Open Rehearsal: March 8
Workshop Performances: March 14 & March 15
Kerfuffle, a theatre and dance company for the very young, is Writers Theatre's company-in-residence for the 2025-2026 season. Join the creative team of behold, a new opera for very young children being developed this winter at Writers Theatre.
WHAT IS BEHOLD?
What does it feel like after the rain? Can we sing like a mourning dove? How can we keep the colors of the sunset? From sun up to sun down- what can we see, hear, and touch?
behold is an opera for the very young that captures and amplifies the grandness of our everyday lives. Over the course of a day, Celeste and Fern awaken, explore, and experience a sunrise, birds, a rainstorm, sunset and moonrise. The ensemble of performers - on vibraphone, clarinet, percussion, and voice - guide little ones and caregivers in performance, play, and a sensory experience. behold is an interactive experience in and around Kerfuffle's intimate yurt dome.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
Participants will experience some of the music from the opera as well as explore sensory props and items in and around Kerfuffle's intimate yurt dome. The workshop performances will feature elements like shadow puppetry and projection.
behold is best enjoyed by children ages 1-3, though all ages are welcome. Caregivers are required to stay with or near their child through the duration of the rehearsal.
PLEASE NOTE: The entrance to the yurt is 5 ft tall and adults may need to bend down to enter the yurt dome. Seating will be on the floor with cushions. The yurt dome seats 22 people so capacity is limited. We recommend a ratio of one adult to one child.
If you or someone in your party requires a chair, please inform the Writers Theatre Box Office.
JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN REHEARSAL!
Kerfuffle develops all of their work in direct partnership with children to better understand what engages, interests and delights them. Our open rehearsal is a chance for the opera's artists to perform segments of the piece for children and see what engages them. Participants' reactions and engagement will help form ideas for the environment of the opera.
When: Sunday, March 8 from 11:00 am - 11:45 am
JOIN US FOR OUR WORKSHOP PERFORMANCES!
Join us for a works-in-progress sharing of behold: an opera for the very young!
When: Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 at 9:30 am and 11:00 am
Performance Schedule
Open Rehearsals
- Sunday, March 8 at 11:00 am
Workshop Performances
- Saturday, March 14 at 9:30 am
- Saturday, March 14 at 11:00 am
- Sunday, March 15 at 9:30 am
- Sunday, March 15 at 11:00 am
Theatre for the very young
What is Theatre for the Very Young?
- A professional performance created specifically for children ages 0 to 6 and their caregivers/families
- An artistic experience that transcends age, development, and language barriers
- An opportunity to nurture focus, imagination, and creative thinking
- A cultural experience designed on the young audience’s own terms
- An inventive approach to high-quality art experiences
- A fun and inspiring adventure for both children and grown ups
