: The Art of Summer Library and Camp Shows
Doug Scheer Performing The Magic Bookshelf show at a Michigan Library. In the performing arts, the summer season presents a special challenge for entertainers who present educational content in their assembly shows. With outdoor venues and a more relaxed atmosphere,...
Should A School Assembly Presenter Call Themself A “Magician”?
A Magician may not be successful as a school assembly presenter When it comes to school assembly shows, the term "magician" may not be the best choice for performers. I learned that lesson early in my career as a school assembly presenter. At that time, I had three...
Manage Uncooperative Children: Techniques for Assembly Show Performers
This is part 3 of a blog series on supporting school show performers. Each article in this series offers ideas drawn from Doug Scheer's more than 35 years of experience as an elementary assembly performer. Doug Scheer carefully selects volunteers, looking for children...