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Booking & Pricing
Booking & Pricing
Full Day Program - $750 (typically 3-5 presentations)
Half-Day Program - $500 (typically 1-2 presentations)
Split-Day Program - $375
A full day can be split between two schools at no additional charge. Thus you could have 2 assemblies at your school in the morning and again at a different school in the afternoon. Each school would pay one half of the full day fee ($375 ea.). This will allow each school to have up to two assemblies. The only caveats are that both schools must book the same program, and on the same day, of course.

Schools that are more than 100 miles from Labelle must book full days, or partner with a nearby school to make up a full day. Schools that are more than 150 miles from Labelle, must book 2 full days of schools. (Click here for Mileage Map) Fortunately, this is not very difficult, and we have painless methods of helping you recruit other schools to join in the tour. There are even incentives if you are willing to be the organizer of the tour in your area. Call us and we’ll talk!

In addition, if you are somewhat flexible in your scheduling, we can help you save even more money. Ask about options when you call. For example, there is a 10% discount on programs performed in August or September.

 
Afterschool Programs - $200 (1- presentation between 3-6 PM)
These events are a single performance given after school dismisses but before 6 pm. Your choice of program may be limited by what program(s) were presented during the day. This option is also limited by where a performer will be during the day. An afterschool event can only be booked AFTER a full or half-day has been booked on that date in your area.
 
Public Library Summer Reading Programs - $200 (1- presentation whenever school is out) *
are $200, with a same location, same day second show for only $125. And if your library is within 200 miles of Labelle, you pay no mileage or additional charges. (If you are outside the 200 mile circle, call me to discuss how we can waive all mileage and expenses for you!)
 
* Additional presentations $125
 
To Book a Program for Your School…

Read through the website and decide which program you want. Keep in mind that all of our educationally significant programs promote reading and library use, and get the kids so excited about reading that they can’t wait to get to the library to check out the books we discuss.

Decide how many assemblies you will need to get all the students in to see the program. Depending on how the set up at the school is, we can break the students into groups as large as 150 kids if they are sitting on the same level as the presenter. Any more than this and the kids in the back feel that they can't see and it is a constant battle to keep them seated. No one gets as much out of the program in these situations. If a differentiated performance area can be provided (such as a stage for the performer, OR risers or tiered seating like bleachers for the kids) then our presenter can handle as many as 500 students at a time.

Now, decide on a date. Check our online calendar to see when we have open dates, or when we may already be in your area. We try to update the schedule every few days, but we can’t guarantee the accuracy of the calendar at ay given moment.

Call us at (863) 673-3491 or fill out our Contact Form with your show choice, date, and number of assemblies needed, and we’ll get things rolling. If we are not able to answer the phone, leave a message and you will hear from us within 24 hours.

After we book the assemblies (and any other schools in your area) we will mail out a packet of information that includes a confirmation letter, invoice, promotional materials, a bibliography of the books used in the program, a vocabulary list, and a sheet outlining how you can get the most from our visit. What you will NOT get are surprises, difficult riders, or lengthy contracts with silly demands.

For years, it has been my goal to be the EASIEST school assembly presenter you will ever bring to your school.

 
TRAVEL FEES
Based from Labelle, Florida

Travel fees (gas, food, and lodging expenses) are very simple and straightforward. If that is not good enough, you'll be happy to an discover that many of our clients NEVER pay travel expenses! Call our office to find out how you can opt out of paying any travel expenses at all.

Zone 1 - (0-100 mile radius) $0 (no charge)

Zone 2 - (101-200 mile radius) $75

Zone 3 - (201 – 300+ mile radius) $175

WAIVE TRAVEL FEES?
Depending upon where your library is located we are prepared to waive some or even the entire travel fee if you help us schedule one or more of our programs in a nearby school or library. For more information about travel discounts, view our Mileage Map, identify your zone and then call our office to negotiate your discount.

 
For Your Convenience

* Each school can be invoiced separately
* The libraries do not need to be in the same district, even if they are sharing a day
* We will mail and e-mail to our lists to help you find other libraries near you to help coordinate group bookings. If you want to be added to that list, even if you aren't sure about when or if you want to book something, let us know and we can keep you in the loop!

 
 
 

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