Coming soon...
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The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg
Nov. 17 - Dec. 9, 2012
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A Brown Bear, A Caterpillar and A Moon: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle
Dec. 27, 2012 - Jan. 6, 2013
Upcoming Events: Performances for Young Audiences
2012-2013 Season
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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.
Performances for Young Audiences is made possible by

Additional support for Performances for Young Audiences is provided in part by The Clark Charitable Foundation; Mr. James V. Kimsey; The Macy*s Foundation; The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.; The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; the Park Foundation, Inc.; the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation; an endowment from the Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation; the U.S. Department of Education; the Verizon Foundation; Washington Gas; and by generous contributors to the Abe Fortas Memorial Fund, and by a major gift to the fund from the late Carolyn E. Agger, widow of Abe Fortas.
Major support for the Kennedy Center's educational programs is provided by David and Alice Rubenstein through the Rubenstein Arts Access Program.




