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Family Programming

Providing world-class theater experiences to engage families ages 0-100!

 

The Alliance Theatre provides world-class theater experiences through amazing Family Series productions, Acting Classes and Workshops designed for families, our groundbreaking Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young productions, and much more.

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Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young

Introduce your 0-5 year olds to arts and culture with fun and inspiring professional performances designed especially for them. These inventive art experiences nurture creative thinking and focus while overcoming age, developmental barriers, and language.
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Theatre for Young Audiences

Theatre for Young Audiences programming brings high-quality, engaging work to life, producing captivating stories designed for the entire family to enjoy. Share imaginative experiences that spark discovery and deepen understanding, creating moments of wonder and connection that last long after the curtain closes.

The Underground Rep

Inspired by the multi-year construction project and excavation beneath the Woodruff Arts Center’s Memorial Arts Building, Alliance will open with three youth and family productions performed in repertory – all set underground! The Underground Rep will feature the delightful family musicals Into The Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale; Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience; and the world-premiere, The Great Ant Sleepover.

Explore The Underground Rep

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For Early Learners

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Babies: Off Book!

Shake up your weekly routine with this FREE sensory story time for infants and toddlers. Alliance Theatre teaching artists will guide you through a multi-sensory experience engaging the voice, body, and imagination.

Go Off Book

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Baby Rave ATL

Baby Rave ATL is a sensory dance party designed for little ones 0-18 months and their caregivers! Led by a composer/sound artist and a dancer/choreographer, this research-driven experience nurtures early development through movement, music, and playful connection.

Dance Party with Us

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Lullaby Project

Families are invited to create and sing personal lullabies for their babies with the help of professional musicians and teaching artists. Creating, singing, and sharing lullabies promotes overall family well-being by supporting caregiver and maternal health, early child development, and parent-child bonding.

More About the Project

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Coming Soon

Toddler Takeover

This one-of-a-kind experience developed for children from birth through 5 years old will feature performances of the Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young, art-making at the High Museum of Art, activities with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians, and much more.

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Sensory Friendly Programming

The Alliance offers sensory-friendly programming like Meet Your Seat, along with devices such as noise reducing headphones, designated quiet spaces, fidget manipulatives.
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Birthday Parties

Get ready to celebrate your special day like a true theater enthusiast with your guests at the Alliance Theatre. Let’s make your birthday an unforgettable celebration filled with theater magic!
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Come Curious. Leave Changed.

Join us for transformative theater that speaks to the heart of Atlanta.

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