Did someone say Aggleflaggleklabble?
(That’s Trixie talk for “Come see the show!”)
Toss the laundry in the car and head on down for the most heartwarming family adventure on stage this spring! Join Dad (Bri Reads) and little Trixie (Anne Norland) on a routine trip to the laundromat that turns into a whirlwind journey through miscommunication, dancing laundry, and one unforgettable stuffed animal. With Mom (Iyana Colby) offering support, puppeteers Aus De Los Santos and Hannah Woolfenden bringing the world to life, and even a surprise cameo from The Pigeon himself—this is one ride you won’t want to miss.
Full of humor, music, and movement, this one-hour musical celebrates the power of listening, love, and letting kids find their voice.
Perfect for ages 18 months to 8 years (and their grown-ups too)!
Got a stuffed animal you can’t live without? Bring them along and meet Trixie—then take a stroll through NYC as we discover how a little girl’s very first word can change everything.
Grab your tickets now and let us know: How do YOU pronounce “Knuffle Bunny”?
📍 Live at the Children’s Creativity Museum’s Creativity Theater
May 10 – May 25
Performances at 10:30am and 2pm
*Sensory friendly performance at 2pm on May 18th
Our show will run about 1 hour with a 10 minute intermission.
Meet our all star cast!
After every performance we will give you a chance to take a photo with our cast and make another forever memory. They are excited to see your smiling faces and hear what your favorite part of the show was. You might even get to meet some of our silly puppets too!
Pre-show Puppet Activities!
CAST & CREATIVE
MISS IYANA COLBY (she/her) is honored to make her debut with PLAY Children’s Theatre in California, where every show is a joyful adventure! She delighted fans as Elephant Gerald in “Elephant and Piggie” and twice as Mermy and Misha in “The Imaginaries” at BACT. She also warmed hearts as Mom in “Corduroy” at Winnipesaukee Playhouse. Iyana thanks Khalia Davis and her best friend Bri Reads for inspiring her love of children’s theatre, and her performances light up every stage. Fun fact: she adores the color pink!
AUS DE LOS SANTOS (they/them) is so excited to be a part of the wonderful cast of Knuffle Bunny and to share the stage with their beloved friends. They know their little niece can't read this yet but hope that someone can tell Amari that her Nino loves her so much.
ANNE NORLAND (she/her) is delighted to be making her PLAY Theatre debut! An East Coast transplant, Anne has been performing across the Bay Area, and teaching/producing educational theatre for nearly a decade. She currently serves as Theatre Director at SHC. Some of her fave performances: Ocean in Ride the Cyclone (NCTC), Cecile in Cruel Intentions (Ray of Light), Piggie in Elephant & Piggie (Bay Area Children's Theatre), and Clarice in Silence! (ROLT), for which she won a Theatre Bay Area Award. For those brave enough to hold onto joy, wonder, and the things that truly matter.
BRI READS (she/they) is a kid-centric creative with a background in early childhood education. She started her YouTube channel in 2018 and has reached a global audience of over 550k subscribers and 250 million channel views. Bri blends education and entertainment to promote literacy. Her videos include theatrical read-alouds, handmade costumes, props, puppets, animations, and crafts. Outside of YouTube, Bri is a TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) enthusiast. Credits include Piggie in Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!" and Dino in the National Tour of Llama Llama Red Pajama Live (Bay Area Children’s Theatre), Snoopy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Foothill Theatre), Tinker in Tinker’s Toy Factory (California’s Great America), Hen in Click, Clack, Moo! and Puppeteer in The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (Palo Alto Children’s Theatre). IG: @itsmebrireads
HANNAH WOOLFENDEN (she/they) is so excited to be back with this team! Hannah was recently onstage in Elephant and Piggie’s We Are in a Play (PLAY Theater Company), Oklahoma! (Cinnabar Theater), Beauty and the Beast (Opera San Luis Obisbo), Nevertheless, She Persisted (Move Speak Spin), A Chorus Line (San Francisco Playhouse), and as a dancer for the opening of the new Stanford Robotics Lab. They graduated from the Alonzo King Lines Ballet Bachelor of Fine Arts program at Dominican University of California and trained at various summer dance intensives including Cincinnati Ballet, Salt Dance, Ballet West, and VerdonFosse Legacy. You can find her performing, choreographing, and frequently cartwheeling throughout the Bay Area. Hannah is forever thankful for the support of her family and artistic community. Hannahwoolfenden.com
Did someone say puppets!? Bring your own sock and we will provide the rest of the materials for you to make your very own sock puppet that you can use during the show! Let your imagination guide you as you create your special friend with felt, glue, fabric markers and more. Our wonderful staff and the amazing staff of the Creativity Museum will assist you along your creative journey. We recommend arriving 30 minutes early to give your little one ample time to create before the show.
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