Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.  One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?  Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.

This Spark Series performance is ideal for students in preschool – third grade.  Runtime is 1 hour and focused themes include Emotional/Social Development, Imagination, Self Esteem, Bravery, Imagination, Self-Awareness, Social Awareness and Self-Management.  Curriculum Connections can be made to Fine Arts, Language Arts, and Science

Marathon Center for the Performing Arts’ Spark Series offers an exciting extension of classroom work.  Taking place during the school day, performances are not only fun but most are aligned with Ohio Academic Standards to assist throughout multiple subject areas.  Learn more about the Spark Series and purchase tickets here.