Word for WordPLAY
WORD for WORDPLAY
WORD for WORDPLAY
WORD for WORDPLAY
WORD for WORDPLAY
Word for WordPLAY
Experience the creativity and joy of Word for Word, now for the whole family!
Word for Word is expanding its unique approach to bringing literature to the stage with Word for WordPLAY, a new program for children and their parents. Using every word from beloved texts, our mission is to use theater and literature to open up a world of infinite creative possibilities. Through the power of play, self-expression, and imagination, we seek to strengthen the bonds of family and community.
Word for WordPLAY will launch in 2025 with a series of fun family events, that will include performances of stories alongside other creative activities like games, face-painting, juggling, puzzles, and more just all-around fun. (Shhh—Don't tell your kids, but they'll be learning too!)
In Early 2026, Word for WordPLAY will have its first full production, bringing the whole family the same great acting, costumes, sets, and sounds that you've learned to expect from Word for Word.
Upcoming Word for WordPLAY Events
Word for WordPLAY Family Playdate
Sunday, February 23rd, 11am - 2pm
at Z Space
Free with reservation
A fun-filled day of activities for us to announce this new program to our extended Word for Word and Z Space family. We'll have lots of literature and theater-themed activities for children including pictionary, juggling, family freeze dance, charades, and more! We'll invite your children to learn alongside a little crocodile and a very dramatic Ankylosaurus, while inviting parents to learn about what exciting activities we'll have for families in the coming year. Reserve your spot now! With performances and games starting at various times, you can drop in on this event at any point during its duration.
Pajama Fam Jam and Storytime!
Sunday, April 6th, 11am - 1pm
at Z Space
Free with reservation
Come and relax with the whole family as we drink hot chocolate and listen to some of your favorite stories for kids being read by Word for WordPLAY creator Gendell Hing-Hernández. With years of experience as a Word for Word performer, Gendell's evocative and engaging reading style will spark your child's imagination. This performance is the heart at what we are aiming for with this new program. Stories to include Room On The Broom, ZOG, Love Monster, The Day The Crayons Quit, The Mountain That Loved a Bird, and Up The Mountain Path. We'll have fun games and activities prior to the performance.
A Word for WordPLAY StoryTime Reading
Saturday, May 10th, 11am - 1pm
at Z Space
Free with reservation
Featuring:
The Whale and The Snail by Julia Donaldson &
The Eyes and The Impossible by David Eggers
Word for WordPLAY storytime readings feature the same imaginative and evocative performances of stories you've come to expect from Word for Word, geared toward helping children expand and illuminate their imagination. We aim to create a family friendly atmosphere where folks can experience the magic of literature and theater while bonding as a family. As with our grown-up Off the Page series, seeing which of these stories work best will help us choose which ones get the full production treatment!
