Young Audiences
Age recommendations and/or ratings are noted but please use your own best judgment — you know yourself and your children best. For relatively unbiased reviews of all types of media and help figuring out what’s appropriate for your kids check out Common Sense Media.
Download a pdf of our brochure of Programs for Young Audiences designed by Centre Grafik, Inc.
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The Young Audiences series was supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; and by Target.
Shorts for Tots
Age 5+. Running time: Approx. 60 min.
- Sat, Feb 13, 2:00 pm
A collection of short, animated films aimed at our youngest audience members. More »
Segal Puppet Theatre & Co.
Age 4+. Running time: Approx. 40 min.
- Sat, Feb 20, 2:00 pm
Segal Puppet Theatre & Co. returns to the Colonial with a brand new show: A Ducky Day in the French Cafe. Remember the story of the five little ducks who went out one day? That’s right, they went over the hill and far away. Did you ever wonder where they went? In this delightful little confection, you will find they have wandered into The French Cafe run by chefs Philippe and Francoise who have been searching for five customers so they can make their famous French soufflé. Unfortunately keeping five ducks around proves harder than expected in this family oriented puppet delicacy. More »
Two of a Kind
Age 4+. Running time: Approx. 60 min.
- Sat, Feb 27, 2:00 pm
“Two of a Kind is a one-of-a-kind find!” says Publishers’ Weekly. Two of a Kind presents musical programs for audiences of all ages, including songs, movement, sign language, puppets and more – all with an emphasis on interaction and participation. More »
Shaolin Soccer
Directed by Stephen Chow. HK. 2001. Age 8+. Running time: 87 min.
- Sat, Mar 6, 2:00 pm
At Kung Fu, they’re masters. But when it comes to soccer, they’re total disasters. Now, the only way to win…is to believe in Shaolin. (Miramax Films) “Whatever this universe is, you’re inside it, with your mouth open, wishing that all sporting events could be this exhilarating, that all human bodies could work this way, that all simpleminded movies could be this mindfully empty-headed.” (David Edelstein, Slate.com)
Looney Tunes
Age 5+. Running time: Approx. 70 min.
- Sat, Mar 13, 2:00 pm
Selected cartoons from the Warner Brothers catalog; featuring Chuck Jones.
Darby O’Gill and the Little People
Directed by Robert Stevenson. US. 1959. Age 6+. Running time: 93 min.
- Sat, Mar 20, 2:00 pm
“Albert Sharpe is an Irish caretaker whose tendency to spin the blarney causes no one to believe him when he becomes the guest of the Leprechauns in their underground home. Great special effects create a timeless atmosphere of charm and fantasy. Also starring Sean Connery.” (TLA Film & Video Guide)
Billy Kelly
Age 4+. Running time: Approx. 60 min.
- Sat, Mar 27, 2:00 pm
Billy Kelly is a guy with a guitar and shoes and a nose and a new CD called “Thank You for Joining the Happy Club” and a couch and other stuff. His songs are humorous as well as funny. Speaking of his songs, his song “People Really Like Milk” went to #1 on the SIRIUS/XM Satellite Radio channel “Kids Place Live”! (Please don’t mention this to his other songs.) National Public Radio said that Billy has “an endearingly oddball since of humor,” but sadly they did not say anything about his sense of smell, which is pretty good too. Billy Kelly’s live performances feature sing-alongs, dance-alongs, yell-alongs, and snowman-alongs, among other types of ‘alongs’ too numerous to enumerate here. More »
Back to the Future Marathon
Directed by Robert Zemekis. US. 1986, 1989, 1990. PG. Running time: 116, 108, 118 min.
- Sat, Jun 19, 12:00 pm
All three films, back-to-back (well, with a half hour break for lunch) starting at noon. This could make for a cool thing to do with your dad on the day before Father’s Day! Tickets will be on sale soon! More »