Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum

Family Fundays

Created and Directed by Christopher Gilstrap

Sundays June 21, 2026 - August 9, 2026 (excl. July 19)

Gather ’round on a Sunday morning for an hour of interactive storytelling, music, and friendship on the mainstage. Designed with kids younger than 8 and their families in mind, but open to all ages!

Please select a performance

Sun, Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am

Rip Van Winkle: A dreamy time travel adventure! Rip Van Winkle has been asleep for 250 years. Fortunately, his time-traveling daughter Judith has a plan, and she needs you to catch him up on what he's missed. Help Rip return to the 1600s with two and a half centuries of wisdom, an open mind, and an expanded imagination!

Sun, Jun 28th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Loki and the Magic Ring: Treasure and mischief! Loki, Norse god of mischief, has stolen the magical jeweler Andvari's ring! Legend says it will bring good fortune and treasure, but Andvari casts a spell upon it to bring only bad luck to the trickster and all who possess the ring. What silly antics will happen next as the Norse gods all pursue it?

Sun, Jul 5th, 2026 at 10:30 am

The Fisherman and the Genie: Wishes, wits, and whimsy! A fisherman pulls a strange bottle from the sea, and out pops a mighty genie. Face to face with such a powerful being, can you help the fisherman stay one step ahead? We'll need your ideas, your laughter, and maybe even a wish or two to turn the tide in this legendary tale from One Thousand and One Nights.

Sun, Jul 12th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Tricky Till Eulenspiegel: Pranks and puns galore! Prank-loving jester Till Eulenspiegel likes to poke fun at those in power, much to the chagrin of the local royalty. When they say, "Spill the beans!" or "Take a hike!" he does just that. Explore what fun you can have with the English language with this silly folktale from German folklore. You may find that playing with figurative language is "a piece of cake!"

Sun, Jul 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Ahoy, Captain Stormalong!: Adventure on the high seas! Stormalong needs your help to crew his ship! Climb aboard, raise your voice in a shanty, and lift the sails. It's time for an adventure on the high seas of the imagination with a towering giant of American folklore.

Sun, Aug 2nd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Rootin' Tootin' Slue-Foot Sue: Trailblaze the wild west! Slue-Foot Sue knows a thing or two about nature, animals, and the untamed beauty of nature. Join Sue and Pecos Bill on a wild west adventure. Get the real, never-before-told story of her life in the wilderness and how she became a legendary part of American folklore.

Sun, Aug 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Robin Hood: A rollicking tale come to life! Robin Hood is calling you to join his band of Merry Men of Sherwood Forest! Partake in the May Games and sing songs to soften even the grumpiest of hearts (ahem – Sheriff of Nottingham!). The kingdom depends on you to help fulfill its true and just potential, and celebrate the return of King Richard the Lionheart!

Family Admission: $25

One (1) ticket grants entry for up to 5 group members. Parties exceeding 5 individuals may purchase additional tickets.

Seating is General Admission.