The City of McMinville’s Park Theater regularly puts on performances and shows for kids. From Summer Theater Camp to the Lil’ Princess Dress-Up Tea Party, our venue has many family-friendly performances your young ones will love. We aim to help foster a lifelong love of the performing arts in kids, while providing a super fun time. Hearing new music, meeting new friends, and sometimes, getting some limelight on the stage themselves can be an exciting experience for kids. In today’s blog, we’re reflecting on some of the top reasons to take your kids to the theater or go to summer theater camp.

If you are in McMinnville and are looking for a beautiful place to see some shows, check out The Park Theater’s calendar of upcoming events and book your seat today!

Benefits of Theater for Kids

Theater is a great way to stimulate your kids’ imaginations. Sure, they can watch TV and movies, but those mediums are not as participatory and engaging as the theater. Inspiring creativity and innovation is one of the most important things you can do for your kid.

Other great reasons to get your kids more involved with theater are:

• The Culture — Live shows are more than just fun, but also help kids get a better understanding about different points of view on the world — ranging from ballerinas, princesses, new students, and more.
• Patience — Children coming to the theater in the 21st century are often not used to the real-time aspects of live theater. Unlike TV and movies, a new frame is not introduced every few seconds to keep attention fixed. As they get more used to the theater format, children begin to develop patience and become aware that they can be entertained and engaged without a constant change of scenery. Sitting quietly, paying attention, and respecting others are all values theater can help cultivate.
• Communication — Theater is all about communication — not only through words, but through dance, music, and more. Learning to communicate with new friends or watching performers express themselves through song and dance is a unique learning experience for kids. 
• Morality — Plays and musicals in particular are often designed around teaching lessons about things such as making the right decisions, the value of friendship, and so on. Theater is a safe, helpful way to teach kids how to handle difficult or complicated situations. 

Take Your Kids to the Historic Park Theater in McMinnville Today!

The Park Theater has many amazing kid-oriented shows coming in 2021, so be sure to get your tickets early! Have a question about an upcoming show or anything else? We are available in person or by phone at 931-506-2787 during normal business hours (Monday through Friday – 9:00 AM to Noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM) to assist you in any way we can. 

Thank you and we hope to see you soon!