Jan 24 - Feb 15, 2026
McColl Family Theatre | For ages 3+


A little egg lay on a leaf ... a tiny caterpillar emerges, awakening with it an appetite to explore the world. From that moment on, The Very Hungry Caterpillar inches its way into our hearts as the literary classic comes to life along with three of Carle’s other stories: Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, and The Very Lonely Firefly. More than 75 puppets are featured in this colorful spectacle for the senses that’s sure to delight the child in all of us. One-Act, approx. 60 min.
  Fun Fact: Author/Illustrator Eric Carle was inspired to write the story after using a hole punch that reminded him of a worm.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller | Based on the books by Eric Carle | Produced by Rockefeller Studios | Original Direction / Staging – Jonathan Rockefeller | Composition & Sound Design – Nate Edmondson | Puppets created by The Rock Shop

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