Word for WordPLAY
Discover the magic of Word for Word, where timeless stories come to life for audiences of all ages.
Word for WordPlay Presents: Spooky Fam Jam!
Saturday, October 31st @ 11am
Z Space – Free for all families
Join Word for WordPLAY at Z Space for a spine-tingling, fun-filled adventure where imaginations run wild! Gather the family for spooky storytelling with Word for WordPLAY’s Director, Gendell Hing-Hernández, who will delight kids and adults alike. Come for the stories, stay for the fun, and try out your costume before heading out for trick-or-treating! Experience our spooky storytelling and don't miss this chance to step into a world where suspense meets creativity.
What’s in store:
Chilling Stories: Hear a few spooky and family friendly tales.
Interactive Storytelling: Engage with the storyteller and help the stories come to life in imaginative ways.
The Gruffalo
The Tale of The Flying Dutchman
The Secret Treasure Haunt
Family fun atmosphere and games:
Mummy Wrapping Race
Oh No! Am a werewooooooooolf! (a transformational game)
Zombie Hunt Tag Game (We let our Zombie hunt you!)
Pumpkin decorating, Ghost making, Haunted House coloring and more!
Monster Sherades, learn to act like a vampire, a werewolf, a zombie, or maybe a monster trying to pass off as a human.
Share laughs, suspense, and excitement together in an event suitable for all ages.
Don’t miss out – join the adventure at Word for WordPLAY!
Every great adventure begins with play.
Come Play With Us!
Word for Word is expanding its unique approach of bringing literature to the stage with Word for WordPLAY, a new program for children and their families. We hope to offer a space where the power of play, self-expression, and imagination takes center stage—inviting families to connect, laugh, and explore together through the magic of literature and theater.
This year, Word for WordPLAY will launch with a series of family events that will include performances of stories along with other creative activities like theater games (zip-zap-zop, imaginary object relay race, etc.), face-painting, juggling, puzzles, and more all around fun. In early 2026, Word for WordPLAY will premier its first production, bringing the same great acting, staging, and design that you've come to expect from Word for Word. Our approach of using every word from beloved texts will bring the infinite creative possibilities of literature and theater to a new generation.
