Play the Play with Cat the Cat

Based on Mo Willems’s beloved CAT the CAT seriesthis play explores the often terrifying experience of making a new friend. Using the rhyming and simple language of the books, this theatrical experience will invite our young audience to identify Cat the Cat’s parade of animal friends, mimic their animal sounds, and even learn a new language! When Cat the Cat meets a newcomer on the scene, the audience shares in the nerves and the joy of the experience, and ultimately makes a room full of new friends themselves. Back by popular demand, come play the play with Cat the Cat!

We have limited spots available! The following performances still have availability:

Wednesday, May 2 at 10 am & 11:15 am
Saturday, May 19 at 9:30 am & 11 am


For Families
The Kathy & Ken Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young Series

Selig Family Black Box Theatre

This production is closed.

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Cartoon of a yellow dog and an orange cat running on grass, both dropping cards and shouting "Burgle! Burgle!" in speech bubbles.
Text reads: “PLAY the PLAY with CAT the CAT” in large, bold, all-caps and lowercase letters, arranged over three lines.

Based on Mo Willems’s beloved CAT the CAT series, this play explores the often terrifying experience of making a new friend.


Apr 7 – May 19, 2018

Based on Mo Willems’s beloved CAT the CAT seriesthis play explores the often terrifying experience of making a new friend. Using the rhyming and simple language of the books, this theatrical experience will invite our young audience to identify Cat the Cat’s parade of animal friends, mimic their animal sounds, and even learn a new language! When Cat the Cat meets a newcomer on the scene, the audience shares in the nerves and the joy of the experience, and ultimately makes a room full of new friends themselves. Back by popular demand, come play the play with Cat the Cat!

We have limited spots available! The following performances still have availability:

Wednesday, May 2 at 10 am & 11:15 am
Saturday, May 19 at 9:30 am & 11 am

Person dressed in a costume with a brown hat and scarf, holding a vintage telephone and appearing surprised or shocked.

Come Curious. Leave Changed.

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