One thing I learned early, and I'm sure you agree, is the importance of having at least one surefire winner of a program in your repertoire - a perennial evergreen show that not only serves as its own strong revenue stream, but increases your ability to book your other shows.

This has been the secret to my success. While I have a variety of shows that I offer, my mainstay is a program that I have been presenting consistently since 1990 called "INTO THE RAINFOREST-an interactive journey."

I average more than 100 bookings a year with this dynamic program. More importantly, out of these 100 schools, I am invited back to present another of my programs at an average of sixty-five percent (65%) per year (data available upon request).

Over the last five years, due to tremendous word-of-mouth publicity, I have had repeated requests to license this show to other presenters around the country. After giving it a great deal of consideration, both from a business and legal perspective, I am now pleased to be able to offer this program on a license basis, to a select group of school presenters.

If you are looking for a way to give your business a real energy boost, I am certain that this will be truly a win-win scenario for both of us.

Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions:

IS THE SHOW DIFFICULT TO LEARN?
It is extremely easy to present. The show follows an entertaining and logical sequence, has a variety of compelling props, and can be delivered by any competent presenter. Each presenter that I have trained so far has been able to successfully master the presentation in a very short time.

WHAT IS THE APPROPRIATE AGE GROUP FOR THE SHOW?
It can be presented simultaneously to a wide age range: Grades PK-8. It is often presented in smaller groups based on age and audience size, although it can readily be presented to this entire age range in one sitting. It is also presentable to very young children (ages 2 ½ to 4) in daycare centers and pre-school. It can be presented to very old people in retirement centers. It also is appropriate in settings when the students are joined by their parents or members of the community such as nighttime school shows, cubscout meetings, or library shows.

HOW LONG IS THE PRESENTATION?
The entire presentation is approximately 45 minutes long. About ten minutes of that is with accompanying audio visual materials. The program can be set up in 15 minutes.

HOW MANY STUDENTS CAN BE INCLUDED?
Although I have had several successful presentations with groups of more than 750, the ideal maximum size is approximately 300.

WHAT IS THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE RIGHTS TO PRESENT THE SHOW?
The licensing fee for the right to present this program for a full two year period in your current territory is $5,000.00. Based on average industry standards, a basic breakeven point should be reached after performing the show only nine times.

WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO ME FOR THIS PRICE?
I will provide you with all of the props in order to do the show (including original paintings, organic materials from the forest, and a musical instrument; a script; a disk containing graphics for promotional materials; video materials (for large or small screen projection), All of these materials are copyrighted and protected for your use by law.

WHAT ELSE WILL I NEED?
If your audiences exceed 150, you will need a VCR and a videoprojector. I trust you have a VCR. However, if you do not have a videoprojector, I have several plans by which you can acquire a new or used one at my cost.. If your audience size is normally less than 150, the program can be done on two television sets connected by a "splitter." and a VCR. I will provide the wiring and splitter.

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM?

The program is a multi-faceted presentation of all of the key elements of the Rainforest environment. Some of the primary components of the show are:
> A Sensory narrative walk through the rainforest;
> A discussion of resources lost to rainforest destruction (appropriate to age);
> A film of Tropical wildlife in Central America and the Amazon;
> An illustration of a threatened Food Chain using animal paintings and organic
materials;
> A Demonstration of everyday products derived from the Tropics;
> A singalong "rap" song describing things students can do to help preserve Rainforests

WHAT SIZE PROTECTED TERRITORY WILL I HAVE?
At a minimum, you are entitled to mail brochures and present this program in an area within 2 hours from your home by car.

BESIDES SCHOOLS, CAN I PRESENT THE PROGRAM ANYWHERE ELSE?
This program can be presented at libraries, daycamps, daycare centers, pre-schools, state parks, nature centers, retirement centers, museums, and zoos.

