Did you know that the Museum has a 180-seat theater located in the entry building? On most Saturday mornings, there are live performances ranging from music, and dance to plays and puppet shows. These performances are thoughtfully chosen to stimulate a child’s curiosity and imagination as well as appeal to parents and caregivers.

This is not a theater where kids are expected to sit in their seats and quietly watch. Instead, the shows are highly interactive and the audience is encouraged to sing, clap and dance along. Audience members are often invited on stage to assist a performer by doing everything from laying down a track of music to being encased in a giant bubble. There are many great photo opportunities, too.

This summer, in addition to a CD release party for Frances England, you can travel to Iran, New Orleans and Australia through music and theater. Check out the Performances section of our Web site for details about all our theatrical offerings. We believe that early exposure to the visual and performing arts helps children to develop a lifelong connection to both creating and supporting the arts. In our increasingly digital world, this connection is very important.

Speaking of photo opportunities…we’d like you to send us your favorite picture taken during any performance from the past season. The best photo wins 4 tickets to a performance of their choice. We’ll post the winners on our Web site.

Email your photos to jcaleshu(at)badm.org. Thanks!