Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young
"Theatre for the Very Young engages both parents and their pre-school children in creative experiences. The fourth wall is dissolved as young ones willingly become a part of the experience."
—Rosemary Newcott, Director
What is Theatre for the Very Young?
- A professional performance for children ages 0–5 years old and their grown-ups
- An artistic experience that overcomes age, developmental barriers, and language, while expanding the consciousness of very young audience members.
- A way for focus and creative thinking to be nurtured, or even discovered for the first time!
- A cultural experience for the very young on their own terms
- An inventive approach to making quality art experiences
- A fun and inspiring experience for both children and their parents
Support for this program is provided by the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation.
2025/26 Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young Package
For families with children under 5, this package includes four productions on the Sifly Piazza and in the Selig Family Blackbox Theatre.
$40 per adult; $20 per child, ages 6-17; and children 5 and under are free. For field trips, group sales, and touring information, email attvy@alliancetheatre.org.
Rhythm & Thread
Selig Family Black Box Theatre
JUN 22 – JUL 12, 2025
As Cassie helps her grandparents sort through the attic, they discover a collection of quilts, each one a patchwork of stories and adventures waiting to be told. Celebrate family, imagination, and the beauty of storytelling through the art of quilting.
The Birthday of the World
Selig Family Black Box Theatre
SEP 5 – OCT 26, 2025
How can you repair the world, finding one spark at a time? Gather around and lean forward as we share a gift with you – a story about how the world was born and how it needs your help to be filled with light again.
Knock, Knock
Selig Family Black Box Theatre
NOV 15 – DEC 23, 2025
Come in from out of the cold and celebrate community, family, and warmth this holiday season! Join us on a floor-to-floor adventure, meeting and celebrating with a variety of friends who all call The Apartment Building home.
Dinosaur!
Selig Family Black Box Theatre
JAN 17 – FEB 22, 2026
When you love dinosaurs, they pop up everywhere — at the grocery store, at preschool, and even when your grown-ups are hosting a fancy dinner party! Get ready to find out how even the simplest day-to-day task can turn into an epic dino-tastic adventure that will leave little ones laughing and roaring for more.
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