The Birthday of the World

How can you repair the world, finding one spark at a time? Gather around and lean forward as we share a gift with you – a story about how the world was born and how it needs your help to be filled with light again. Based on the beautiful children's book by Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen and drawing from Jewish folklore, this immersive performance brings a timeless and timely story to life through gentle storytelling, visual wonder, and sensory play.  

Originally produced by The Alliance Theatre, September 2025

  • Written and Directed by: Jonathan Shmidt Chapman

  • Inspired by the book Birthday of the World by Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen

  • Producer: Olivia Aston Bosworth

  • Composer: Sam Shankman

  • Scenic and Puppet Design: Lynn Jeffries

  • Lighting Design: Jayson T. Waddell

  • Costume Design: April Andrew Carswell

  • Stage Manager: Myah Harper

  • Original Cast: Reuben Haller, Jo-Jo Steine, Leah Thomas, Myah Harper

  • Photo Credits: Casey Ford

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