Have You Filled a Bucket Today? production photo

Produced by Virginia Repertory Theatre

This brand new, fun-filled musical from Virginia Repertory Theatre is based on the concepts in Carol McCloud’s award-winning children’s books, Have You Filled a Bucket Today? and Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness. The books and play use the concept of a “bucket” to show students how to express kindness, appreciation and love to be “bucket-fillers.”

This play focuses on the benefits of positive, thoughtful behavior through the concept of “filling a bucket.” Have you Filled a Bucket Today: The Musical! relays the joys of friendship and compassion for both the receiver and the giver. 

Recommended Age

Grades K-5

Running Time

50 minutes (approx.)

Curriculum Connections
  • Literature Based
  • Civics
  • Relationships and Family

Show dates

Charlotte, NC*

Ovens Auditorium

10/16/2023

9:45am & 11:45am

$10.00

Greenville, SC

McAlister Aud – Furman Univ

10/17/2023

9:45am & 11:45am

$10.00

Chattanooga, TN

Abba’s House (Hixson)

10/18/2023

10:30am

$10.00

Lenoir, NC*

Broyhill Civic Center
10/19/2023
9:45am & 11:45am

Cancelled

Raleigh, NC*

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

10/23/2023

9:45am & 11:45am

$10.00

Columbia, SC

Koger Center, USC

10/24/2023

9:45am & 11:45am

11:45 cancelled

$10.00

Winston-Salem, NC*

Reynolds HS Aud

10/25/2023

9:45am & 11:45am

$10.00

Greensboro, NC*

Carolina Theatre

10/26/2023

9:45am & 11:45am

$10.00

Norfolk, VA

TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

10/27/2023

9:45am & 11:45am

$10.00

* NC prices include required NC Dept. of Revenue Entertainment Activity Tax

Study Guide

The study guide suggests discussion points and activities for incorporating play topics into your classroom curriculum.