Saturday Family Story Sessions
Saturday, September 15, 2018, 10:15am
Saturday, September 15, 2018, 11:30am
Saturday, September 22, 2018, 11:30am
Saturday, October 6, 2018, 10:15am
Saturday, October 6, 2018, 11:30am
Saturday, October 20, 2018, 11:30am
The Mansion
$10 in advance/$12 at the door
Saturday Family Story Sessions
This fall, families gather once a week for fun and creativity, enjoying diverse and dynamic programs with the very best storytellers in the area who engage young audiences and instill a love of learning with every word.
Recommended for ages 3–8.
10:15am performances are sensory-friendly for children with autism or other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities.
Spellbound Theatre
Under the Tree
Sept 15, 10:15 & 11:30am
A young girl escapes her noisy life and takes us on an immersive exploration of a magical world in her own backyard. Told through puppetry, multimedia, and interactive storytelling, this unique performance brings the outdoor world to life in the Mansion.
The 10:15am performance is sensory-friendly. Learn more or download the Performance Guide to get ready for the show
Marian Licha
A Magical Journey into Latin America
Sept 22, 11:30am
Puerto Rican-born actor and storyteller Marian Licha weaves alluring and interactive folktales in both English and Spanish. In this program, Licha shares the Puerto Rican folktale stories of Juan Bobo, her own personal anecdotes, and short bilingual songs in an engaging program that lifts the spirit with humor and life-lessons from the oral tradition.
InterAct Story Theatre
Story Can Theatre
Oct 6, 10:15 & 11:30am
In this delightful, interactive workshop, miniature items and toys creates a captivating story. Parents will take away effective storytelling techniques that can be used at home to promote literacy and other cognitive skills.
The 10:15am performance is sensory-friendly. Learn more or download the Performance Guide to get ready for the show
Baba Jamal Koram
Grio StoryMan
Oct 20, 11:30am
Stories come alive with the history, humor, music, and lore of African and African-American cultures. Master storyteller Koram blends contemporary and traditional storytelling techniques with drumming, call and response, wit, and wisdom to encourage kids to make smart choices.
Helpful Tips
ABOUT RECOMMENDED AGES We post recommended ages for Strathmore Kids programs, but recognize and support that children respond differently depending on their age, development, and abilities. We welcome movement and noise with no shushing.
EVERYONE NEEDS A TICKET! All attendees, including accompanying adults, must have a ticket to help us manage attendance and be sure we don't go over our maximum allowed capacity. Please note that tickets for this program are not mailed; there will be a Will Call list at the door.
FREE TICKETS FOR 2 & UNDER Children 2 years old and under will be admitted to this program for free. If you plan to bring a child 2 years old or younger, please call our ticket office to reserve a special free ticket at 301.581.5100.