Maci Bass loves creating magic for kids and families. As part of the company that brings Blippi to life, she’s always in close contact with the creative and casting teams, producers and talent.
Currently, she’s thrilled about the new Be Like Blippi Tour which takes the stage at the Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center for a 2 p.m. show on Sunday, March 15.
Bass served as the associate director and associate choreographer for the new tour, helping build the show from the ground up.
“There are so many fun new things in the show such as brand new songs,” she says, noting the show also features fan-favorites like “The Excavator Song.” “This show encourages our friends to explore more and learn more like Blippi; to get out of your shell and try new things.”
Bass, a Texas native, has been interested in the world of entertainment since she was young. She has been in the business professionally since 2016, working in various mediums, including television, commercials and cruise ships.
She got involved in the Blippi brand when she signed on as a performer. She was promoted to dance captain and later on, got the opportunity to remount the shows.
“As the brand grew, I was able to work with the directors to build the new shows and bring content to life, which is really exciting,” she says.
For those not familiar with Blippi and buddy Meekah, the show is a one-of-a kind interactive adventure that asks kids to be like Blippi and move, play, and explore. Kids and their families have the chance to sing, laugh, and dance along.
The character, Blippi, started when Stevin John portrayed Blippi in videos on YouTube.
“It exploded and turned into a YouTube sensation,” Bass says. “The content went across social media platforms such as Netflix and Hulu, etc.”
Blippi is a Friend to Everyone.
“He turns theater into a creative space where you can play,” Bass says. “You can explore the world through curious eyes. You can explore music and dance.”
The first live show was Blippi the Musical in 2020.
“We’ve had a few different lives shows,” Bass says. “Each one is new and fresh.”
Even though the content is geared toward kids three to seven years old, it is a “full family experience,” Bass says.
Kids and their families get to meet Blippi and friends during the meet-and-greet at each performance. “It’s like meeting a celebrity in their eyes,” Bass says.
Part of Something Special
Being part of the growth of the brand is “really special” for Bass.
“I get to see it from so many different perspectives. It’s fun to be on stage and to also create the show,” she says, adding she’s seen how the audience responds to the shows. “They get excited. It’s such a wonderful product.”
The show is nice, wholesome family content that allows kids to put down their devices for an hour and watch a live presentation.
“When they come to see it live, they can get out there and dance with all the other kids. That is really fun,” Bass says.
