Performances

A Whole, Wide World of Performing Arts Magic!

NJPAC opens up a world of culture to children, families and schools, presenting the best in live performance from a wide diversity of disciplines. Choose from music, theater, puppetry, dance and special holiday attractions. Programs serve students PreK-12th grade, and children ages 3 to 18. NJPAC also provides curriculum materials, professional development workshops, pre-performance workshops, and meet-the-artist sessions, all designed to reinforce the educational value of each program.

 

Verizon "Passport to Culture" FamilyTime Series
The Verizon Passport to Culture FamilyTime Performance Series brings your family a whole, wide world of performing arts magic. We've got something sure to delight everyone — and all at family-friendly prices!

Click here for the 2011-2012 season of FamilyTime performances.

FamilyTime Pre-Performance Workshops
Prior to select performances, NJPAC offers a Pre-Performance Workshop, designed for children (ages 5 and up) and accompanying adults. Workshops are held from 12:30pm to 1:30pm in NJPAC's Chase Room. Tickets are $11 for parents and $6 for children. Space is limited to 35 attendants per workshop. Each workshops relates to a specific FamilyTime performance.

2011-2012 Workshops

 

Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 12:30pm
A Chinese New Year: Ribbon Dance
In this workshop, led by Nai-Ni Chen, participants will learn The Ribbon Dance, which originated over 2,000 years ago and has been called the most representative Chinese Folk Dance seen around the world.
Related Performance: Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
Tickets: $5
ORDER WORKSHOP ONLINE OR CALL (888) 466-5722

 

Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 12:30pm
ImaginOcean
Puppeteer and NJPAC teaching artist Steven Hollow will engage children of all ages in a workshop where they will create original puppets. Participants will surely be excited to see their artwork come to life!
Related Performance: ImaginOcean
Tickets: $5
ORDER WORKSHOP ONLINE OR CALL (888) 466-5722

Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 12:30pm
P.Nokio
Led by Wincey Terry, this interactive workshop will employ creative activities to explore the classic storybook of Pinocchio and give it a hip hop twist by using acting tools, body, voice and the imagination.
Related Performance: P.Nokio
Tickets: $5
ORDER WORKSHOP ONLINE OR CALL (888) 466-5722