Exploration Theatre:

Using the past to power the future.

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Theatre for young audiences—
Where history inspires the next big idea.

Exploration Theatre, LLC is a not-for-profit theatre company dedicated to producing fun and thought-provoking children’s musicals inspired by history, science, literature, and big ideas worth exploring.

Our professional productions are 60 minutes or less, making them an ideal fit for libraries, schools, and park districts seeking high-quality children’s programming. In addition to performances, we also offer educational workshops. Through imaginative storytelling, music, and play, we invite young audiences to wonder, ask questions, and discover that curiosity can lead anywhere.

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Who We Are

An organization built on curiosity, creativity, and care.

At Exploration Theatre, LLC, big ideas become stories, and curiosity takes center stage for young audiences.

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Trusted by libraries and community venues

  • “Exploration Theatre was a wonderful addition to our programming. The performance was engaging, age-appropriate, and thoughtfully produced, and the kids were completely captivated from start to finish. The team was professional, easy to work with, and made the entire experience seamless for our staff and families.”

    —Name Here, Library / Park District

  • “Exploration Theatre was a wonderful addition to our programming. The performance was engaging, age-appropriate, and thoughtfully produced, and the kids were completely captivated from start to finish. The team was professional, easy to work with, and made the entire experience seamless for our staff and families.”

    —Name Here, Library / Park District

  • “Exploration Theatre was a wonderful addition to our programming. The performance was engaging, age-appropriate, and thoughtfully produced, and the kids were completely captivated from start to finish. The team was professional, easy to work with, and made the entire experience seamless for our staff and families.”

    —Name Here, Library / Park District

Bring Exploration Theatre, LLC to your community

Add professional, age-appropriate children’s theatre or workshop to your upcoming season or special programming.

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