Children's Book Club
and Performance Series

The Children's Book Club and Performance Series is the perfect way to open the hearts and minds of children, by encouraging them to seek further, explore more, and engage themselves in the world of literature and live theatre. We believe, that it's never too early to jumpstart a child's imagination, and that if presented with stories that fascinate them, children can't help but discover the pleasures of reading. We also know, that theatre reinforces the importance of reading. A live production has the ability to jump a story off the page and bring it to life. In this digital era in which we live, young people have much to learn from the interactions that take place between the characters in the books they read, and on the stage.

Our weekday offerings were created as a way to enhance in-school literary and curriculum programs, while providing cultural and artistic opportunities to elementary and middle school students for whom a lack of arts programming is evident. These weekday shows make great field trips for school groups. 

Sponsored in part by Council Members James F. Gennaro, Linda Lee, and Sandra Ung.

Arts On Stage

Reserve Now – Pay Later
Call this number for reservations: 718.266.0202 or email: info@aosny.com
Shows begin at 10:00am and 11:45am
All Tickets: $12, Teachers attend for free!

Arts On Stage makes learning fun.  At an Arts On Stage show, the theater is converted into a learning laboratory deepening and enriching student learning.  A combination of live adaptations of children’s literature, academic and rich cultural programs, enable real-life lessons in friendship, math, science and history.  The shows being offered for 2024/2025 and their corresponding dates are indicated below.  Please call Arts On Stage to make a reservation, and for all other pertinent information.

Performances Scheduled at QPAC:

November 25, 2024: The Magic of Science

November 26, 2024: Winter Laser Holidays

December 2, 2024: Mistletunes-Rock “N” Roll

December 3, 2024: Mistletunes-Rock “N” Roll

December 4, 2024: Snowkus Pocus

December 5, 2024: Twas The Night Before Christmas

December 6, 2024: Calpulli Mexican Dance

December 9, 2024: Holidays Around the World

December 10, 2024: North Pole Nonsense

December 11, 2024: Arithmetickles

December 12, 2024: Science + Juggling = Fun - Explore Science Curriculum

December 17, 2024: Nutcracker

December 19, 2024: Hispanic, Latin, Afro-Caribbean Music & Dance

February 10, 2024: Zuma

February 11, 2024: Zuma

February 14, 2024: Zuma

February 27, 2024: The Rainbow Fish

February 28, 2024: Let Freedom Ring & Sing

March 3, 2025: Chinese Acrobats

March 4, 2025: Chinese Acrobats

March 5, 2025: Chinese Acrobats

March 19, 2025: Freedom Train / Harriet Tubman

March 24, 2025: Wizard of Oz on Ice

March 25, 2025: Wizard of Oz on Ice

March 26, 2025: Wizard of Oz on Ice

April 29, 2025: Cinderella

April 30, 2025: Magic or Science

May 8, 2025: Miss Nelson Has A Field Day

May 13, 2025: Circus From Around the World

May 19, 2025: Break & Skate

May 20, 2025: Break & Skate

May 22, 2025: Tribute to Michael Jackson

May 29, 2025: African Hip-Hop

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The Paper Bag Players

The award-winning Paper Bag Players have been keeping it simple---and simply hilarious for over 66 years!  For reservations visit www.thepaperbagplayers.org, call 212-353-2332 or email: paperbag@thepaperbagplayers.org.

All shows begin at 10:30am, $9.00 all seats (every 20th ticket is FREE)! Grades pre-k through 3.

America’s beloved children’s theater company, THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS, has been creating imaginative worlds from paper and cardboard since 1958. Our 66th season introduces a joyful new show, WE START TO SING! The show bursts with zany stories, audience participation, sing-along songs, foot-stomping dances, larger-than-life characters and bringing art to life on a giant easel. It’s a funny, friendly, and thrilling hour of theater – perfect for children ages 3 through 9, perfect for everyone!

“Rise and Shine” follows the sun as it wakes up and prepares for work, punching in as the moon punches out. “We Start to Sing” continues the theme of waking up, adding the full cast in a vigorous song and dance to get things really moving. In “A Day on the Lake,” two friends on a fishing trip get more than they bargained for, while “Ants in My Pants” invites the entire audience in a song and dance to help in a tricky picnic situation. The hour is rounded out with flying pizzas, a game called “Spin-A-Dance,” a girl who rides a whale all the way home, and much more. It’s all wrapped up in our signature paper and cardboard costumes, sets and props to inspire the imagination. Come join the creativity and wake up with a smile as We Start To Sing!

Created by co-artistic directors Kevin Richard Woodall and John Stone and The Paper Bag Players Creative Team. Directed by Kevin Richard Woodall. Musical direction and composition by John Stone. Scenic Designers: Florencia Escudero and Jonathan Peck. Production Supervisor: James Huggans.

Performances Scheduled at QPAC:

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 @ 10:30am

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 @ 10:30am

Thursday, April 24, 2025 @ 10:30am

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Children Performances at QPAC