My two boas' stress levels seem to be consistently at.... 0. Well, not really, but at least that's how they act. They are cool with handling, eating, shedding, cleaning, whatever. They aren't nearly as head shy as my ball python.
When is this show you're doing? It'll probably be fine to take him, but yeah, would recommend him just as a look-don't-touch attraction. He's still little and you're just getting to know him and his temperament.