CONTENT ADVISORY

Recommended Age Range: K4 & up

Run Time: Approximately 60 minutes (no intermission)

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Language

• The Pigeon says that “it stinks” to not get what you want.

• The Hot Dog Vendor burps after eating a hot dog.

• The Pigeon makes a pun that the “Bus Driver has been around the block a few times.”

• The old lady says if she doesn’t get to see her grandkid she’s going to “flip her lid.”

• The Bus Driver says the passengers are “driving her nuts!”

Themes and Situations

• The themes of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus are responsibility, persuasion, the power of having a good attitude, achieving your dreams, and actions and consequences.

• There are situations where the pigeon has a very bad attitude about what he has in his life.

• There are situations where the Pigeon gets impatient and starts yelling at people.

• There are situations where the Pigeon lies to get what he wants. He is also disrespectful throughout the story before he learns his lesson.

• There are situations where the Pigeon feels like his dreams aren’t reachable.

Potential Scary Moments

• The bus breaks down and causes everyone to be late and to panic.

Other Considerations

• Loud noises and high-energy activity accompany many of Pigeon’s scenes.

• Flashing lights will be used in this production.