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Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young

What is Theatre for the Very Young?

Step into a professional performance crafted specifically for children ages 0–5 years old and their grown-ups.

Theatre for the Very Young is more than just a show; it’s an inventive and high-quality artistic experience that overcomes age, developmental, and language barriers, expanding the consciousness of even the youngest audience members. It provides a unique cultural experience on the child’s own terms, nurturing focus and creative thinking for the first time. Theatre for the Very Young is a fun and inspiring event for both the children and their parents.

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
Theatre for the Very Young Director
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2025/26 Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young Package

For families with children under 5, this package includes four productions in the Selig Family Blackbox Theatre.

$40 per adult; $20 per child, ages 6-17; and children 5 and under are free.

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Featured Shows

Illustration of clouds and stars in a night sky with a glowing sparkler and the text "The Birthday of the World" in large yellow letters.

The Birthday of the World

Selig Family Black Box Theatre
SEP 5 – OCT 25, 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.
A closed red door with the number 1, decorated with a white wreath and the words "Knock, Knock" in the center, against a blue background.

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.
Illustration of large dinosaur footprints and small bird footprints on a textured teal background, with the word "DINOSAUR!" in bold green letters.

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.
A blue rectangle with bold white text reading “Rhythm & Thread,” bordered by multicolored quilt fabric squares.

Rhythm & Thread

Selig Family Black Box Theatre
FEB 28 – APR 26, 2026
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.
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Come Curious. Leave Changed.

Join us for transformative theater that speaks to the heart of Atlanta.

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