The Remember Balloons
Directed and Choreographed by Dominic Moore-Dunson
Original Music by Theron Brown
Based on the book by Jessie Oliveros
October 16-17, 2026.
55 minutes
Near West Theatre
Ages 7+ and Families
Grades 2 & up
James’s Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when he was young and Grandma when they were married. Grandpa has balloons about camping and Aunt Nelle’s poor cow. Grandpa also has a silver balloon filled with the memory of a fishing trip he and James took together.
But when Grandpa’s balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James can’t catch them. One day, Grandpa lets go of the silver balloon— and he doesn’t even notice!
Grandpa no longer has balloons of his own. But James has many more than before. It’s up to him to share those balloons, one by one.
Director/Choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson, Dance Magazine’s 2023 “25 to Watch”, adapts this touching story for the stage, accompanied by an original score, crafting a captivating dance-theatre experience suitable for multi-generational audiences, students and families.
Show Times:
Friday October 17, 2026 at 7pm
Saturday October 18, 2026 at 2pm
Hansel and Gretel
By Greg Banks
December 11-13, 2026
60 minutes
LatinUS Theater at the Pivot Center
Ages 6+ and Families
Grades 1 & up
Lost in a shadowy forest where hunger whispers and danger hides behind every tree, siblings Hansel and Gretel must rely on their wits, courage, and each other to find their way home. When they happen upon a mysterious cottage, the children discover that cleverness and loyalty to each other may be their only escape from the witch. Woven with imagination and a touch of magic, this playful, and just a little dark retelling brings the classic Grimm story to life reminding us that even in the darkest woods, light can be found in those you love.
Show Times
Friday December 11, 2026 at 7pm
Saturday December 12, 2026 at 10am, 1pm & 5pm
Sunday December 13. 2026 at 12pm & 2pm
Stuart Little, Touring Version
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by E.B. White
February 19-21, 2027
45 minutes
Rainey Institute
Ages 4+ and Families
Grades Pre-K & up
This is the endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart who is born into an ordinary New York family. All the charm, wisdom and joy of the E.B. White original are captured in this adaptation by Joseph Robinette. The many adventures—both big and small—of Stuart Little are brought vividly to life in this story-theatre presentation. The acting ensemble plays many human and animal roles in a series of delightful scenes that make up the marvelous maneuverings of a mild-mannered mouse trying to survive in a “real people’s world.”
Show Times
Friday February 19, 2027 at 7pm
Saturday February 20, 2027 at 10am, 1pm & 5pm
Sunday February 21, 20276 at 12pm & 2pm
Neverland, Musical
by Julian Butler
April 2-4, 2027
60 minutes
LatinUS Theater at the Pivot Center
Ages 6+ and Families
Grades 1 & up
Wendy is 13 and facing the biggest change of her life- her parents’ divorce. But when a mysterious, mischievous boy named Peter Pan appears and whisks her away to a world beyond the stars, Wendy’s journey takes an unexpected turn. In Neverland, anything is possible. She meets the rowdy Lost Boys, swims with mermaids, dances with fairies, and clashes with swashbuckling pirates led by the wickedly theatrical Captain Hook. But as the line between fantasy and reality blurs, Wendy must decide where she truly belongs.
Show Times
Friday April 2, 2027 at 7pm
Saturday April 3, 2027 at 10am, 1pm & 5pm
Sunday April 4, 20276 at 12pm & 2pm
PLAYGround
A Mini Theatre Festival
May, 2027
60 minutes
TBD
Ages All Ages
TCT is thrilled to present the newly relaunched PLAYground, a mini theatre festival featuring a series of short plays for young audiences and families. This collection of new works includes an interactive response process, inviting children and families to share their thoughts and reactions and helping Talespinner identify which stories to develop into full-length productions for future seasons.
Show Times TBD