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Kites from AIR PLAY. Photo by Florence Montmare.
All ages
Tickets from $20
Ages 7+
Tickets from $20
Find the courage to
share your story.
Experience a breathtaking homage
to the power of air.
KENNEDY CENTER PREMIERE
A WORLD PREMIERE KENNEDY CENTER COMMISSION
BASED ON THE BOOK BY JACQUELINE WOODSON
Air Play
The Day You Begin
by Acrobuffos
Umbrellas fly, fabrics soar over the audience, balloons swallow people, and
snow swirls, filling the stage. Air Play transforms ordinary objects into
uncommon beauty through a wordless, magical adventure as two siblings
journey through a surreal land of air.
Script by Jacqueline Woodson
Music and Lyrics by Toshi Reagon
Directed by Charlotte Brathwaite
Nov. 4–6, 2022 | Eisenhower Theater
It’s not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody
really knows you yet…but somehow you do it. This world premiere
commissioned musical is based on one of Kennedy Center Education
Artist-in-Residence Jacqueline Woodson’s most popular picture books.
Sunday, November 6 at 3 p.m is a sensory-friendly performance.
Kennedy-Center.org (202) 467-4600
Groups call (202) 416-8400
For all other ticket-related customer service inquiries,
call the Advance Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540
Kennedy-Center.org/COVIDsafety 4 Washington FAMILY NOVEMBER 2022
Nov. 19–Dec. 18, 2022 | Family Theater
Saturday, December 10 at 11 a.m. is a sensory-friendly performance.
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael López.
PERFORMANCES FOO R Y OUU NG AUDIEE NCES