The Birthday of the World
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.
Best enjoyed by audiences ages 0-5 and their grown-ups.
Selig Family Black Box Theatre
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- Sensory-friendly
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- Pay What You Can
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- Sign Interpreted
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- Teacher Discount Tickets
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- Teen Discount Tickets
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- Special Event
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- Talk Back
- Sensory-friendly
- Sign Interpreted
- Teacher Discount Tickets
A story about how the world was born and how it needs your help to be filled with light again.
SEP 5 – OCT 25, 2025
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.
Best enjoyed by audiences ages 0-5 and their grown-ups.
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