360° Theatre Resource Center for Families
Childsplay welcomes you to its 360° theatre experiences…opportunities for you and your family to extend your theatre experience before, during and after a performance. Look here for special lobby programs, family workshops, discussion questions, and activities to do on your own, with your family, and with your community.
With Two Wings | Rock The Presidents
Before the performance
- Read about Daedalus and Icarus: http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/religion/myths/daedalus.htm
- Look at artwork by Andy Goldsworthy, whose nests inspired the director of With Two Wings: View Artwork
At the performance
- Come early and learn about aerodynamics while making your own designer paper airplane!
- Extend your theatre experience with a Family Workshop:
360˚ Theatre Family Improv
Saturday, February 4th
11:00 AM -- 12:30 PM
Childsplay’s Campus for Imagination and Wonder: 900 S. Mitchell Drive, Tempe
$15 per person (including pizza lunch)
Like to make your family laugh? Join us for a morning of comedy and improv for the entire family. This workshop is perfect for children ages 6 & up (and, of course, their parents and grandparents).
To register, please click here: https://www.childsplayaz.org/360-event-registration.php. Please note that you will still need to reserve your tickets for the performance of With Two Wings through the Tempe Center for the Arts box office: http://www.childsplayaz.org/ticket-info-single.php.
Go behind the scenes:
With Two Wings Backstage Tour
Saturday, February 4th
Immediately following the 1 pm performance
$3 per person
Tour the set of With Two Wings – go onstage and backstage with members of the cast or crew. This exclusive tour is limited to 20 people!
Advance registrations are required: https://www.childsplayaz.org/360-event-registration.php. Please note that you will still need to reserve your tickets for the performance of With Two Wings through the Tempe Center for the Arts box office: http://www.childsplayaz.org/ticket-info-single.php.
After the performance
- Keep reading with this suggested book and internet link list.
Before the performance
- Read fun facts about presidents and presidential history: http://www.littleknownfactsshow.com/presidents.html
At the performance
- Come early and write a letter to a living president or First Lady!
- Extend your theatre experience with a Family Workshop:
360˚ Theatre Election Special!
Saturday, February 25th
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Childsplay’s Campus for Imagination and Wonder: 900 S. Mitchell Drive, Tempe
$10 per person (including snack)
It’s Dog vs. Duck for President! This fast-paced, fun-filled hour long workshop is a Childsplay favorite and is being offered to the public for the first time. Your whole family will learn about the Electoral College system as they create campaigns and cast votes for Dog or Duck. You’ll be laughing all the way to the ballot box! This workshop is perfect for children ages 8 & up (and, of course, their parents and grandparents).
To register, please click here: https://www.childsplayaz.org/360-event-registration.php. Please note that you will still need to reserve your tickets for the performance of Rock the Presidents through the Tempe Center for the Arts box office: http://www.childsplayaz.org/ticket-info-single.php.
- Go behind the scenes:
Rock the Presidents Backstage Tour
Saturday, February 25th
Immediately following the 4 pm performance
$3 per person
Tour the set of Rock the Presidents – go onstage and backstage with members of the cast or crew. This exclusive tour is limited to 20 people!
Advance registrations are required: https://www.childsplayaz.org/360-event-registration.php. Please note that you will still need to reserve your tickets for the performance of With Two Wings through the Tempe Center for the Arts box office: http://www.childsplayaz.org/ticket-info-single.php.
After the performance…
- Keep reading with this suggested book and internet link list: suggested book and internet link list