Welcome to Rags to Riches Theatre for Young Audiences

We are a traveling theatre troupe, entertaining the young and the young at heart with stories pulled from history, literature and fantasy. Our performances include music, laughter and improvisation.

Each year we put out a repertoire for the season, packing our props into a trunk and quite literally taking our show on the road. We perform in front of hundreds of people each month.

But Rags to Riches is not just for watching. Oh no, if indeed that were the case, we would be lost for words.

 

You Become Part of the Show

Our shows rely on participation – we teach our audiences songs and shouts and moves and dances. You just may end up being a tree or a fish or the net that catches one.

Rags to Riches is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1993. It is the culmination of a dream and we value the support offered by the community.


  • Rags to Riches - Lou and Melody Peters


Come See Old Aesop’s Tales at the Nasher Museum of Art

Old Aesop's Tales at Nasher Museum of ArtSunday, March 15th

Performances at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM

Nasher Museum of Art in Durham

Admission to the museum and the performances is free for
Family Days!

Join us on the journey with Alessandra and an older traveler to the Eastern Market as we experience the tales of The Lion and the Mouse, The City Mouse and the County Mouse, and the Tortoise and the Hare.

 


Upcoming Shows & Events


Video Sample of a R2R Performance

Rumplestiltskin

performed at Hillandale Elementary School in Durham


People are Talking

You performed at Morehead this past week—I didn’t see it, but Lena reported that it was great!  She was singing various songs about Stone Soup all evening.  She also noted that in all your plays, she really likes the travelling music.

I’m pretty sure you all are magic, the way you keep kids’ attention and worm your stories into their malleable little brains!

Laura, parent of audience member



Myself and my two young children saw your performance of The Frog Prince this past Wed. at the Rowan Public Library. I just wanted to pass along something that my four year old son had to say about your show….“I guess if I had to marry a frog, I would want a funny one like that one we saw today…” We had such a wonderful time at your show and hope to be able to see you again very soon. Thanks for the laughs!!!

Crystal Love




“The Owl and the Turtle”

The Owl and the TurtleGet your copy of Lou Peters’ book, “The Owl and the Turtle” here, from Lulu.com.

 

 


Rags to Riches in the News

News PosterIt is always an honor when our performances are featured in local news publications.

 

 

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Rags to Riches Theatre for Young Audiences