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Bold blue text reads "SPLISH SPLASH! A DAY ON THE LAKE" with a small ripple graphic next to the exclamation point.
Created and directed by
Jamal Howard
and
Ellie Levine

Splish Splash: A Day on the Lake

February 28 - March 22 in Goodman's Alice Center

Approximately one hour without intermission.

EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND THROUGH MARCH 22!

Saturdays and Sundays – 10AM or 10:30AM, 1:30PM and 3:30PM

Set sail on a musical adventure across Lake Michigan!

Welcome aboard, sailors! When the moon tumbles into the lake and breaks into pieces, it’s up to a brave crew of young sailors to help the Great Blue Heron and their friends—Crayfish, Beaver, Turtle and Yellow Perch—put it back together again. Through songs, puppetry and joyful hands-on play, little ones and their grown-ups will dive into an underwater world of wildlife, wonder and waves.

Splish Splash: A Day on the Lake is made specially for children ages 0–5 years and their adult friends and family.

Created in collaboration with Northwestern University’s Imagine U, undergraduate students, and 2-5 year-olds from Total Child Preschool.

NOTE: Tickets for adults (18+) are $13, children (12 months – 17 years) are $18, and babies (under 12 months) are free*.

*Ticket price includes a $3 service fee.

VIEW THE DIGITAL PROGRAM FOR SPLISH SPLASH: A DAY ON THE LAKE HERE.

Splish Splash: A Day on the Lake is making waves! Adults, children and babies alike are invited to set sail on a musical adventure across Lake Michigan.

For Theater of the Mind: Performance buyouts are available for groups (16 or more). Groups save $10 on tickets as well as waived service fees email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for availability.

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ARTISTS

A man with a beard and glasses smiles at the camera, wearing a mustard yellow collared shirt, with a blurred indoor background.

Jamal Howard

Co-Director

A person with long curly brown hair, wearing round glasses and a beige top, poses in front of a dark purple background.

Ellie Levine

Co-Director

A person with short curly hair and light brown eyes looks at the camera, wearing a sleeveless lavender top against a neutral background.

Kylie Anderson

Splash / Teaching Artist

Headshot of Jared Bellot.

Jared Bellot

Line Producer

A person with curly hair and hoop earrings looks at the camera, wearing a plaid shirt and a nose ring, against a plain beige background.

Sonia Goldberg

Splish / Teaching Artist

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Jillian Gryzlak

Set, Prop & Costume Designer

A man with gray hair, a full gray beard, and glasses is wearing a blue shirt and standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

Stephan Moore

Sound Designer

Woman with curly dark hair and a nose ring smiles at the camera, wearing a striped turtleneck, standing against a solid yellow background.

Tina Muñoz Pandya

Blue Heron / Teaching Artist

Lauren Port

Casting Director

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Michael-Forest (Mikey) Walden

Sailor / Teaching Artist

A person with shoulder-length brown and pink hair, wearing glasses, a black top, and a black blazer, smiles while standing outdoors near a body of water.

Jojo Wallenberg

Production Associate

Two performers in colorful costumes interact with a seated child, who reaches for a glowing prop, while an audience watches in a well-lit indoor space.
(L-R) Michael-Forest (Mikey) Walden, Tina Muñoz Panya. Photo by Boris Martin.
Several adults in costumes hold up a painted sheet while children walk and jump underneath it on a stage decorated with clouds and stars.
(L-R) Kylie Anderson, Tina Muñoz Pandya, Michael-Forest (Mikey) Walden, Sonia Goldberg. Photo by Boris Martin.
A performer in a turtle costume leads a group of children seated on the floor, while another adult holds a painted fabric backdrop indoors.
(L-R) Kylie Anderson, Sonia Goldberg. Photo by Boris Martin.
An adult in a yellow raincoat kneels with a guitar, showing a circular object to a child in a denim jacket and cap; another child sits nearby.
Michael-Forest (Mikey) Walden. Photo by Boris Martin.
Person in a blue shirt, yellow overalls, and a helmet with antennae poses with large, colorful lobster claw gloves against a dark background.
Kylie Anderson. Photo by Boris Martin.
Two performers on stage: one dressed as a bird playing a banjo, the other in a yellow raincoat playing an acoustic guitar, with a painted backdrop behind them.
(L-R) Tina Muñoz Pandya, Michael-Forest (Mikey) Walden. Photo by Boris Martin.

PRAISE from kids

“I GIVE IT 100 BILLION INFINITY STARS!”

“WOAHHHHH!”

“WE GOT TO HELP EVERYONE!”

“THE BLUE HERON WAS MY FAVORITE BECAUSE SHE WAS SO SILLY!”

“I LIKED GETTING TO SING THE SONG A LOT A LOT A LOT.”

“WHEN CAN WE GO AGAIN?”

PRAISE FROM ADULTS

“FABULOUS. SUCH AMAZING INTERACTIONS WITH THE CHILDREN!”

“AN ADORABLE FIRST THEATER EXPERIENCE!”

“IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! MY 3-YEAR-OLD WAS SO ENGAGED THE ENTIRE TIME!”

“IT WAS SO CUTE! MY 3.5-YEAR-OLD LOVED IT!”

“LOOVEEEEEED THE MUSICAL 😍”

“THIS SHOW WAS SWEET AND ENDEARING, CLEVER FOR THE ADULTS TO ENJOY. THE PRESSURE-FREE ENGAGEMENT MODEL WAS PERFECT FOR MY SOMETIMES SHY GRANDDAUGHTER.”