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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Interactive Show
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 11:00am
Place: Barrett Administrative and Recreation Complex
(BARC) 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326
Experience the spellbinding stories and colorful characters of beloved author and artist Eric Carle in a whole new way, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Show! Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, this innovative stage brings to life four Eric Carle stories, through 45 magical, handcrafted puppets, world-class puppeteering and lively original musical that invites your little one to play along with their favorite stories!
About the Show
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Show invites young audiences to embark on a captivating journey through the pages of the beloved Eric Carle books. As the enchanting tales come to life on stage, children will be immersed in the world of vibrant colors, well-known characters, and wonderful storytelling. Through the magic of live theater, this interactive experience sparks the imagination, encouraging children to actively engage with the stories through call and response activities, encouraging them to count, identify colors and even participate in simple reading exercises. The gentle pace of the show and the cheerful storytelling create a safe and enjoyable environment, making it an ideal introduction to the wonders of the theatrical arts for little ones. By tapping into their boundless imagination, fostering a sense of discovery, and eliciting joyful laughter, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Show promises to be an unforgettable and educational adventure for children’s first theatrical encounter.
Audiences will get up and move with From Head to Toe; dream and sing with The Very Quiet Cricket; play along mischievous shapes of Little Cloud; and of course, help The Very Hungry Caterpillar on his timeless journey.
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, this all-new, innovative stage production presents some of your favorite Eric Carle stories, brought to life in an intimate storytelling setting by world-class puppeteers and 45 handcrafted, magical puppets.
We invite you to leap onto the page and introduce your little ones to an interactive Eric Carle experience. Filled with color, wit, imagination - and one very hungry caterpillar.