Theater for the Very Young
Immersive theatrical adventures for our youngest audiences!
ABOUT THEATER FOR THE VERY YOUNG
The Goodman’s Theater for the Very Young programming offers enchanting and immersive theatrical experiences designed specifically for children aged 0-5 and their families. Through interactive performances, storytelling and sensory-rich activities, young audiences are invited to embark on magical journeys that ignite their imaginations and nurture their development. With a focus on creativity, exploration and connection, our programming provides a joyful introduction to the world of theater, fostering a lifelong love of the arts from the very beginning.
Book Up!
OUTDOOR AND INDOOR PERFORMANCES MADE SPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5 YEARS AND THEIR ADULT FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
Book Up! toured Chicago parks during the Summer of 2025.
A traveling librarian rolls into town with their magical book cart, ready to spark big imaginations everywhere and beyond! With a little wiggle, a little giggle, and a whole lot of wonder, stories leap off the pages through juggling, tumbling, clowning and aerial acrobatics.
THE LIZARD Y EL SOL
OUTDOOR AND INDOOR PERFORMANCES MADE SPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5 YEARS AND THEIR ADULT FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
After touring Chicago parks during the Summer of 2024 and playing to over 2,800 Chicagoans, The Lizard y El Sol came to downtown for an encore run at Goodman Theatre.
When El Sol (the sun) mysteriously vanishes from the sky, it’s up to one brave Lizard to embark on a quest to find and bring back the light.
In My Granny’s Garden
OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES MADE SPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5 YEARS AND THEIR ADULT FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
In My Granny’s Garden toured Chicago parks during the Summer of 2023.
Visit Granny’s garden and discover that delicious food doesn’t magically appear on our plates—it grows right in the soil!
