Yes! And...'s 'Winter Sort of Thing'

For Parents:

A "Best Bet for You and Your Kids" by the Philadelphia Inquirer

Yes! And...'s Winter Sort of Thing - a family experience!

FAQ:

Q: What are the appropriate ages and grades for this performance?
A: Our captive audience has proved that Yes! And...'s Winter Sort of Thing is quite appropriate for almost any age! However, we find that students in grades 4-7 are particulary engaged as they can grasp the subject matter, get almost all the jokes, and follow the plot line.
Q: Are there scary moments?
A: Maybe! There are some intense moments of peril, but we've never had an audience member leave because of one, including some 3 and 4 year olds.
Q: How long is the performance?
A: Typically, Yes! And...'s Winter Sort of Thing runs between 50 and 65 minutes. There's no intermission, but the lobby is open for refreshments before and after the performance and FREE POPCORN!
Q: How do I get tickets?
A: Call our office at 215-951-0330 x2117 or go to the main page to reserve on-line. No money is collected until the day of the performance. Typically, the on-line reservations close a few hours before each performance.
Q: Do you offer group discounts for my youth group / temple association / hockey team?
A: Absolutely! We can make a deal. Email michael@yesandcamp.org for details about this group offer.
Q: Will my child be singing the songs from the production months later?
A: Yes! We've received email from parents all over the Delaware valley as testimony to this!
Q: What is this "Winter Sort of Thing?"
A: Yes! And…'s Winter Sort of Thing is a 6 month long program that brings children from every walk of life and age together with professional artists to create and perform a full length musical on the stage at Eastern University. Through script-writing collaboratively, and the extensive rehearsal process this ensemble of 30+ create a wild and wonderful story that reflects both the struggles of childhood and the struggles of citizenship in a complex society. Young people 7-17 from Kensington and Chestnut Hill join teachers, actors, musicians, social workers and dancers on stage in the performance of this original piece of theatre. Rated a"Best Bet for you and your kids" by the Philadelphia Inquirer
Q: Who is Yes! And...?
A: Yes! And… is a Philadelphia Non-profit that has been working with children and professional artists for the last ten years. Yes! And….'s model of collaborative arts education uses art skills to teach children collaboration, confidence and their own capacity. After School Programs, Summer Theatre Camps, Play Building Festivals, and Yes! And…'s Winter Sort of Thing are programs designed to teach artistic and social skills, while equipping each child with the confidence and curiosity to become not just students but explorers. Yes! And... has been working for over ten years to bring young people from all over the Philadelphia area together to tell wild and excellent stories. Find out more at www.yesandcamp.org