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Little Blue Theatre Company

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.

The Updraft is Little Blue’s community of monthly supporters.

Your recurring gift, even $5, gives us the foundation to bring inclusive, sensory-friendly theatre to the kids who need it most. Steady support is what keeps this work in the air.

Help Little Blue Soar!

$ 6000

Scholarship & Ticket
funding provided

15 +

Years of Combined
TYA Experience

20 %

Funding provided by ethical sources

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Happening Now

Love That Dog poster: a simple line drawing of a dog on a yellow watercolor wash.
October 9—18th - Tickets
Sleigh poster: silhouettes of a child mid-leap and a bird in flight inside a purple-to-pink watercolor guitar shape, with a wreath and falling snow.
December 10–20 - Tickets
Nashville Scene Best of Nashville 2026, Writers' Choice winner: Little Blue Theatre Company, Best New Theatre for Young Audiences
Nashville Parent Best of Parenting 2026: Voted a Reader Favorite, Best Performing Arts/Theatre

Testimonials

What People are Saying About Little Blue Theatre

Every moment of the play was thoughtfully curated to keep the attention of littles-never have I ever seen this done successfully. … We were welcomed for who we are.
Kayla RatliffAll Smiles audience
Colin and everyone at Little Blue Theater have put together something really special that took the interest our son had in theater and expanded it in just a week. They helped him move past the inherent imposter syndrome we have when we are new to something, and he's able to see himself as someone who belongs and is accepted in theater.
Joseph BradshawSummer camp family
My 2 year old had a wonderful time at the show and it was very accommodating allowing movement and sensory toys to be played with. Appreciate the thought that went into creating an inclusive space.
Kelli BarnesAll Smiles audience
The end of the week show was so precious and centered around the children and celebrating their creativity and accomplishments. It was clear the teaching artists care deeply for the children and helped them feel comfortable and cared for.
Jody Barnwell SmithSummer camp family
Refreshing to see theatre that is this original, smart, thought provoking, and heartwarming. Geared towards younger audiences but thoroughly enjoyable for all.
Becky WahlstromAll Smiles audience
My daughter had an amazing time with Little Blue! The leadership and teaching artists at Little Blue are truly top notch. Their expertise is obvious in the skill, care, and joy they bring to teaching young people.
MJ FeltyLittle Blue family
Little Blue Theatre is an inclusive and safe space for children. Kids are free to be fully themselves while also growing as a human and an artist. It is incredible what these young people can do!
Rachel HansenGoogle review
This is a perfect and affordable show for toddlers! My 18 month old grandson really enjoyed the show and the environment.
Lorraine SpinnGrandparent
Little Blue Theatre's Summer Camp was perfection. Our daughter was engaged fully, made new friends, and was an integral part of a creative team. We couldn't have asked for more.
Erin Seay-TaylorSummer camp family
The Little Blue Theater Company is so inclusive and accepting. They create a safe environment that allows for creativity and authenticity. I cannot recommend them more highly.
Jonathan CreamerGoogle review
My kids and I loved this show! It was simple but so well done. Appreciated all the sensory friendly preparation that went into it.
Elizabeth LandersAll Smiles audience
My son was so engaged, excited, and proud to participate in this camp! The educators were talented, kind, and encouraging. He learned a lot and had a blast creating a special student-led performance with his peers.
JessicaSummer camp family
The team is amazing with young stars and are so passionate and ecstatic within their role as theatre educators and administrators. They each employ a strengths based approach to their work, emphasizing the resilience that young people already have blossoming inside, whether they realize it or not! I’ve trusted them with my education as a young actor and teaching artist, and i advise those with littles to do so as well!
Alisa Osborne
Alisa OsborneTeaching Artist & Actor
Got to see their first show today and absolutely loved it! Such positive energy and my 3 year old had so much fun! Excited to see more!
Haley PowersAll Smiles audience
She learned about storytelling, performing, and in general had a wonderful time meeting new friends and grown-ups 🙂 We are excited to participate in future programs, highly recommend!
Elizabeth JacksonSummer camp family
This was the BEST!! I loved it even more than my grandson. Well written. Well played. Truly unique. Can’t wait for the next one.
Catherine JenningsGrandparent
In a classroom, a group stretches their arms overhead, following a leader at the back of the room.

