Scripts and Music

Innovative Educational Programs that Enlighten and Entertain

Over 125 songs and over 20 original productions

Anti-Bullying

"The Search for Gold" teaches that respect for others is the greatest treasure.

The Search for Gold

A musical, anti-bullying program that was commissioned by the Holocaust Commission. They were looking for script writing from someone with educational theater experience. They turned to David because his innovative educational programs have become a go-to resource for educators across Hampton Roads. Other faith-based shows include Noah's Floating Zoo and Jonah.

History

A diverse cast from "Footsteps in History."

From the Sea to the Sky

Commissioned by Jamestown 2007 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first permanent English settlement in North America. The show combined stories of Native American people, the arrival of the first African Americans, and the continuing struggle to find freedom for all. Other history shows include Footsteps in History — a whirlwind overview of important characters in US history — and Make a Big Splash!, the story of the first flight around the globe.

Bravery

Tuskegee Airman Ezra Hill narrated our program "From the Sea to the Sky."

Follow Me

Tells of the exploits of the Tuskegee Airmen. Commissioned by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, it is presented annually in Washington DC and in schools across the East Coast. Other biographical shows include See Us Fly — The Wright Brothers — and Take a Giant Leap, about space travel.

Science

Chessie the Manatee stars in one of David Messick's most popular programs.

The Amazing Adventures of Chessie the Manatee

The Virginia Aquarium commissioned this program to tell of the real-life adventures of a Florida manatee who visited Virginia. It is filled with life-sized puppet recreations of real sea life. Other science programs include Amazon Adventures, The Wetland Revue, The Really Big Dinosaur Show, and Creatures Great and Small.

Fun

Mickey Rooney stars in "A Pirate Party" and many other shows by David Messick.

Pirate Party

The Blackbeard Pirate Festival commissioned David to create a children's program for the festival's launch. The program featured a legendary vocal cast — Oscar winner Mickey Rooney and Tony Award winner Carol Channing. Other fun programs include new musical adaptations of Toyland!, The Mother Goose Revue, The Night Before Christmas, Hansel and Gretel, and The Land of Oz (written with Larry Barker).

What's next?

With over 125 songs and over 20 original productions, we may have a script ready for you right now. If David hasn't already written one, he can create a program for your group and event. Many of these shows are currently on tour with Rainbow Puppet Productions.

A huge crowd arrived to see the Rainbow Puppets at the National Air and Space Museum.Commission a program

Music downloads and CDs from David

Join Mother Goose and friends doing "The Mother Goose Twist." Then hear the Three Little Pigs... opera style! Featuring movie legend Mickey Rooney as Old King Cole and Jan Rooney as Mother Goose. Our songs, downloads, CDs and DVDs are available practically anywhere — Amazon, iTunes, and so many more places.

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