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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 2-5.

Created in collaboration with the students and staff of Maple Street School as part of Spellbound's 2014 in-school artist residency.
School Information
Time: 35 min
Size: up to 20 children
Space: Ideal for a large rug or circle time area

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Themes: Transportation, subway, New York City, adventure

To bring Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please to your preschool or private event, email Susanna at [email protected].

"Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please" by Spellbound Theatre from Spellbound Theatre on Vimeo.

2026 Programming: Catbear is coming to Toddlertopia!

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TODDLERTOPIA is coming, and Spellbound is thrilled to bring a free show to Atlantic Terminal! Brooklyn Bridge Parents is hosting a morning full of fun and discovery for toddlers and preschoolers ages 0 to 5 years old in Downtown Brooklyn. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM, little adventurers can dive into hands-on activities, from lively music classes and creative building stations to a bouncy house and plenty of other playful surprises. Families can also explore resources for young families, preschool and daycare options, discover new ways to learn and play while having a blast.
Bring your little ones to watch Stand Clear of the Closing Doors Please! Follow the adventurous Catbear as they journey through the tunnels of New York City on six different subway lines, searching for their owner. This interactive and intimate performance is designed for children ages 2-5, offering a fun and engaging experience. 

📍Where?
Atlantic Terminal
625 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

📆When?
Saturday, January 31
11:30 AM-12:05 PM

👥Who?
This interactive and intimate performance is designed for children ages 2-5
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Spellbound Theatre
Mailing Address: 147 Prince Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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  • About Us
    • Staff and Artists
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    • 2024 Year in Review
    • Resources
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • News
  • Programs
    • Schools
    • Free Family Art Days
    • Digital
  • Performances
    • Lullaby Land >
      • Original Web-Series
      • Devising Phase One
      • Devising Phase Two
      • Devising Phase 3
      • Support Development
    • Pop Up Performances >
      • Stand Clear Of The Closing Doors, Please
      • Grow!
      • The Naughty Penguin >
        • The Naughty Penguin Pay Guide
        • The Naughty Penguin at BAX Playbill
      • Up & Down Again
      • Under the Tree
      • Oceansong
    • Touring Shows >
      • The World Inside Me
      • Wink
      • Shakespeare's Stars
      • Babywild
      • Ears, Nose, and Tail
    • Past Shows >
      • The Last Coin
      • A Book of Hours
      • Grump
      • SPARC: Memory
      • Aidee
      • Before We Grew