The bGreat Show is presented by comic-magician Brian Richards, one of the most humorous assembly performers in the country. Using the perfect blend of entertainment and educational content, Brian’s assemblies are loved by students and staff alike. Though they will laugh and be fooled by his tricks, your school will also get excited about character!
In this interactive, 45-minute elementary school assembly and camp show, Brian Richards will use magic, comedy, storytelling, audience participation, and more to help your students learn about Anti-Bullying, Trustworthiness, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Citizenship. The message to students is: “Do you want to be great? It begins with you taking the first step!”
Audience: K-6 Capacity: 300 or more Presentation Time: 45 minutes Prefer split younger/older but not required
Platform: Zoom preferred, others available if school sets-up and hosts Presenter will: set-up and email Zoom link as late as the week prior to your show date. Please anticipate meeting presenter in the Zoom meeting 15-minutes prior to your start time so they may enable you/school representative as a co-host, and accommodate any last minute details/instructions.
The bGreat Show In-Person Set-up
Audience: PreK-6 Capacity: 400 in-person Presentation Time: 45 minutes Prefer split younger/older but not required
Set-Up Time: 45 minutes. Please ensure performance space is clear and empty of classes during set-up time. Take-Down Time: 30 minutes
Presentation Area: Brightly lit performance space; minimum area of 8 ft. x 14 ft. Performance space can be stage or floor-level; floor level is preferred. If performance space is floor level, please seat students on the floor and not in chairs. If the performance area is a stage, please make sure there are stairs for easy volunteer access to the performance area.
Assembly Requirements: Depending on your location, you may be asked to provide a PA system with RCA-jack input.
Blends magic and comedy to educate about how greatness begins with your character.
In this 45-minute assembly program, Brian Richards will use magic, comedy, storytelling, audience participation, and more to help your students learn about Trustworthiness, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Citizenship. You want to be great? It begins with you taking the first step!
They may laugh and be fooled by his tricks, but your school WILL get excited about character!
Presented by one of the most hilarious assembly educators in the country, students and staff alike are sure to be entertained. This program uses the perfect blend of entertainment and education to teach and inspire positive behavior.
The students and staff all loved the virtual assembly! Thank you so much for coming and engaging our students! Jenna Pal-Freeman – Vice Principal
Heritage ES
Lodi, CA
Thank you for a great assembly! I heard that the teachers were raving about it and it was the perfect compliment to our kindness week! We will keep you in mind when planning next years assemblies. Kimberly Yakuboff – PTA
Fort Salonga Elementary
Fort Salonga, NY
I heard the Virtual bGreat program was a hit! Our principal and students loved it! Jamie Levine – Cultural Arts
Berry Hill ES
Syosset, NY
Brian, that was awesome! Thank you so much for coming to our school, virtually. Very entertaining and fun! Phoebe Lambert – School Counselor
Coombs School
Mashpee, MA
Thank you for a great virtual assembly! The kids, teachers, and principal said that it was fantastic! Virginia Gryta – Assemblies Coordinator
Washington Avenue ES
Chatham, NJ
In these challenging times, we need a simple, clear message about building good character. Our second and third graders enjoyed the magic, the encouraging words and the message on how to be Great!! Thank you to Brian Richards and his friends for “seeing us” virtually! Linda McElroy – Lead Teacher
Searingtown School
Albertson, NY
This show was great. The students and adults enjoyed it thoroughly. The act and message was portrayed professionally and “was to the point”. Everyone was able to relate and understand the message of Respect. Thank you for providing virtual platforms so our child can enjoy the “fun” of school even while being home! Thank you! Nicole Milano – PTSO
JFK ES
South Plainfield, NJ
Thank you very much for your time today. I thought the children seemed really engaged, and early feedback from the teachers is that the virtual shows were quite well received! I’m hopeful we will be able to do another show with Academic Entertainment later this year! Deryn Darcy – Mother’s Club
St. Joseph School
Bronxville, NY
The message and magic of The Virtual bGreat Show were very good and entertaining. Paula Sturm – School Social Worker
Cedar Mountain Schools
Franklin, MN
Brian was excellent and the show exceeded my expectations. The students (and parents) laughed and learned. The perfect assembly for our opening day…Thanks! Mark Levine – Rabbi Educator
Temple Emanuel
Kensington, MD
Mr. Richards was very well received by our students. He kept the audience engaged with his magic and high energy. The students laughed and wanted to be selected to assist with the show. I love the way he defined terms in everyday language to ensure that our students understood the true meaning of the words, respectful, responsible, caring, and being a good citizen. Emma Pinkett – Principal
Choptank ES
Cambridge, MD
The kids really enjoyed it! Samantha Riley – PTA
Oquenock ES
West Islip, NY
This performance was great. It tied the magic into the good character traits we are promoting in our school. The students enjoyed the humor and the way the information was presented through story telling. Thank you! Jennifer Leap – Counselor
Holland Township School
Milford, NJ
Educational and entertaining! Phyllis Sandrock – Social Worker
Westlake School
Westfield, NJ
We always enjoy our virtual assembly sessions with Brian Richards! Leana Cantrell – Events Planning Tech.
Kings County Office of Education
Lemoore, CA
The show was great! Very engaging and the message was right on point. Karen Montero – Principal
Cottage Hill ES
Grass Valley, CA
He was awesome, funny, and engaging. The kids loved him and we will definitely book him again. Andrea Cortes – ASSETS Leader
Charles Wright ES
Atwater, CA
Brian did a great job in his presentation. Students and staff were very happy with the show. I as a supervisor was very happy to have Brian come out to my sites to do shows. Edit Salazar – ELP Supervisor
Romero ES
Gustine, CA
It was a great program where the students learned important life values doing magic. The student were paying attention and had a great time. Claudia – Site Coordinator
Romero ES Gustine, CA
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