Article: MAKE IT PLAY NOHO FESTIVAL HAS WAYS TO INTEREST KIDS IN THEATER, MUSIC, CRAFTS AND MORE.(U)

Byline: Evan Henerson Staff Writer

Make it short, sweet and interactive: That's the advice for parents taking a child to a first live theater experience.

Young attention spans wander, so a short interactive program that involves shouting, clapping or perhaps even getting on stage usually has a greater potential for enjoyment.

You might want to sample several options. If one performance doesn't appeal (no matter what the age, everyone's a critic, after all!), try something different.

And, above all, give the young audience member a chance to construct a handmade souvenir to take home.

You can find all these opportunities this ...

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