Programs

Hollywood East: Florida’s Forgotten Film History (9 min excerpt)

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These immersive presentations blend theatrical storytelling, cultural history, and audience connection to create enrichment experiences that are informative, engaging, and deeply human.

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

MENU KEY:

First-person narrative
Third-person storytelling
Character-driven cultural storytelling (hybrid)

CULTURE / PLACE-BASED

Program Title	Format	Runtime	Audience	Tech	Synopsis
Women of the Waves: Legendary Ladies of the Sea	Storytelling	45 min	Teen+	Minimal	Pirate queens, ocean explorers, and the women who ruled the tides
Cocoa Confidential: The Secret History of Chocolate	Storytelling	45 min (60 min with tasting)	Teen+	Minimal + optional (tasting option facilitated with shipboard Food & Beverage team)	Chocolate’s journey from sacred ritual to global indulgence
Spirits of the Sea: Ghost Stories & Maritime Legends	Storytelling	45 min	Teen+	Minimal	Haunting ghost stories drawn from maritime history and coastal lore
Hollywood East: Florida’s Forgotten Film History	Storytelling	45 min	Family	Minimal	Florida’s forgotten film history: from silent movies to modern screens
Green Benches: How St. Pete Welcomed the World	Hybrid	30 or 45 min	Family	Minimal	The true story of St. Petersburg’s green benches — where the world came to sit
The Spirit of the Season: Global Holiday Traditions & Folklore	Hybrid/Seasonal	45 min	Family	Minimal	A global journey through winter holiday traditions and storytelling

NARRATIVE HISTORY

Program Title	Format	Runtime	Audience	Tech	Synopsis
She Sells Sea Shells: The Woman Who Changed Science	Narrative	45 min	Family	Minimal	Mary Anning’s discoveries reshaped our understanding of the natural world
Measuring the Stars: The Woman Who Revealed the Universe	Narrative	45 min	Family	Minimal	Cecilia Payne’s groundbreaking work revealed what stars are made of
Angel in the Air: Innovation of Wartime Nursing	Narrative	45 min	Teen+	Minimal	The first flight nurse: Lt. Elsie Ott revolutionized wartime medicine from the sky
Aspasia: The Woman Who Taught Athens to Think	Narrative	45 min	Teen+	Minimal	The woman who taught Socrates—and shaped democracy from ancient Athens
Worn for Life: Dr. Mary Edwards Walker and the Civil War	Narrative	45 min	Teen+	Minimal	The only female Medal of Honor recipient and a trailblazing Civil War surgeon
The Mother of Miami: The Woman Who Founded a City	Narrative	45 min	Family	Minimal	The only woman to found a major U.S. city—and the vision that made it possible
Pencil & Heart: Lois Lensky and the Fight for Children’s Voices	Narrative	45 min	Family	Minimal	An artist and author who championed children through storytelling and advocacy

ADULT / EVENING PROGRAMS (18+ recommended)

Program Title	Format	Runtime	Audience	Tech	Synopsis
The Dueling Stage Star of Paris	Narrative	45 min	Adult (18+)	Minimal	The scandalous true story of duels, defiance, and La Maupin, who refused to live quietly
Aqua Tofana: Magic, Myth, or Murder	Narrative	45 min	Adult (18+)	Minimal	The true story of Giulia Tofana and the mythical poison that made her a legend — justice or murder?

 CONTENT NOTES

• Cocoa Confidential  (Teen+)
  Content: Suggestive humor, discussions of courtship and desire in historical context
• The Dueling Stage Star of Paris (18+)
  Content: Adult themes, sexuality, dueling violence
• Aqua Tofana: Magic, Myth, or Murder (18+)
  Content: Discussion of poison, domestic violence, historical murder

WHAT TO EXPECT

Each 45-minute program combines rigorous historical research with engaging theatrical performance.

Narrative Programs ():
First-person portrayal with period-inspired costume elements & props and direct audience engagement

Storytelling Programs ():
Narrative delivery with vocal dynamics, minimal props, and optional visual elements

All Programs:
Optional post-show Q&A (10–15 minutes, schedule permitting)

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Unplugged Version Available:
All programs can be performed with no microphone, lighting, or projection—requiring only a quiet space and seated audience.

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TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

• Load-in: ≤ 30 minutes
• Strike: ≤ 15 minutes
• Space: 10’ x 10’ minimum
• Audio: Mic optional
• Visuals: Optional

All programs are designed for a minimalist storytelling format

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Programs are flexibly scheduled to align with sea days, port days, and audience demographics. No repeat programming is required for a 7-day sailing, with additional repertoire available for longer and seasonal voyages.

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 BOOKING

Available for 2–12 week residencies beginning November 2026. Sample reel available upon request.

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Residency packages and rates are customized based on itinerary and programming needs