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Once Upon A Glow: Stories in the Blacklight at Plays & Players Theatre
Archedream invites you to a day of public performances. Saturday, April 25 at Plays & Players in Center City.
Immerse yourself in an otherworldly dance experience with ArcheDream for Humankind. Our mesmerizing blacklight performances will transport you to a realm of wonder and awe.
Step into a glowing world where dance, music, and imagination come together.
Once Upon A Glow: Stories in the Blacklight is a family-friendly performance that brings glowing characters and playful scenes to life through blacklight masks, dance and puppets. Because the performance relies on physical storytelling rather than dialogue, it is accessible across languages and generations.
Glowing creatures, silly characters with big personalities, and everyday situations turned magical under ultraviolet light, are a delight to all ages. From delicate butterflies taking flight to curious insects buzzing into motion, or mysterious creatures in luminous landscapes, bursts of color fill the space.
At its heart, Once Upon A Glow: Stories in the Blacklight is about connection, creativity, and seeing the world a little differently. It is a joyful celebration of movement and light, designed to spark curiosity and leave audiences smiling long after the lights come on.
Showtimes include 12pm, 2pm, 5pm, and 7pm.
