All Smiles - a children's performance in partnership with UIS

This program will be repeated today at 1:30pm. Each performance will last approximately 45 minutes

All Smiles is an interactive theatre experience for children ages 0–5 and their families, produced by the UIS Performing Arts Center’s Local Arts and Education team. Performed by two local actors, the show invites kids to laugh, move, and play along with the story, though participation is always optional. With playful movement, gentle storytelling, and audience interaction, All Smiles celebrates the many ways we share emotions and connect through a smile. 

Created by Samantha Provenzano. Originally developed and produced by the Alliance Theatre.

What to Expect 

• A 45-minute performance produced by the UIS Performing Arts Center and performed by two local actors with little to no dialogue.
• Seating will be available, but children are encouraged to sit on the floor close to the action
• Actors will engage directly with children, inviting movement and playful responses at key moments in the show
• Unlike traditional children’s theatre where the audience stays seated and quiet, this experience encourages (but does not require) kids to actively participate while still following a clear story from beginning to end