Best Team

Meet Our Team

Colin Peterson - Producing Artistic Director Headshot
Producing Artistic Director
"Big Cheese"
(He/Him)

Colin Peterson

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Jax Komos - Secretary/DEI Officer of the Board
Secretary/DEI Officer
"Super Medium Cheese"
(She/Her)

Jax Komos

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Alicia Fuss - Treasurer of the Board
Treasurer
"Mrs. Cheese"
(She/Her)

Alicia Lark Fuss

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Giving Matters
Tennessee Arts Commission
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Givebutter
Autism Tennessee
NeuroCAN, Neurodiverse Community Access Network
TYA/USA
Metro Parks Nashville
Americans for the Arts
Sharing Change
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
McCoig Creative
Love That Dog poster: a simple line drawing of a dog on a yellow watercolor wash. Adapted from a novel by Sharon Creech, directed by Colin Peterson.
Learn More & Tix

October 9th - 18th, 2026

Love That Dog

A professional production
For Ages 8+ and their Families

Presented at the CPAS Black Box
Located in Centennial Park

Adapted by Andrew Frank and Jason Howard from the book “Love That Dog” by Sharon Creech

Based on the book by award-winning author Sharon Creech, Love That Dog follows Jack, a boy who resists his teacher’s poetry assignments until, prompt by prompt, he discovers he has a lot to say, especially about his dog.

Woven through with the poetry of Robert Frost, William Carlos Williams, and Walter Dean Myers, Love That Dog is a story about a young person finding his own voice, told entirely in the form he insists he doesn’t like.

Built For The Big Kids

Love That Dog is funny and has real heart, and it trusts kids 8 and up with a story that has some weight to it. Head to the show page for more on what to expect.

All shows, Sensory-Friendly

• Designed from the ground up to be gentle on the senses
• Audience members are welcome to experience the show in whatever way feels comfortable.

Presented in Partnership

• Love That Dog is presented in partnership with Parnassus Books, Autism TN, and Metro Parks.
• Funding has been generously provided by the Tennessee Arts Commission.

Sleigh poster: silhouettes of a child mid-leap and a bird in flight inside a purple-to-pink watercolor guitar shape, with a wreath and falling snow.
Learn More & Tix

December 10th - 20th, 2026

Sleigh

A Silent Comedy Full of Holiday Heart and Hijinks
For Ages 5... to 105

Presented at the Z. Alexander Looby Theater
2301 Rosa L. Parks Blvd

Originally created by PB&J Theatre Factory

Welcome to Sugar Falls. Where it’s the most wonderful time of the year… mostly.

Newlyweds on their first Christmas together are trying to figure out how to celebrate—one wants an extra-special holiday spectacle, while the other just wants a quiet night on the couch. Down the block, the bell shop and the whistle shop are feuding again, and this time it’s about leaves. Meanwhile, three postal carriers are struggling through winter weather and an unusually vengeful bird to deliver the season’s very last letter. And through it all, a street musician plays along, hoping someone might finally stop and listen.

No Words Needed

Sleigh is told through physical comedy and live music, so there’s no reading level and nothing to translate. Everyone follows the same story at the same moment.

Sensory-Friendly

Every Little Blue production is sensory-friendly, and Sleigh is too. Audience members are welcome to move, vocalize, and experience the show in whatever way feels comfortable.

Tickets for Every Family

We set aside tickets for families who need financial assistance, so cost doesn’t keep anyone home this holiday season. Email info@littlebluetheatre.org to ask for them.