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Upcoming Events: Performances for Young Audiences

2012-2013 Season

  • The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg

    Nov. 17 - Dec. 9, 2012
    In a Kennedy Center commissioned production, this world premiere adaptation of acclaimed author Rodman Philbrick's witty and poignant novel follows young Homer P. Figg, an orphan who must journey into the thick of the Civil War to save his brother. Age 8+

  • A Brown Bear, A Caterpillar and A Moon: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle

    Dec. 27, 2012 - Jan. 6, 2013
    This Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia production featuring Carle's beloved The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me, is the perfect children's introduction to theater. Age 4+

  • Marionetas de la Esquina: Sleeping Beauty

    Feb. 16 - 17, 2013
    Mexico's Marionetas de la Esquina, a puppet theater company, has been entertaining children and adults since 1975. In its U.S. premiere, Sleeping Beauty is brought to life by celebrated puppetry in a brand new Kennedy Center co-commission. Age 6+

  • Jason Invisible

    Mar. 23 - Apr. 7, 2013
    Everything in Jason's world is crazy. He's a loner, he can't concentrate in school and, hardest of all, his mom recently passed away leaving him as sole caregiver for his beloved dad, who is trying to cope with mental illness. Age 11+


All programs are subject to change.