Past Events: Performances for Young Audiences

Brave No World: Identity. Community. Stand-Up Comedy.
Jan. 27 - 28, 2006
2005-2006 Season
A high school senior mixes his stand-up comedy "rants" about culture and society, inspired by Brave New World and other literary classics, with powerful storytelling and contemporary music.
Black Boy
Jan. 13 - 15, 2006
2005-2006 Season
This poignant one-man show adapted from Richard Wright's landmark autobiography traces the African-American author's many boyhood struggles.
Alexander, Who's Not, Not, Not, Not, Not, Not Going to Move
Dec. 22 - 30, 2005
2005-2006 Season
The irrepressible Alexander now faces moving--as he puts it--"a thousand miles away" in this "hilarious and heartrending" (The Washington Post) musical for the whole family.
Alice by Whoopi Goldberg; adapted for the stage by Kim Hines
Dec. 9, 2005 - Jan. 2, 2006
2005-2006 Season
Smart and sassy young Alice heads into the neon wonderland of the Big City to claim a mysterious sweepstakes prize, in this adaptation of Whoopi Goldberg's children's book.
Alice by Whoopi Goldberg; adapted for the stage by Kim Hines
Dec. 9, 2005 - Jan. 2, 2006
2005-2006 Season
Smart and sassy young Alice heads into the neon wonderland of the Big City to claim a mysterious sweepstakes prize, in this adaptation of Whoopi Goldberg's children's book.
Shaanxi Folk Art Theater
Sat., Oct. 29, 2005
2005-2006 Season
The company makes its U.S. debut with an hour-long performance of shadow puppetry featuring a collection of signature vignettes based on Chinese folklore.
Moby Dick
Sat., May 14, 2005
2004-2005 Season
Three actors from Germany’s Theater Triebwerk use their bodies and musical instruments to re-create the epic novel about an elusive whale.
Lewis & Clark: West for America
Fri., May 6, 2005, 7:00 PM
2004-2005 Season
David Walburn brings history to life with this multimedia presentation of original songs, stories, historical paintings, and photographs.
Dancing in the Wings
Apr. 8 - 16, 2005
2004-2005 Season
Debbie Allen adapts her new children’s book for the stage in this world premiere featuring some of Washington’s top young performers.
Circo Comedia
Apr. 8 - 10, 2005
2004-2005 Season
Unpredictable thrills and daredevil stunts are the signature style of this clowning duo from Montreal.
Corduroy
Apr. 1 - 3, 2005
2004-2005 Season
A new jazz-inspired musical brings to life the popular book about an imperfect teddy bear and the girl who adopts him.
As You Like It
Mar. 4 - 20, 2005
2004-2005 Season
The Kennedy Center and The Shakespeare Theatre present a one-hour adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy.
Balafon West African Dance Ensemble
Feb. 11 - 13, 2005
2004-2005 Season
The Washington area-based dance ensemble delights with its celebration of traditional West African music and dance.
Manchild in the Promised Land
Feb. 4 - 5, 2005
2004-2005 Season
Claude Brown’s autobiographical novel about growing up in 1930s Harlem is adapted into an uplifting theatrical journey.
World Tales
Jan. 28 - 30, 2005
2004-2005 Season
Kennedy Center favorite Hobey Ford uses puppets and music to tell multicultural fables with his zany dog “Chester.”
Step Afrika!
Jan. 17 - 23, 2005
2004-2005 Season
The explosive ensemble returns, highlighting the percussive dance form of stepping and its links to traditions around the world.
Ferdinand the Bull
Jan. 14 - 16, 2005
2004-2005 Season
Masked dancers, larger-than-life puppets, and mechanical figures come together in this narrated ballet about a peace-loving bull from Madrid.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Dec. 23 - 30, 2004
2004-2005 Season
The Kennedy Center's rollicking musical adaptation of Mark Twain's coming-of-age classic returns for one week only.
FROG and His Friends
Nov. 26 - 28, 2004
2004-2005 Season
Theatre Terra of the Netherlands turns Max Velthuijs’s beloved “Frog” storybooks into a new life-size puppet musical.
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
Nov. 26 - Dec. 26, 2004
2004-2005 Season
Pure imagination abounds when Charlie enters a fantastical chocolate factory in this world-premiere musical featuring actors, puppets, and memorable songs.
The Light of Excalibur
Oct. 22 - Nov. 7, 2004
2004-2005 Season
Sprightly computer whiz Agnes travels back in time to help a young Arthur become king in this world-premiere twist on the medieval legend.
Rapunzel
Oct. 15 - 17, 2004
2004-2005 Season
Sicilian-style marionettes and rod and shadow puppets tell a new version of the fairy tale that speaks to all ages.
The House on Mango Street
Oct. 8 - 10, 2004
2004-2005 Season
This funny and touching one-woman play follows a young Latino girl growing up in a Chicago barrio.
Fly in Concert
May 14 - 15, 2004
2003-2004 Season
Perla Batalla
May 7 - 9, 2004
2003-2004 Season