The link between theater and literacy is both profound and enriching. At Austin Scottish Rite Theater, we believe that attending live performances can significantly enhance children’s reading and comprehension skills. Theater offers a dynamic and engaging way to connect with stories, language, and narratives. This post explores how watching plays can boost literacy by improving […]
Tag: Children's theater productions
Emotional Intelligence Through Theater: How Watching Plays Enhances Kids’ Empathy
Emotional intelligence is a vital skill for navigating relationships and understanding oneself. At Austin Scottish Rite Theater, we recognize that theater is not only a form of entertainment but also a powerful tool for developing emotional intelligence in children. By exposing young audiences to diverse emotional experiences, our performances help children better understand and manage […]
Alicia
Alicia by Elaine Romero A bilingual adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, in Spanish and English. When Alicia is sent to her room for misbehaving, she’s convinced that her parents have no idea who she really is. She confides in her beloved hamster Alfredito, who suddenly escapes through a hole in the wall, and miraculously, […]
Judy Moody & Stink: The Jolly Holiday
Judy Moody & Stink: The Holly Joliday is adapted hilariously for the stage by Griffen McDonald from the classic children’s chapter book by Megan McDonald (no relation). The story follows the adventures of Judy Moody and her younger brother, Stink, during the holiday season. Stink is determined that this year, the only present he truly wants […]
Jungle Book: Jangal Ki Kahani
Jungle Book: Jangal Ki Kahani Presenting a fresh Bollywood-styled take on Rudyard Kipling’s beloved classic! Adapted for the stage by Susan Gayle Todd. This original tale features Mowgli in new adventures learning life lessons from his jungle family. Featuring original music by the show will please kids and grownups alike with live action, dance, and […]
Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking is a scrappy 9-year-old little girl who asks a lot of questions and always put bullies in their place. Along with a horse on the porch, a monkey in the kitchen and her best friends Tommy and Annika, this freckle faced, red-pigtailed, whirlwind of a girl in mismatched stockings is a delight for […]
ROSITA Y CONCHITA: a Día de los Muertos Play in English and Spanish
Back by popular demand! Two sisters try to reunite on the Day of the Dead. Along the way Rosita follows familar sights, sounds and smells in her quest to find Conchita. Kids of all ages will love the rhyming bilingual dialogue, music, puppetry, and images. Based on the award-winning children’s book Rosita y Conchita by […]
Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt – 2022
A funny, adventurous play for young audiences based on the Judy Moody books by Megan McDonald. Directed By: Deanna BelardinelliWritten By: Allison GregoryMusic By: Karen MalPhotography: Steve Rogers When the Moody family takes a weekend trip to “Artichoke” Island, third-grader Judy and her little brother Stink don’t know what to expect. But what they find […]
Sunflower: The Musical – 2022
The story of Amalie and Vincent van Gogh Starring Guy Forsyth as Vincent! July 22 – August 14, 2022 Friday & Saturday at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm! Book and Lyrics by Laura GuliMusic and Orchestration by Premila MistryDirected by Deanna Belardinelli Sunflower is an original musical that tells the story of Amalie, a shy […]
Feels Like a Maternity, 2021
Feels Like a MaternityA workshopped reading of a new play by Gricelda Silva Now streaming Playwright Gricelda Silva wrote the script on her phone, one-handed, in the wee hours of many nights of breastfeeding her infant. Interwoven in the tales of three women are the fear, loneliness, disappointment, and sometimes despair in new motherhood that […]