From unbelievable magic feats to beloved stories and fairytales brought to life on stage, the Center for the Arts’ 2024-25 Family Series season has something for the whole family!
Laurie Berkner Band
Welcome "the undisputed queen of kindie rock" (USA Today), Laurie Berkner and her band, in a concert event on October 20. One of the most popular children’s entertainers in the United States, “Laurie Berkner does what Fred Rogers did: respect, validate, and reassure young children” (Los Angeles Times). With music that shines a light on what it means to be a kid, the Laurie Berkner Band is a performance that the whole family will love!
My Father’s Dragon
Nine-year-old Elmer Elevator is on a mission to rescue a baby dragon held captive on Wild Island. How will he pull off such an adventurous rescue? With pure luck—plus chewing gum, lollipop sticks, and rubber bands! On November 24, Enchantment Theatre Company brings Ruth Stiles Gannett’s Newbery Honor-winning adventure book, My Father’s Dragon, to life through the use of puppets, masks, creative scenic effects, and original music.
The 4 p.m. performance taking place at the Center for the Arts will be sensory-friendly, designed to create a welcoming and comfortable arts experience for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning or cognitive disabilities.
Mike Super – Magic & Illusion
America’s Got Talent finalist and “America’s Favorite Mystifier” Mike Super brings his immersive show of mind-blowing illusions to the Center for the Arts on February 2 to entertain and enthrall. He rose to fame as the winner of NBC’s hit television series Phenomenon, becoming the only magician in history to win a LIVE magic competition on a primetime U.S. network television. Whether he is performing on stage, screen, or up close and personal, Mike Super transcends the “trick” and is sure to leave you spellbound.
Rapunzel the Musical
Spend an enchanting afternoon with Rapunzel and her long, golden locks on April 6. With the help of four large-scale puppet birds, live actors, original songs, and dreamy set and lighting designs, Theater Terra’s Rapunzel the Musical evokes the classic Brothers Grimm story. For nearly 50 years, the Netherlands-based Theater Terra has built a reputation all over the world as a leader in children’s theater invites you to let down your hair and join them for this memorable adaptation!
The 4 p.m. performance taking place at the Center for the Arts will be sensory-friendly, designed to create a welcoming and comfortable arts experience for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning or cognitive disabilities.