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A new story for March 22, 2020: "The Storm"
This is a retelling of the story of Jesus calming the storm.....with a twist.
Tim Hartman
Mar 22, 20201 min read
The new story for March 22, 2020: The Storm
Here's a different angle on the story of Jesus calming the storm.
Tim Hartman
Mar 22, 20201 min read
Today'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 Hartman
Mar 22, 20201 min read
What, 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 Hartman
Jan 6, 20202 min read
A 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 Hartman
Aug 2, 20192 min read
Have 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 Hartman
Mar 11, 20192 min read
A 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 Hartman
Feb 21, 20194 min read
Kids are Kids
Lately, I’ve been having some interesting conversations with elementary school principals. Several weeks ago I performed at a...
Tim Hartman
Feb 18, 20192 min read
Discounted 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 Hartman
Feb 4, 20192 min read
Sometimes people write me letters
I 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 Hartman
Jan 15, 20192 min read
A challenge to silence
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 Hartman
Oct 8, 20183 min read
What 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 Hartman
Aug 27, 20181 min read
What 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 Hartman
Feb 19, 20182 min read
What 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 Hartman
Feb 12, 20182 min read
A 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 Hartman
Jan 9, 20181 min read
Christmas Carol...26 years later
Last 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 Hartman
Dec 9, 20171 min read
Christmas 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 Hartman
Nov 13, 20171 min read
Telling stories in a commercial
Telling a story can look like almost anything. Sometimes it works because you create a character that you can completely inhabit. When I...
Tim Hartman
Oct 28, 20171 min read
Annie...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 Hartman
Sep 26, 20171 min read
Don'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...
Tim Hartman
Aug 25, 20172 min read
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