An Interactive Theater Experience for Children Ages 2–8
Looking for an engaging theater experience for your students, library patrons, childcare families, or young children?
Bug in a Rug Children’s Theater is Sunset Playhouse’s interactive theater series designed especially for children ages 2–8. Filled with music, laughter, audience participation, and important lessons about friendship, kindness, perseverance, and imagination, each performance creates a memorable first theater experience for young audiences.
Two Ways to Experience a Bug in a Rug Show
Bring Bug in a Rug to You!
Visit Sunset Playhouse
We’ll transform your school, library, childcare center, church, or community space into a live theater experience.
Our professional actors travel directly to your location, making it easy to offer high-quality children’s theater without leaving your building.
Perfect for:
- Schools
- Preschools & Childcare Centers
- Libraries
- Parks & Recreation Programs
- Churches
- Community Centers
We only need:
- A 12′ x 12′ performance space
- One standard electrical outlet
We’ve performed in cafeterias, gymnasiums, libraries, classrooms, multi-purpose rooms, and community spaces throughout southeastern Wisconsin.
Touring Performance Cost
$300 flat rate
Join us at Sunset Playhouse for a magical, interactive theater experience designed especially for young audiences! Our public performances are the perfect opportunity to share the joy of live theater with your children, grandchildren, or friends.
Make it a Snug as a Bug in a Rug experience! Many of our youngest theatergoers arrive in their favorite pajamas, ready to get cozy, enjoy the show, and let their imaginations soar. And the fun doesn’t end when the curtain closes! Stick around for a special hands-on craft activity inspired by the performance.
Tickets are available for purchase for our public performances. Gather your little theater lovers and make some magical memories at Sunset!
Group Ticket pricing is available for our public performances.
Please call Stephanie Rejman, Box Office Manager (262-782-0895) to purchase group tickets.
2027 Bug in a Rug Children’s Theater Series
Hansel and Goldie
Touring & Private Performances
April 5 – June 11, 2027 (summer dates upon request)
Public Performances
April 21–24, 2027
What happens after the fairy tale ends?
When Hansel and Goldilocks both become lost in the woods, they discover that teamwork, friendship, and problem-solving are the keys to finding their way home. This original musical encourages children to help solve puzzles and become part of the adventure.
Goodnight Lulu
Touring & Private Performances
January 11–March 26, 2027
Public Performances
February 10–13, 2027
Paulette Bogan’s beloved story comes to life in this delightful original musical. Saying goodnight isn’t always easy—especially for Lulu the chicken! Young audiences help Momma Hen convince Lulu that bedtime can be fun through music, laughter, and audience participation.
