From the first mesmerizing scene with blinking glow in the dark eyes and a swirling glow in the dark snake, to the frolicking finale where fluorescent streamer arrows are ‘shot’ from bows into the audience, the show is completely original and unlike anything I have seen before.  In between are eight different scenes telling little tales, full of clever movement and awe inspiring acrobatics by performers in colorful polar bear, larvae, accordion caterpillar and giant ball costumes that interact with each other and the audience.  

A perfect first theater experience for children: bright, colorful, no dialogue, easy to understand, funny and just one hour in length. ZooZoo is produced by the wildly imaginative Imago Theater and is currently on stage at the New Victory Theater through October 24, 2010 (Performances are Friday through Sunday nights and matinees on both Saturday and Sunday.) Tickets range between $14 and $38.  

 

See more Theater for Families in the Mommy Poppins Fall Fun Guide.