The Theater at the 14th Street Y Announces the 2018-2019 Family Series

The 128-year-old 14th Street Y, the NYC staple that focuses on social awareness and change through art and theater, will continue to honor the edgy, diverse, and rich history of East Village throughout the upcoming season. The series will begin on October 20 with The Not-So-Spooky Ghost and run through May 2019.

“My mother] believed in exposing us to all parts of our imagination, building paths towards new unknowns,” says Ronit Mszhakblit, director of arts and culture at the 14th Street Y. “Here at the 14th Street Y Theater, we also believe that all children should experience that magic, sit excitedly for unknowns, and meet new characters for their imagination to take into new worlds.”

After one performance of each show, there will also be a curated activity elaborating on the themes of the show. Activities will include a program with Tenement Museum educator, improvisational dance led by one of the performers, crafting projects led by puppeteers, and even a talk back with the writer and actor of a show. 

See below for the full lineup:

The Not So Spooky Ghost

October 20-21, 27-2

A timid ghost, his skeleton father, and a mysterious scarecrow have lots of laughs in this all-ages show. The little ghost can’t scare a soul to please his Big Bad Dad, but help is on the way as the audience and some friends scare up fun fright.

Fox Fables by WonderSpark Puppets

November 3-4

This puppet adaptation of an Aesop's Fable is about a fox who loses his precious tail and with it his identity. He tries to be several other animals instead-with hilarious results- before realizing the moral lesson of this ancient story.