Beatrice Likes The Dark

Beatrice Likes the Dark is a world-premiere family comedy inspired by April Genevieve Tucholke’s acclaimed children’s book. The imaginative production combines magic, music, shadow play, humor, and heartfelt storytelling as it explores curiosity, courage, connection, and the idea that darkness can reveal unexpected beauty.

When Beatrice casts a spell to create endless darkness, she learns that even the things people fear can become beautiful when they are brought into the light. The play celebrates families and communities in which every voice has a place.

When: October 3–November 1, 2026

Showtimes: Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Performances are scheduled for October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31, and November 1.

Run time: 1 hour

Tickets: $27. Admission is free for children under age 1.

Based on: The book by April Genevieve Tucholke.

Creative team: Directed by Patrick Flynn and written by Dani Stoller.

Venue: Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812.

Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available for this event.

Parking: Free parking is available in the Glen Echo Park parking lot off Oxford Road. Visitors should follow the bridge into the park; the theater is on the left, past the carousel, beneath the tallest red towers. Families with young children should allow about 10 minutes to walk from the parking area to the theater.

Information: Call (301) 634-2270 or email boxoffice@adventuretheatre-mtc.org.