The Sea Beyond the Ocean

Family Theater

A boy named Scooter goes on a quest to find the author and missing ending of his favorite book series in this world premiere play.

Please note, this production uses haze and fog special effects.

Feb. 28 - Mar. 15, 2026

Genre

Performances for Young Audiences
Most enjoyed by

ages 9+
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illustration of boy in front of large book surrounded my water and waves

Program

World Premiere Kennedy Center Commission

Embark on a quest to find the ending to an unfinished story.

Nine-year-old Scooter, a boy with an imagination larger than the sky, becomes obsessed with a fantasy book series. To his dismay, author Poppy Carousel never finished the final book. While grappling with his own personal loss, Scooter embarks on a quest to find Poppy and the missing ending.

Will Scooter discover the answers he’s looking for? Who else will he meet along the way? Join Scooter on a journey full of surprises in this world premiere Kennedy Center commissioned play written by Doug Robinson and directed by KenYatta Rogers.

Most enjoyed by ages 9+

Please note, this production uses haze and fog special effects.

Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. is a sensory-friendly performance.

Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families, including those with children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. If you order these performances and do not require these Accessibility accommodations, your family is still very much welcome to attend.

Please note, the sensory-friendly performance uses haze and fog special effects.

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