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Childsplay Childsplay is Arizona's professional theatre company for young audiences. Performances at the Herberger Theatre in downtown Phoenix
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Arizona's Strikingly Original Theatre for Young Audiences

Congratulations to our youth troupe on their first rehearsal of Dracula. Part of our mission at Childsplay is to uplift ...
09/19/2026

Congratulations to our youth troupe on their first rehearsal of Dracula. Part of our mission at Childsplay is to uplift and mentor future theatre leaders and good humans. At the table here you'll find actors, our adult mentors, and our teen production team. Check out more info about YETi and their upcoming show by following them at

Joy can be a spark for learning.A new article in Psychology Today explores how joy, curiosity, persistence, and connecti...
09/09/2026

Joy can be a spark for learning.

A new article in Psychology Today explores how joy, curiosity, persistence, and connection can shape the way we learn, including insights from Literacy@Play, our research-practice partnership with Arizona State University.

We're proud to see this work featured and to be part of the ongoing conversation about the role of the arts in young people's learning and well-being.

Read the full article at: psychologytoday.com/us/blog/resonant-minds/202609/tuning-in-to-joy-and-finding-the-spark

🎭✨ First day is officially in the books!Congratulations to all of our Conservatory students on their first day this past...
09/07/2026

🎭✨ First day is officially in the books!

Congratulations to all of our Conservatory students on their first day this past Saturday! We’re so excited to welcome you back and can’t wait to see all the creativity, growth, and magic this semester will bring. 💫

Here’s to a fantastic semester ahead

09/03/2026

Childsplay's board announced Ellen Conn, the organization's longtime Director of Finance and General Manager, will become Managing Director, succeeding…

BIG NEWS! 🎉 Childsplay has been awarded a Youth Arts Engagement Grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency...
08/31/2026

BIG NEWS! 🎉 Childsplay has been awarded a Youth Arts Engagement Grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona!

This support helps make arts education opportunities possible for young people in our community, bringing creativity, connection, and the joy of theatre into the lives of even more young people.

We’re grateful to the Arizona Commission on the Arts for investing in the power of the arts and in the next generation of artists, storytellers, and dreamers. 💫

Arizona Commission on the Arts

❄️ MEET THE CAST OF THE NATIONAL TOUR! ❄️We’re hitting the road with THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES BY EZRA JACK KEATS!...
08/24/2026

❄️ MEET THE CAST OF THE NATIONAL TOUR! ❄️

We’re hitting the road with THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES BY EZRA JACK KEATS! ✨

Meet the talented cast bringing Peter, his family, and Keats’ beloved characters to life on stages across the country:

Deatra D. Branston as Mom (and others)
Ryan L. Jenkins as Peter (and others)
Arjun Paramore Jr. as Dad (and others)

Adapted for the stage by Jerome Hairston, this imaginative musical play brings The Snowy Day, Whistle for Willie, Goggles!, and A Letter to Amy to life through humor, music, and innovative shadow puppetry.

We can’t wait to take this beloved story ON TOUR! ❄️🚐✨

08/17/2026

📢Just added📢 We are excited to announce that Childsplay's "The Snowy Day" will take the TCA stage on October 3!❄️ Using innovative shadow puppetry, this musical play covers the topics of childhood joys and challenges of growing up, celebrating the magic and boundless possibilities of the first snowfall. This show is perfect for children and families! Grab your tickets now > https://direc.to/pftP

🎤 Calling all teens who are excited about SINGING, DANCING, and PERFORMING!CAST is a dynamic ensemble of singers focused...
08/10/2026

🎤 Calling all teens who are excited about SINGING, DANCING, and PERFORMING!

CAST is a dynamic ensemble of singers focused on delivering quality vocal performances. The troupe provides young vocalists with the opportunity to explore a DIVERSE range of musical styles, hone their singing skills, and experience the EXCITEMENT of live performance!

Whether you love being on stage, discovering new music, or performing alongside other talented young artists, CAST is a place to GROW your skills, BUILD your confidence, and HAVE FUN doing what you love! 🎶

Head to childsplayaz.org/cast-troupe or the link in bio for more info!

Address

900 S Mitchell Drive
Tempe, AZ
85281

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 4:30pm
Sunday 11am - 4:30pm

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+14809215700

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