The Birthday of the World (Stream)

A filmed version of 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.

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Text in tall, gold letters reads "The Birthday of the World" on a transparent background.

A filmed version of 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.

NOV 21 – MAY 31

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A filmed version of 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.

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