Tim HartmanMar 22, 20201 minA new story for March 22, 2020: "The Storm"This is a retelling of the story of Jesus calming the storm.....with a twist.
Tim HartmanMar 22, 20201 minThe new story for March 22, 2020: The StormHere's a different angle on the story of Jesus calming the storm.
Tim HartmanMar 22, 20201 minToday's New Story! The last Anansi Story.Welcome to this story. It's amazingly silly, and is about a witch with self-esteem issues, and the spider who has too much self-esteem....
Tim HartmanJan 6, 20202 minWhat, exactly, does an assembly program do for your children?Why should you waste a valuable hour of your school day with an assembly performer? I understand the sentiment. There is less money and...
Tim HartmanAug 2, 20192 minA great Assembly Program is within your reach!The hardest part of my job is letting people know I exist. I tend to think, if you do good work, people will notice, and you'll end up...
Tim HartmanMar 11, 20192 minHave stories, will travel!...and the wonderful coincidences of performing in schools.Last week was a busy one for me. I had to travel to Eastern Maryland for several performances. I was right next to the Delaware border in...
Tim HartmanFeb 21, 20194 minA challenge and a great discount!I want to make a living. I will readily admit that performing for children is something I do, because I know people will pay me to do it....
Tim HartmanFeb 18, 20192 minKids are KidsLately, I’ve been having some interesting conversations with elementary school principals. Several weeks ago I performed at a...
Tim HartmanFeb 4, 20192 minDiscounted assembly programs for April!!Testing season is coming up fast! State testing can be stressful and discouraging, but either an assembly that cheers your students on,...
Tim HartmanJan 15, 20192 minSometimes people write me lettersI really don't like talking about myself. Unfortunately, it's a part of the job. I have to let you know what I'm doing. (If I don't,...
Tim HartmanOct 8, 20183 minA challenge to silenceI want to make a living. I will readily admit that performing for children is something I do, because I know people will pay me to do it....
Tim HartmanAug 27, 20181 minWhat topics do you address in your assemblies? "Goaltending"“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is a question that all children are asked. Kids can answer the ‘What’ part of that...
Tim HartmanFeb 19, 20182 minWhat topics do you address in your Assemblies? "Construct-a-tale"What topics do I address in my Assembly programs? Writing. This subject is very important in standardized testing, and inspiring children...
Tim HartmanFeb 12, 20182 minWhat topics do you address in your Assemblies? "Folktrails"This is the question I get more often than any other when discussing my assembly programs: What topics do you address when you perform...
Tim HartmanJan 9, 20181 minA few images from 2017 and a Sale!!!!!Here are a few images from 2017. I want to thank all the schools, civic organizations, businesses, festivals and churches that invited me...
Tim HartmanDec 9, 20171 minChristmas Carol...26 years laterLast night we opened my 25th season of Christmas Carol at the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh. (The show has run for 26 years, but I missed...
Tim HartmanNov 13, 20171 minChristmas is coming!I hate to remind you all, but, yes, Christmas will be here faster than you can even comprehend. If there are any of you who have a person...
Tim HartmanOct 28, 20171 minTelling stories in a commercialTelling a story can look like almost anything. Sometimes it works because you create a character that you can completely inhabit. When I...
Tim HartmanSep 26, 20171 minAnnie...or why would anyone willingly shave their noggin?I know. Why can't I just stick to one job? The reason is pretty simple really. Theater is just another way to tell a story. The musical...
Tim HartmanAug 25, 20172 minDon't Break the Cycle!Sometimes I lose sight of how many years I've been performing for children. The years move a little quickly sometimes. The business of...