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The Other Children of the Sun
Family Theater
This whimsical superhero adventure, based on Navajo creation legend, follows the journey of celestial siblings. Writer and co-director Rhiana Yazzie and co-director Steven Paul Judd offer a funny and thought-provoking world premiere play that challenges us to look at heroism through a new lens.
Feb. 22 - Mar. 9, 2025
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Genre
Performances for Young Audiences
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Most enjoyed by
Ages 7+
Program
World Premiere Kennedy Center Commission
Written by Rhiana Yazzie
Co-directed by Steven Paul Judd and Rhiana Yazzie
Immerse yourself in a mystical realm of Navajo legend.
This tale of a Navajo creation legend unfolds not on earth, but in the house of the Sun, where the lesser-known siblings of the Hero Twins reside. These celestial children set forth on a journey to slay monsters—and find their own place in creation.
This whimsical superhero adventure reminds us that every journey—no matter how small—has the power to change the course of the universe! Writer and co-director Rhiana Yazzie, a Navajo playwright and trailblazer of Native American storytelling, and co-director Steven Paul Judd, a Kiowa/Choctaw filmmaker and screenwriter, offer a funny and thought-provoking world premiere play that challenges us to look at heroism through a new lens.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+
» Everyone entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
⇒ This production is part of the Theater for Young Audiences (TYA) BIPOC Superhero Project, a nationwide initiative connecting playwrights of color with TYA theaters and bringing communities together through inspiring stories of new heroes.
Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. is a sensory-friendly performance.
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families, including those with children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. If you order these performances and do not require these Accessibility accommodations, your family is still very much welcome to attend.
Stay after for a Creative Conversation
Following the performance on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., young audience members can ask questions and hear stories from the show’s artists and creative team.
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