School Programming

Bring the magic of Spellbound Theatre to your preschool or playgroup. Our artists specialize in creating performances and workshops that are specifically designed for toddlers’ and preschoolers’ developmental needs and budding imaginations.
Our programs feature:
  • Tactile and interactive arts experiences
  • Multi-sensory activities that blend performance with visual art
  • Small audience seatings in-line with optimum early childhood group sizes
  • Subjects and story structures devised with early learners in mind​
"We found it captivating and creative..."

"...a magical experience for children to exercise their imagination."

"The teachers really enjoyed this show."

Performances

All of Spellbound’s performances are intimate and interactive, designed to spark children’s creativity and curiosity. Based on familiar themes and objects, these plays are tactile and artistic reflections of children’s lives and interests.

POP-UP PERFORMANCES
"One performer, one bag, one classroom"

A storytelling experience perfect for the preschool classroom. A Spellbound artist sits down with the class in their circle time space to begin an imaginative journey together using puppets, music, and tactile props.

These pop-up performances are currently available for booking (click on each for additional details and videos):

Grow! - Follow the life cycle of an apple seed through four seasons in this lovely, interactive performance for very young children.

For larger audiences...
The Naughty Penguin - This interactive performance for ages 2-8 invites us to join Penguin as she navigates a tricky world filled with opportunities to be naughty...or not.  (up to 30 students)

Under the Tree - A young girl escapes her noisy life and takes us on an immersive exploration of a magical world in her own backyard. (up to 40 students)

Workshops & Residency Program

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Bring Spellbound Theatre into your classroom! Through our unique workshop and residency programs we bring our art and play based practices into your school. Our classes, which are rooted in storytelling and creative play, give the students a chance to engage with exciting material in an open ended way.

POST-PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS
Deepen the experience from our pop-up shows with a workshop exploring the theme of the performance! These 1 or 3 session workshops give your students a chance to interact with puppets and materials from the show in addition to crafting an object that will support the continuation of the play experience.

SPELLBOUND’S SIGNATURE WORKSHOPS
Book one of our 3 signature Spellbound Theatre workshops and experience a unique take on storytelling and puppetry specifically designed for ages 2-5. Each theme can be explored during 1-5 sessions.

STORYTELLING AND & CREATIVE PLAY RESIDENCIES
Invite Spellbound for a longer residency that will strengthen the students’ storytelling and pre-literacy skills. During each session we explore a new story through movement, singing, creative play and multi-sensory props.  Available for 8-12 sessions.
 
CUSTOM MADE WORKSHOPS
If you want a single workshop or a residency completely adapted to your school’s curriculum we are here to help! We will meet with your teachers to plan and develop a Spellbound experience that fit your needs.

Professional Development

Want to learn more about using storytelling and puppetry in your classroom? Contact us about Professional Development workshops for your staff.

To book a performance or residency at your school,
email Susanna Brock, Education Manager, at [email protected]


COVID-19 UPDATE: In addition to in-person programs we are also providing online/virtual programming. Please contact Susanna Brock about digital performances, professional development, and workshops.