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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 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]. |
2026 Programming: Catbear is coming to Toddlertopia!
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
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



