The Paper Bag Players

Celebrating 66 Years of Imaginative Theater for Children!

Our MissionSCHOOL SHOWS

SCHOOL-TIME SHOWS

Our 66th season introduces a joyful new show, WE START TO SING! The show bursts with zany stories, audience participation, sing-along songs, foot-stomping dances, larger-than-life characters and bringing art to life on a giant easel.

BE A SUPPORTOR

As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of donors like you to keep our programs running. Your donation will help us to continue producing high-quality, engaging productions that will inspire and entertain children and families for years to come.

All contributions are fully tax-deductible and will be acknowledged in our programs and flyers.

You can make a contribution by clicking on “Donate Now” button

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History

The Paper Bag Players is a company of artists who create and perform original musical theater for young children (3-to-9).

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We Start to Sing!

Our 66th season introduces a joyful new show, WE START TO SING! The show bursts with zany stories, audience participation, sing-along songs, foot-stomping dances, larger-than-life characters and bringing art to life on a giant easel.

Hot Feet

Meet the Players

Meet The Paper Bag Players team!

Read our review in The New York Times!

In March 2024, the New York Times published a feature article on the company entitled, “Paper Bag Players Celebrate 65 Years of Making Magic Out of the Ordinary.” You can read the full article here:

ACTIVITES

We know many of you are looking for ways to engage, entertain and educate your children. Welcome to our new page, Activities for Kids at Home, featuring a sketch from The Paper Bag Players vault paired with questions and/or activities that will help your children think more about what they’ve watched and provide opportunities for them to create and imagine on their own.