Spellbound Theatre is New York's award-winning theater devoted to creating original,
multi-disciplinary performances for very young audiences.
We believe that young people deserve sophisticated and innovative art experiences and are constantly inspired by the complex and imaginative world of young children.
Touring Shows
Wink!
Photo by Alexis Buatti Ramos
What happens when we go to sleep? Spellbound Theatre's "Wink" is an imaginative and multi-disciplinary performance that explores dreams from the perspective of a young child and her bear. Blending shadow puppetry, physical theatre, and animation, this unique show is a captivating journey designed to engage and inspire the very youngest audience members. Inspired by the classic poem, "Wynken, Blynken and Nod," Wink transforms a familiar bedroom into an imaginative world full of surprises. Age range 0-7, but can be enjoyed by all ages.
Created by Lauren Jost and Margot Fitzsimmons
Created by Lauren Jost and Margot Fitzsimmons
Shakespeare's Stars
Photo by Bronwen Sharp
This multi-sensory, multi-disciplinary performance installation creates a dreamy world of poetry, music, and magic to explore the infinite and the intimate, just for children ages 0-3 and their caregivers. Bond together under the stars to the sounds of Shakespeare's poetry, twinkling music, and innovative performances about fate, family, and the celestial realm.
Created by Lauren Jost, Valerie Pye and the Spellbound Ensemble
Created by Lauren Jost, Valerie Pye and the Spellbound Ensemble
Pop-Up Shows
Spellbound Theatre brings imaginative and captivating experiences specifically designed for young audiences. These innovative performances can be brought to your school, library, community center, local park, or any venue of your choice! Browse our pop-up shows for very young audiences below.
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please!
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please is one-of-a-kind storytelling performance follows a lost toy, Catbear, as they travel through the tunnels of New York City on six different subway lines, looking for their owner. Each train has its own story, and Catbear experiences all the sights and sounds of New York City before landing home again. Interactive and intimate, this show is ideal for children ages 2-7.
Created in collaboration with the students and staff of Maple Street School as part of Spellbound's 2014 in-school artist residency
Created in collaboration with the students and staff of Maple Street School as part of Spellbound's 2014 in-school artist residency
Grow!
Photo by Melissa Costidis
"The seasons change and so do I..."
Follow the life cycle of an apple seed through four seasons in this lovely, interactive performance for very young children. Young audiences and the storyteller plant a seed together and help it grow, while learning gentle and charming songs and ASL signs to help tell a story of seasonal growth. Best for ages 2-5.
Created by Lauren Sharpe
Follow the life cycle of an apple seed through four seasons in this lovely, interactive performance for very young children. Young audiences and the storyteller plant a seed together and help it grow, while learning gentle and charming songs and ASL signs to help tell a story of seasonal growth. Best for ages 2-5.
Created by Lauren Sharpe
The Naughty Penguin
Photo by Melissa Costidis
Domino the penguin gets in trouble...a lot. Sometimes Domino chooses to be naughty, but sometimes it happens without her realizing. There are so many rules! Domino wants to know how she can still have fun without getting into so much bother. Will you help? 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.
Created by Rebecca Gerrard
Created by Rebecca Gerrard
Oceansong
Photo by Melissa Costidis
A theatrical and multi-sensory experience of the sea specially designed for the youngest audiences, ages 0-2, and their caregivers. On this ocean adventure, the audience will begin on the shore and then set sail, venturing above and below the waves to meet sea creatures, splash in the water, and sing ocean songs together. Please note that real water is used in the show; dress babies appropriately.
Created by Susanna Brock and Emily Baldwin
Created by Susanna Brock and Emily Baldwin
Under the Tree
Photo by Melissa Costidis
A young child escapes their noisy life and takes us on an immersive exploration of a magical world in their own backyard. Told through puppetry, multi-media, and interactive storytelling, this unique performance brings the outdoor world to life inside our intimate theater space. Best for ages 2-7.
Created by Lauren Jost and Christine Dehne
Created by Lauren Jost and Christine Dehne
Up & Down Again
Photo by Melissa Costidis
A construction site comes to life with interactive materials and machines used to construct a surprising project. This one-of-a-kind performance features digging, lifting, rolling, stacking, measuring, and bulldozing...all the things that 2-5 year olds love best!
Created by Susanna Brock.
Created by Susanna Brock.