Lullaby Land 2020: The Web-Series

In 2020, Spellbound assembled a team of 10 multifaceted artists to create 6 digital episodes of Lullaby Land. Each episode is in a different language, and includes a lullaby that soothes the performer to sleep. This limited series was born out of Spellbound's anti-racist theater committee during the pandemic. Every episode features a different culture, language and lullaby to help soothe young children to sleep. This series was enjoyed by over 300 families from the United States, Singapore, the UK and many other countries across the world, and planted the seed for Spellbound’s newest devising project.

Episode One: English

Going to sleep isn't always easy. Sometimes it's the toughest part of the day! Our minds are racing and sometimes we can't stop staring at the clock. That's exactly what's happening to Colleen in this episode of Lullaby Land until she finds her special something that brings her calm. Listen to her beautiful lullaby and you might find stillness, too! 

Episode Two: Tagalog

Patrick is trying his hardest to calm down and sleep, but he keeps tossing and turning in his bed! He longs for the familiar sensation of rocking back and forth to sleep with his parents, who are very far away. His calm comes from a very special photo of his family and a beautiful, soothing lullaby.

Episode Three: Spanish

Ashni is on a camping trip and she hears so many sounds! Sounds of rain, frogs, owls, wind and more are overwhelming her. She's trying to find peace and go to sleep. She's scared! Only her essential oil can calm her back down and bring her to sing her beautiful lullaby.

Episode Four: Mandarin

Jody is having a lot of trouble sleeping during this heat wave. She is restlessly moving, scratching, sprawling out, and getting upset about how hard it is to find any comfort on her couch during nap time. But, don't worry! A special memory of her niece sparks a refreshing idea about how to cool down.

Episode Five: Swedish

Susanna is stressed out because she has so much laundry to fold. She just wants to finish so that she can relax and sleep, but it's so hard to calm down when her mind is racing. Just when she's finishing up her laundry, she spots something special that brings her to a very calm, comforting place. 

Episode Six: Haitian-Creole

Kathleen has been listening to her children ask for many things - watch movies, demand "pink milk," and reject her request to take a shower all day long. She is overwhelmed, tired and she just wants to enjoy a moment of peace. She finds it in a delicious drink. Enjoy our last episode!