Real Art for Growing Hearts
Little Blue Theatre Company produces inclusive, professional theatre for and with young people, from birth through adolescence, in Nashville and across Middle Tennessee. We believe children deserve art that reflects the full complexity of their experience. We center belonging, access, and authentic collaboration in everything we make, and we believe that creating space for every child to be fully themselves is not a soft ideal. It’s the work.
Honoring children not for who they will become, but for who they already are.
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Your support helps us take our first steps in creating inclusive, imaginative theatre that celebrates the whole child. Every contribution lifts us higher, building spaces across Middle Tennessee where young people feel seen, safe, and inspired. Together, we can send Little Blue soaring and ensure every child knows they belong in the story.
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On Stage and In the Classroom
March 13th - 22nd, 2026
A professional production
For Ages 0-6 and their Families
Presented at the CPAS Black Box
Located in Centennial Park
Created by Samantha Provenzano
How do you smile? On the outside—or just on the inside?
All Smiles is a joyful, interactive performance for ages 0–6 that celebrates the full spectrum of emotion. Through color, movement, and sensory play, young audiences help characters move through moments of upset, excitement, and disappointment.
This isn’t about “calming down.” It’s about learning to move through big feelings safely, together—practicing real regulation tools through play.
For Ages 0-6
• This show invites little ones to move, explore, and engage however they like!
• For our littlest viewers, we make sure the story comes right to them, perfect for little eyes still learning to see the world.
All shows, Sensory-Friendly
• Designed from the ground up to be gentle on the senses
• Audience members are welcome to experience the show that feels comfortable.
Presented in Partnership
All Smiles is presented in partnership with Autism TN, The Neurodiverse Community Access Network, Metro Parks, and the Vanderbilt TRIAD program.
Funding has been generously provided by the Tennessee Arts Commission.
June 2026
Journey of the Noble Gnarble
Presented by
The Blue Sky Ensemble
Our 8-12 year old Students
Book, Music & Lyrics by Denver Casado
Based on “The Journey of the Noble Gnarble” by Daniel Errico Illustrations by Tiffany Turrill
The ocean floor is filled with the rarest of creatures, but none are as rare as gnarbles. Their fins are small, their tails are floppy, and they’ve never strayed far from home…until now. Journey of the Noble Gnarble follows one little gnarble with a big dream, determined to swim toward the surface of the sea—past doubting Blyfish, sneaky Subbalubbles, and hungry Plinks – until they finally break through and see the sky.
The Blue Sky Ensemble
Performed by our ensemble of curious and committed young artists, Blue Sky Ensemble offers an inclusive, imaginative space where students of many experience levels come together to explore storytelling, collaboration, and performance - building confidence, connection, and joy along the way.
All shows, Sensory-Friendly
Each performance is thoughtfully designed to be gentle on the senses - with no startling sounds, sudden surprises, or emotionally intense moments.
Presented in Partnership
The Noble Gnarble is presented in partnership with Metro Parks Theatre Division.
July 2026
The Conference of The Birds
Presented by
The Indigo Ensemble
Our 13-18 year old Students
Based on the poem by Farid ud-Din Attar. Stage version by Peter Brook and Jean-Claude Carriere.
The Conference of the Birds is a soaring, reimagining of the 12th-century Sufi epic poem by Persian poet Farid ud-Din Attar. This timeless story, brought to life through movement, music, and wonder, invites audiences of all ages to reflect on community, loss, and the power of self-discovery – reminding us that what we seek may already live within us.
The Indigo Ensemble
Performed by our company of dedicated students looking to grow in their craft, collaboration, and community, the Indigo Ensemble provides a safe, brave, and joyful space where young people can be their full selves.
All shows, Sensory-Friendly
Each performance is thoughtfully designed to be gentle on the senses - with no startling sounds, sudden surprises, or emotionally intense moments.
Presented in Partnership
The Conference of the Birds is presented in partnership with Belmont University and has been created through funding generously provided by the Tennessee Arts Commission.
More to come in our 2026-27 Season!
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