The Paper Bag Players is a non-profit theater company of adults who create and perform original, contemporary, musical theater for children and their families. Their shows, based on a child’s everyday experiences, combine short plays, rousing songs, freewheeling dances, audience participation, mime, and painting and drawing on stage. Common household objects, cardboard boxes and brown craft paper brightened with splashes of poster paint and crayon transform into their sets, props and costumes. The Paper Bag Players touring has taken them to 37 states and 12 countries internationally. The Bags have received numerous accolades and awards for their 66 years performing.

With flying pizzas, a game called “Spin-A-Dance,” and a girl who rides a whale all the way home, "We Start to Sing" overflows with zany fun and lyrical movement from the adored Paper Bag Players. Bursting with new work and classic sketches and featuring hilarious stories, freewheeling dances, lovable characters, whimsical music, and their signature paper and cardboard sets and costumes, this show will have your family giggling for more!

Ages 3 – 9

Location: Scheuer Auditorium

Tickets: $18 Adult; $14 Adult Jewish Museum Family member

Children 18 and under are free. Includes Museum admission.

Concert ticket reservations are required for both adults and children to reserve seats.

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