STORYBOOK, NOW IN ITS 40TH YEAR!
Storybook is available for field trips to book during the week.
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The Princess and The Frog
The Princess and the Frog is the classic musical story of a prince who cares only about himself. He learns a lesson when a fairy turns him into a frog. He’ll only become a prince again when a princess kisses him when he does a good deed.
Showtime: Saturdays at 1:00 PM
Opening Date: February 15, 2025
Closing Date: June 7, 2025
ABOUT STORYBOOK THEATRE
Storybook Theatre of Los Angeles at Theatre West presents non-threatening, interactive musicals with a message for children 3 – 9 years old. The Los Angeles Times calls Storybook: “Simply the best at what they do,” and Los Angeles Magazine says Storybook Theatre is “the best in the city for the squirmy set.” In another issue, Los Angeles Magazine lists Storybook Theatre as “One of the 200 reasons not to leave L.A.” And LA Parent Magazine’s recent parent survey ranked Storybook Theatre as the No. 1 Children’s Theatre in Southern California.
Storybook Theatre is available for children’s birthday parties at Theatre West. For more information or to book a birthday party, please call (818) 761 2203.
Storybook is available for field trips to book during the week.
Raves for Theatre West's Storybook Theatre
Students and Teachers
“Thank you for teaching me to perform.”
- 5th grader, Winnetka Elementary School
“I love theatre class because I like the teacher. She is love.”
- 3rd grader, Winnetka Elementary School, Special Education
“This is my favorite time of day. The kids love it.”
- Teacher's Aide, Vine Early Education Center
“A long-time, non-verbal student came alive during theatre class when they played a game called 'Man Discovers Fire.' He finally interacted with other students.”
- 3rd grade teacher, Emilita Elementary
Administrators
“Theatre West has been life-changing for our children. I mean that, literally. We have 89% English language learners, and over 90% are Title 1. Because of your theatre programs, these children have a renewed sense that someone cares about them; because of that, they value themselves again. Truancy is down, scores went up in standardized tests... the children are more engaged and excited about working with you.”
- Former Principal Dr. Michelle Windmuller, Selma Avenue Elementary School, Hollywood
A LITTLE HISTORY
Storybook Theatre, founded by Lloyd J. Schwartz and Barbara Mallory Schwartz, has been presenting children's plays for over forty years at Theatre West. According to Actors Equity Association, Storybook Theatre is one of the highest-impact children’s theatres in the US. It serves more than 10,000 students a year, and has entertained roughly 350,000 young theatre-goers during its time at Theatre West.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Storybook has won more than thirty-four Valley Theatre League Awards. Barbara and Lloyd have won the inaugural Red Carpet Award from Women in Theatre and have been honored by the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, the Los Angeles City Council, and numerous other civic organizations for their outstanding work with Storybook Theatre.
STORYBOOK THEATRE PLAYS
Over the years, Storybook Theatre has presented nineteen original musicals: “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Aladdin, The Princess and the Magic Lamp,” “The Jingle Bell Gang,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “Cowboys and Cowgirls,” “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” “Mother Goose: The Musical,” “Blast Off: A Musical Mission to Mars,” “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Rumplestiltskin,” “Cinderella,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Pied Piper,” and “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit.”
SCHOOL GROUPS and EDUCATION
Storybook Theatre offers reduced prices for local elementary schools, preschools, and groups for field trips during the week, and has been approved by the Los Angeles City School System. Storybook Theatre also is available for theatre games at the theatre, or its professional actors will go into your school for an unforgettable session. Theatre West’s education programs seek to serve the community by presenting quality theatre for younger audiences and by using theater skills to present positive and invigorating educational programs that meet California Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) standards.