CAN I REALLY BE SUCCESSFUL PRESENTING SOMEONE ELES'S SHOW?
Absolutely. I know from first hand experience. During the last 12 years, due to overbookings, expansion, and a protracted case of pneumonia, I had to hire four other presenters to deliver this show; all to great success. Two of the presenters worked in the Mid-Atlantic States and two in Southern California. At one point, I was in need of a quick substitute and trained my driver Jeff, who was a very shy college student. Following one of his first shows at a school in a wealthy New York suburb, during my standard follow up call, the school parent said they would like to book the show for the next year. When I told her I would look at my schedule she said, "Please if it all possible, can you send Jeff? The kids loved him."

HOW ELSE CAN I CREATE REVENUE THROUGH THIS PROGRAM?
At the end of your assembly program you can invite teachers and students to visit tropical rainforests all over the world. I have used one non-profit agency that offers inexpensive trips, teacher graduate credits, excellent accommodations, and safe passage throughout. I accompanied a group of teachers as a participant to Panama, and sent a school group to visit Ecuador. The non-profit agency took care of every detail. I went to Panama at no charge to myself, and earned $3000 on the school's trip to Ecuador. The director of this non-profit has agreed to work with any of my Licensees.

HERE ARE SOME QUOTES FROM "SATISFIED CUSTOMERS:"

"Our teachers enjoyed the Rainforest show so much, that I hired Mr. Segal to come back next year, to present at all eight of our elementary schools."
Barbara Mucchia, District Coordinator School #8 Linden, NJ

"The Rainforest program engaged our students to such an extent, that we have begun sending students to Ecuador for Summer study. Mr. Segal arranged the trip and the students are leaving soon for their fourth trip in which they will be taking a motor for a tribe's use in their boat. Mr. Segal has been back to do all of his programs here."
Karen Seaton Buckingham Friends School Lahaska, PA

"Mr. Segal did his Rainforest program in April '2001 for all of our students grades K-8. The response to the program was so vocal, that I hired him to come back and do three more programs the following year, expending our entire budget!"
Robert Tholen, Principal, Anna Klein School West New York, NJ

"The program was full of sensory simulation…it really made us feel like we were in a rainforest. The children loved learning to make the call of a toucan and the rainstorm simulation was unlike anything I have ever heard. This is our 4th year we have had Mr. Segal do this program for our 3rd and 5th graders."
Jeanine Gibbs Drum Point E'ltry Brick NJ

"…the students were engaged in all of their senses as well as their intellects. I noticed students that never raise their hands, even in classroom, answering questions…"
Gail Topol, Teacher, Osborne School Rye, NY

"We had a Rainforest program exclusively for our Kindergartners. Not only were they entertained, engaged, and well-behaved, but the teachers were amazed at how much they knew!!"
Angeline Willen, Asst Principal, JW Lilley School Erial, NJ

"…the program switches formats every few minutes, each piece holding the students' attention..it went from a short film to a student volunteer piece, then to a demonstration of native instruments, followed by a singalong rap song which was followed by interactive storytelling about a jungle encounter…and I think there was more!!"
Marilyn Baran , Parent Holy Spirit Academy Hazleton, PA

"Our 3rd grade teachers love the manner in which the Rainforest program supports their classroom curriculum. They have had the program for 5 straight years."
Ellen Roth, Parent Lindsey School Montrose, NY

"Here in New Jersey, our teachers cover Rainforests in 6th grade. This will be the 5th straight year he has come back to present this program. We remember when he had brown hair!"
Toni Lynn Berk Stony Brook School Somerset County, NJ

"..I came to watch my son receive an attendance award but wound up staying to watch the Rainforest show. It was great!!"
Charles Lemmick, Parent Southern Elementary New Castle Delaware

"As a Catholic school principal, I am periodically relocated. I have brought Mr. Segal and his Rainforest show to all of the last 3 schools that I have administered."
Sister Steven-Ann, Principal Immaculate Heart Girardsville, PA

"For an assembly program to be able to hold the attention of 350 primary school students on a hard floor for forty-five minutes is pretty impressive."
Maura Wiggins, Assistant Principal, Midstreams El'try Brick NJ

If you are interested in learning more, feel free to call me at (800) 423-8144. You can email me at mogreen49@aol.com. Or you can check my website @ www.brucesegalassemblies.com.

All my best,

Bruce Segal