Young Audience - Once Upon a Time

How are stories born? Where do they come from?

Our two characters live surrounded by books and know a thing or two about the subject. Drawing on this experience, they’ll share with the audience the essential ingredients of a good story, starting with the most important one: imagination!

Here, there’s no need to speak in public: the children are invited to draw before the show. Their creations are then fed into the “story machine.” Before their wide-eyed, amazed gazes, the actress invents unique adventures on the spot, guided by the children’s sketches and the surprising melodies of her musician partner!

A participatory, warm, and joyful experience that shows young and old alike that we all have the power to create!

Press & Audience Reviews
What the press is saying:

“A magnificent invitation to creativity where every drawing becomes the starting point for an imaginary journey. An interactive, gentle, and incredibly inventive concept.” — Les Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace

“The Carton Plein Company succeeds in engaging all the children without pressure, bringing their imaginations to life through a delightful on-stage connection.” — L’Alsace

The Audience Loves It:

“Seeing your child’s drawing come to life on stage with so much humor and poetry is a magical moment! My daughter was very proud.” ¿¿¿¿¿ — Avis Public

"Fantastic actress and musician! The improvisations are fluid, funny, and tailored to young children. A wonderful discovery for the whole family." ¿¿¿¿¿ — Avis Public

Cast & Creative Team
Concept & Performance:

Laurence Kubler: Acting & theatrical improvisation

Hervé Schlichter: Music composition, sound effects & stage management

Production: Compagnie Carton Plein

Practical Information & Schedule
Genre: Improvisational theater, storytelling, and live music

Date & Time: Sunday, January 10, 2027, at 10:30 a.m.

Duration: 45 minutes

Audience: Family show, ages 3 to 12

Seating: First-come, first-served

A Special Welcome for Family Performances
For Sunday morning family shows, special arrangements are in place. Children and their parents can enjoy a Kids’ Corner in the cafeteria, complete with games and books. After the performance, a social gathering is held, featuring complimentary light refreshments for all audience members.

Find all the details on our website.

• Accès handicapé : Yes

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