The Filene Center isn't the only place to see a show at Wolf Trap!The park has a second theater located across the meadow from the Filene Center, nestled in the forest. The Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods rustic amphitheater is the perfect spot for kids and families to enjoy music, dance, storytelling, puppetry, and theater in a picturesque outdoor setting. From June-August, the Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods stage features a diverse lineup of mid-morning performances Tuesdays-Saturdays. A Brief History
The original structure burned down on November 18th, 1976 and was rebuilt in 1977. The new theater featured a larger stage (around 30 feet across and 22 feet deep) along with two dressing rooms, wings on both sides of the stage, and plenty of storage space. Recently, the theater received new siding and the plastic decking was replaced with real wood, while the theater’s speakers got a new home in the renovated wings. Shows in the WoodsSeeing a show at the Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods is a little bit different from seeing one at the Filene Center. For starters, the Theatre-in-the-Woods is much smaller, with seating for about 800 people. This means that audience members can be closer to the performance, which is often interactive. Additionally, the smaller size of the Theatre-in-the-Woods means that there are fewer personnel needed to put on a show; for example, only one or two audio engineers are present. Finally, while you still need to purchase tickets for Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods shows, there are no reserved seats. |
Last updated: June 21, 2024