The Birthday of the World
Selig Family Black Box Theatre
Best enjoyed by audiences ages 0–5 and their grown-ups.
Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young
A story about how the world was born and how it needs your help to be filled with light again.
Created by Jonathan Shmidt Chapman
Inspired by the book Birthday of the World by Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen
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. Based on the beautiful children's book by Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen and drawing from Jewish folklore, this immersive performance brings a timeless and timely story to life through gentle storytelling, visual wonder, and sensory play.
Selig Family Black Box Theatre
1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Directions
The Selig Family Black Box Theatre is located on the third floor of the Woodruff Arts Center. Once on the third floor, follow the signs to the Selig Family Black Box Theatre.
Director
Jonathan Shmidt Chapman is an award-winning theater artist, writer, and Jewish educator. His projects have reached thousands of families and classrooms around the world. He is an innovator at the intersection of theater for children, family engagement, and imaginative play. Jonathan is a pioneer in using immersive theater and imaginative play to transform Jewish early childhood education. Drawing from his background in family arts engagement along with a foundational yeshiva education, Jonathan travels the country leading workshops on activating Jewish education through theater and play.
Jonathan Shmidt Chapman
Director
Jonathan Shmidt Chapman is an award-winning theater artist, writer, and Jewish educator. His projects have reached thousands of families and classrooms around the world. He is an innovator at the intersection of theater for children, family engagement, and imaginative play. Jonathan is a pioneer in using immersive theater and imaginative play to transform Jewish early childhood education. Drawing from his background in family arts engagement along with a foundational yeshiva education, Jonathan travels the country leading workshops on activating Jewish education through theater and play.
Cast
Reuben Haller
Actor / Musician
Jo-Jo Steine
Actor
Leah Thomas
Actor
Creative
April Andrew Carswell
Costume Design
Olivia Aston Bosworth
Line Producer
Lynn Jeffries
Scenic and Puppet Designer
Sam Shankman
Composer
Crew
Myah Harper
Stage Manager
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