ENHANCE YOUR THEATER EXPERIENCE
Join us for Opening Weekend and celebrate with enriching lobby activities and post-performance on-stage photo opportunities!
Enhance your time at First Stage with our Pre-Show Experiences — engaging, family-friendly activities led by First Stage teaching artists that explore each show's themes, all designed to spark curiosity and connection before the performance begins.
Tech Talks — Stay after the performance for an extended talkback to learn more about the process of creating a show from the artists themselves.
PRE-SHOW WORKSHOPS ROSE OF TREASON
These 45-minute workshops allow families to learn more about the themes and topics of The Rose of Treason through participation in theater and drama activities before attending the performance at MYAC's Goodman Mainstage Hall.
- Saturday, November 8 at 2:30 PM (before the 3:30 PM performance)
- Saturday, November 15 at 2:30 PM (before the 3:30 PM performance)
Panel Discussion with The Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center
Sunday, November 9 at 2:45 PM
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PRE-SHOW EXPERIENCES & POST-SHOW TECH TALK THE PIGEON GETS A BIG TIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!
Arrive early to explore literacy, STEM, and sensory centers in the lobby, themed around your favorite Mo Willems characters!
- November 21 – December 28, 2025 (30 minutes before all public performances)
- Following the 1 PM performance on Saturday, December 6, there will be a special appearance from the creative team behind The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! — Mo Willems, Adam Tobin, Deborah Wicks La Puma, and Megan Alrutz.
Post-Show Tech Talk: Developing New Work
Sunday, December 7, following the 3:30 PM performance
Featuring: Michelle LoRicco (Director & Associate Artistic Director)
PRE-SHOW EXPERIENCES & POST-SHOW TECH TALK LOVABYE DRAGON
Join First Stage teaching artists in MYAC's Goodman Mainstage Hall lobby before each performance to explore literacy, STEM, and sensory centers, themed around Lovabye Dragon!
- January 24 – February 15, 2026 (1 hour before all public performances)
Post-Show Tech Talk: Remounting a Show & Costume Design
Sunday, February 8, following the 1:00 PM performance
Featuring: Lyndsey Kuhlmann (Assistant Costume Designer & Costume Shop Cutter/Draper)
POST-SHOW TECH TALK PETER PAN AND WENDY
Arrive early to explore literacy, STEM, and sensory centers in the lobby that will transport you to Neverland!
- February 22 – March 20, 2026 (30 minutes before all public performances)
Post-Show Tech Talk: Physical Theater & Scenic Design
Sunday, March 1, following the 3:30 PM performance
Featuring: Sarah Hunt Frank (Scenic Designer) and Jeff Frank (Director & Executive Artistic Director)
PRE-SHOW EXPERIENCES DISNEY'S FROZEN
Arrive early to explore literacy, STEM, and sensory centers in the lobby, themed around your favorite Mo Willems characters!
- April 11 – May 17, 2026 (30 minutes before all public performances)