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Posts in category "Children's theater"

Stages, Sights & Sounds: A Fab Cultural Opportunity for the kiddos

Stages, Sights & Sounds: A Fab Cultural Opportunity for the kiddos
Have you heard about  Stages, Sights & Sounds? This unique event is an international performing arts festival for families (and theatergoers of any age really). The festival showcases fresh, original work from Europe and Canada that you won’t see anywhere else. The festival is in its thirteenth year and runs May 2–12, 2012 at venues in... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
April 23, 2012 at 12:34 pm
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Introduce your baby to Dot & Ziggy

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When I was invited to experience “theatre for babies and toddlers,” I was skeptical. Seriously skeptical. We’ve had several bad experiences with children’s theater in the past (think crying, begging to leave, running out of the theater). So it was hard for me to believe that theater for babies and toddlers could possibly be a... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
May 19, 2011 at 8:38 pm
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5 free things to do before your kids go back to school

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This is a bittersweet time of year. On the one hand, I want to hang on to these lazy, unscheduled summer days. But another part of me longs for structure, afterschool activities and a few hours a day when my house isn’t overrun with children. No matter how you feel about it, one thing is... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
August 19, 2010 at 9:42 pm
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The Emperor's New Clothes: Another reason to visit Navy Pier this summer

A trip to Navy Pier during the busy summer season can be kind of an ordeal. Unless you are entertaining out-of-town guests and feel compelled to show them all of the typical tourist spots, my guess is that most of you could skip the crowds, ridiculous parking prices and souvenir booths at Navy Pier. (At... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
August 2, 2010 at 12:58 pm
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Summer in the City: Scenes from Millennium Park

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Forgive me if I sound like a broken record — but you really do need to plan an excursion to Millennium Park this summer. This is my #1 can’t-miss summertime destination. This place embodies what it means to be a Chicago kid. Kids love it here. Adults love it here. The Family Fun Tent offers... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
August 2, 2010 at 12:39 pm
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Peter Pan

Peter Pan
Photo courtesy of the Emerald City Theater Company Last Saturday, we took our two oldest kids to see the Emerald City Theatre Company’s production of Peter Pan at the Apollo Theater. I am happy to report that the production definitely passed my test for children’s theater productions — it was actually theater for kids. The... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
June 21, 2010 at 11:13 am
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Q&A with Scott Letscher of Adventure Stage Chicago

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Today, I am pleased to welcome Scott Letscher of Adventure Stage Chicago, located in the West Town neighborhood. Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC) creates dynamic and transformative theatre for young audiences that activates the imagination, inspires dialogue and strengthens community among families, educators and artists. ASC is one of Chicago’s premier destinations for theatrical productions and... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
June 1, 2010 at 12:38 pm
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Our Take on The Ankle Todd Show

When’s the last time you wore a clown nose? It had been awhile for me too. But I recently discovered that a some family clown-nose-wearing is a very good thing. If you are looking for a light-hearted family experience where you and your little ones can let loose and have a little fun (while all... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
April 22, 2010 at 11:52 am
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The Chicago Humanities Festival presents Stages, Sights & Sounds

Photo by Michael Boehmer Chicago is home to many wonderful cultural opportunities for kids (and their parents too). The Chicago Humanities Festival is a perfect example of the rich diversity of theater, dance, music and visual art right here in our hometown. The Chicago Humanities Festival is hosting the eleventh annual spring festival Stages, Sights... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
April 13, 2010 at 10:21 am
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A Review of The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites

Last Saturday, I took my nearly four-year-old son and not-quite six-year-old daughter to see The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites performed by the Mermaid Theater Company of Nova Scotia and presented by the Chicago Children’s Theatre at the Field Museum. The 50-minute show includes 3 of Eric Carle’s familiar children’s stories: Little... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
April 11, 2010 at 2:39 pm
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