New stories, fresh workshops, and a stage play inspired by The Whatever Tree.
Next to Come
Growing New Lessons
Ralph continues to create meaningful ways for students, teachers, and parents to learn and grow together.
New Book in Development
A character-building picture book exploring empathy and friendship.
The Whatever Tree Musical
A stage adaptation for schools and community theaters.
Badge: In development
Workshop Series 2026
Children discover the confidence to make positive choices and lead with kindness every day.
A heartwarming stage adaptation that brings The Whatever Tree to life for schools and community theaters. The play blends music, movement, and gentle humor to teach kindness, sharing, and problem-solving. Ideal for K–5 audiences and family nights.
The Whatever Tree Musical Stage Play
Roadmap — The Journey Ahead
Follow Ralph’s creative path as new stories, performances, and programs come to life.
Q4 2025 — Finalize The Whatever Tree musical script (school version).
The foundation for the stage adaptation takes shape — capturing the heart of the story for classroom and community performances.
Q1 2026 — Workshop pilot performances & educator feedback.
Teachers and students experience the first live readings and provide insights to refine lessons and stage flow.
Q2 2026 — Release Director’s Guide + classroom activities.
Schools receive access to the full performance toolkit, with educator materials and student activity sheets.
Summer 2026 — Regional school/community theater licensing opens.
Select schools and organizations can bring The Whatever Tree to their own stages.
Ongoing — New picture book development and workshop planning.
Ralph continues creating new ways to help children grow in empathy and resilience.
Interested in partnering on the musical, hosting a pilot performance, or co-creating educator resources? Ralph welcomes collaboration with school districts, theaters, and community organizations.
Collaborations & Licensing
Quick Questions
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The script is currently being refined. Pilot performances are planned for Q1–Q2 2026, followed by public availability later that year.
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Yes — schools and community theaters can apply to host a pilot production. Use the interest form above or email burgesspub@gmail.com for details.
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Absolutely. Each production will include a Director’s Guide, lesson plans, and student activity sheets to extend learning beyond the stage.
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Yes. Ralph continues to offer school assemblies and teacher workshops year-round — both in-person and virtual formats are available.