PAST SHOWS
The Cat Who Ran
Fri, Aug 16th – Sun, Aug 18
A beautiful Japanese tale by Naoko Kudo, centers on the unlikely meeting of a cat and a fish.
A Puppet Workshop!
Fri, Aug 16th 2024 at 3:00 PM
From Cameron Prevatte, the creator of Mind!, comes a new puppet performance!
Dig
Sat, Aug 17th 2024 at 11:00 AM
In this interactive production, a young female explorer shares the many treasures she has found at her dig site and introduces audiences to the mythical creature who watches over it.
This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing
Sat, Aug 17th 2024 at 3:00 PM
When three young, triplet sisters are left in a forest by their woodcutter father, they are each faced with a big choice.
The Bomb
Sun, Aug 18th 2024 at 7:00 PM
Focusing on the Irish Republican Army Brighton bombing of 1984, Jo Berry, whose father was killed in the blast, met Patrick Magee, the man who planted the bomb.
Antigone
Antigone Playwright: Greg Banks A Spinning Dot Teen Repertory Company Production An exciting and updated version of this classic tale of young people standing up for what they believe in. It takes guts to stand up to the most powerful man in the country – especially...
The Grumpiest Boy in the World
The Grumpiest Boy in the World Playwright: Finegan Kruckemeyer Country of Origin: Australia A Spinning Dot Youth Company Production The Spinning Dot Youth Company presents "The Grumpiest Boy in the World" by Finegan Krukemeyer. Zachary longs to be different and...
Black Hole
Black Hole Playwright: Rana GhaderiCountry of Origin: Iran A Spinning Dot Youth Company Production A woman has to decide if she has any stories left to tell in a world where she sees so little hope. But there still exists hope in her many stories and her bravery to...
Amaruq’s Journey
Spinning Dot theatre welcomes you to a creative and innovative outdoor theatre experience to bring magic into our chilly Michigan lives! Taking place during sunset around a glowing outdoor igloo, this is a beautiful original family play about rekindling our light and finding our way.
Mouth With Flame
This one-man show explores issues of identity through original music, digital media, and performance.
Imaginimals
This participatory theatre experience is an opportunity for audience members to use their imaginations as they create and play with animals, shapes, and music.
Bonk
Bonk is a theatrical experience for young audiences chronicling the beautiful—and sometimes rocky—relationship between a little girl and her cat.
Twirl
Twirl is a theatrical experience for young audiences that delights the senses with shadows, music, and dance.
JJ’s Place
This bilingual play set in East Los Angeles is a true celebration of culture, imagination, perseverance, and family.
Ruff! and A Very Ruff Christmas
RUFF Ruff and A Very Ruff Christmas Playwright: Kelly Joyce Fielder Country of Origin: United States A Spinning Dot Repertory Artist-In-Residence Production Ruff and A Very Ruff Christmas were created especially for the very youngest audiences (ages 0–5) and their...
The Kids From Amandla Street
Amandla Street is lively but riddled with prejudice, violence, racism, and fear. In spite of it all, the kids that live there want to change the world, live full lives, and dream big dreams.
The Mountain
Through beautiful and unique characters, the play explores the universality of childhood experience and the needs we have for home, friendship, and trust.
The Ogreling
The Ogreling tells the dark and wondrous story of a boy coming of age, discovering his otherness, and making peace with who he is and who he might become.
Only a Day
In this stunning production, a fox and a wild boar cannot bring themselves to tell a dayfly that her life only lasts a single day.
And…then he looked at me
And...then he looked meAnd...then he looked me Playwright: Jose Casas Country of Origin: United States of America A Spinning Dot Teen Apprentice Company Production. Bullying and gun violence are unfortunate realities in the lives of many young people today. In And ...
The Underground Library
The Underground LibraryThe Underground Library Playwright: Jon Keevy Country of Origin: South Africa A Spinning Dot Teen Company Production In life, things don't often go as planned. The sentiment couldn't be truer for Khanya, who is just about to graduate. Through a...
The Witchin’ Well
The Witchin' WellThe Witchin' Well Playwright: Joe Brennan Country of Origin: Ireland A Spinning Dot Youth Company Production This enchanting fairy tale from Ireland weaves elements of surprise and wonder that will delight audiences of all ages. Meet strange...
The Boy At the Edge of Everything
The Boy At the Edge of EverythingThe Boy At the Edge of Everything Playwright: Finegan Kruckemeyer Country of Origin: Australia A Spinning Dot Youth Company Production What happens when drive meets contemplation? Across time and space, the overscheduled...
Winner Takes All
Winning is all that matters in this society until suddenly, something happens that forces people to recognize the importance of friendship and being true to oneself.
The Bridge
This play, birthed from conflict-ridden Kosovo, empowers young people to consider their place as inspiring leaders who can indeed shift and shape the future of our world.
Paper Bag
Paper BagPaper Bag Playwright: Emily Levickas Country of Origin: United States A Spinning Dot Youth Company Production Paper Bag is about the joy of discovery! What is in all these paper bags? In this interactive play for young ones and their families, prepare to be...
Twin Paths
The MountainTwin Paths Playwright: Elijah Hatcher-Kay and Leo Nelson & Developed in collaboration with the Spinning Dot Theatre Teen Company Playwright Mentor: Lereko Mfono Country of Origin: United States A Spinning Dot Teen Company Production A Virtual...
Louise/The Bear
Louise/The BearLouise/The Bear Playwright: Karin Serres Country of Origin: France A Spinning Dot Teen Company Production Our young protagonist makes a discovery. She can see characters that no one else can - beautiful and huge white bears. This play from France...
BugPea Colours the Rainbow
BugPea Colours the RainbowBugPea Colours the Rainbow Playwright: Lereko Mfono Country of Origin: South Africa A Spinning Dot Youth Company Production A young girl heads out on an adventure to save the world by finding all of the colors that have gone missing! This...
Sedna
Sedna is based on a traditional Inuit tale. The story comes to life through storytelling and puppetry within a pillow fort underneath the stars.