About this Event
About the Show
Step under the Big Top and into the magical world of the circus! Join Mickey as he discovers the hard work and determination it takes to become the next circus star. You won’t want to miss bubble magic, scarf juggling, and (of course) a final tight rope act that will dazzle and amaze. Catch this imaginative, interactive program led by returning favorites Only Make Believe!
Time and Place
Important Note: To get ahead of the busy holiday season, performances will take place at 10am on back-to-back Saturdays: November 14th and 21st. We'll be in the Helen Hayes Gallery of The National Theatre, located at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Tickets and Donations
Pre-registration is FREE but donations are welcome. In the event of a cancellation, feel free to join the waitlist. We also accept walk-ins, pending the availability of space. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.
Audience
This performance is ideal for children ages 3-6 but all are welcome!
Accessibility
This performance will be ASL-interpreted; seating is available for patrons requiring access to this service. The space is wheelchair accessible and space is designated for wheelchair seating.
About the Artists
Only Make Believe (OMB) creates interactive theatre with children in hospitals, special education schools, and care facilities. Inspiring joy and imagination, their professional actors engage children with medically fragile conditions and developmental disabilities, fostering social and emotional growth. OMB is dedicated to the principle that engaging a child’s imagination is a vital part of learning and developing life skills. Their programming empowers children to explore their imagination, engage in critical thinking, and discover the fun-filled experience of expressing emotions through interactive theatre. Learn more at www.onlymakebelieve.org.
About Saturday Morning Live at The National:
Saturday Morning Live at The National is a program of The National Theatre Foundation that has been entertaining young audiences and their families since 1980. A small donation goes a long way to helping us grow this program while keeping it accessible. Visit nationaltheatre.org/saturday-morning-live to learn more.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM
Lobby Opens
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Performance
Event venue & nearby stays
The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States
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