Kid's Programs

KIDS TIX FREE!

FAMILY WEEK AT THE THEATRE March 3 thru 11!
OUR BIGGEST YEAR EVER!

FAMILY WEEK events are occurring at all three Union County College campuses, as noted on the schedule. The addresses are:
Cranford Campus: 1033 Springfield Avenue
Elizabeth Campus: 12 West Jersey Street
Plainfield Campus: 232 East Second Street

Animal Babble /Los Animalitos Chiquitos
Fun for kids in any language!
Babble Zoo is a magical place where animals from different cultures come to life! In Spanish and English, this cuddly group provides an enjoyable, interactive, language-enriching hour of theater that teaches children respect and appreciation for other languages and cultures.
Ages 4–9                                                       Free for kids, adults $5
Saturday, March 3       11 AM                    ELIZABETH CAMPUS
Sunday, March 4           1 PM                     PLAINFIELD CAMPUS

A Few Steps in a Stranger’s Shoes
Interactive Theater for Life Skills
The new student in town speaks no English, his teacher knows nothing else, and the kids in his class aren’t much help. Come see a play where
the audience interacts with the characters to brainstorm, problem-solve, and walk a few steps in a stranger’s shoes.
Ages 12 and up                                              Free for kids, adults $10
Saturday, March 3                12 Noon         ELIZABETH CAMPUS

BLOCKED!
Surfing through Life on the World Wide Web
This comic look at adventures in cyber space placed second in last year’s YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS COMPETITION. Discussion with young author Francis Pastorelle and THE THEATER PROJECT’S Student Playwrights’ Association follows the performance.
Ages 13 and up                                                  Free for kids, adults $10
Saturday, March 3               2 PM                    CRANFORD CAMPUS

A Bissel Schpiel
An itsy nosh of life
A small story, a tiny tale, an itsy nosh of a slice of life, A BISSEL SCHPIEL tells the universal story of the difficulties of the immigrant journey through the eyes of Yiddish (Eastern European) immigrants.
Ages 7 and up                                                      Free for kids; adults $10
Saturday, March 3              3 PM                     CRANFORD CAMPUS

BY KIDS FOR KIDS:
GOLDILOCKS ON TRIAL!
The kids in our theater workshop have been working all winter on this play, and they invite you to watch them perform and bring the culprit to justice!
Ages 7-12                                                                 Free for kids, adults $5
Saturday, March 10              2 PM                       CRANFORD CAMPUS

Speaking Up and Writing It Down!
Writing the One-Act Play
A lively workshop taught by award-winning playwright Jewel Seehaus-Fisher, where students brainstorm ideas and learn to use conflict, character and structure in the in-class writing of a mini play. Refreshments are served at the conclusion, and all are invited to see The New Artists Showcase / Young Playwrights Ceremony at 3 PM.
NOTE: You must register for this event by March 9.
Ages 12 and up                                                       Free for all
Saturday, March 10              1 PM                         CRANFORD CAMPUS

Fifth Annual
New Artists Showcase
Young Playwrights Awards Ceremony and Performance
Several gifted students will be honored at our annual Young Playwrights Competition. The winners will receive savings bonds and see their work performed by professional THEATER PROJECT actors at the awards ceremony. You will be amazed at the talent of these young writers.

Ages 12 and up                                                            Free for all
Saturday, March 10            3 PM                                CRANFORD CAMPUS

ANIMAL BABBLE  -- Los Animalitos Chiquitos