Alaska Junior Theater Unveils Its 2025 – 2026 Season: “SOUNDS Like Fun!”
Contributed by Rowan Holmes
Alaska Junior Theater (AJT) is thrilled to announce its 2025 – 2026 Season “SOUNDS Like Fun!” — a vibrant, interactive and educational series of performances celebrating music, rhythm and storytelling from around the globe. From African drums and holiday classics to hip-hop strings and zoological singalongs, this year’s lineup promises to inspire and entertain audiences of all ages. With five dynamic performances and the ever-popular One Great Saturday! events, the season truly does sound like fun!
Kattam and His Tam Tams:
School Shows: November 4–6, 2025 at 10:30 AM & 12:15 PM (Grades PreK–8)
Public Show: Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Start your season with a world tour—through rhythm! Award-winning artist and percussionist Kattam brings the sounds of Africa, the Middle East and India alive with instruments like the djembe, balafon, derbouka and more. Accompanied by his mischievous monkey puppet Takoum, Kattam’s show combines music, dance and culture in an energetic performance sure to ignite curiosity and joy in young audiences. Whether it’s Bollywood beats or Sufi trance rhythms, families won’t just be watching—they’ll be part of the rhythm.
Holiday Tales: A Season of Miracles with Pushcart Players
School Shows: December 8–12, 2025 at 10:30 AM & 12:15 PM (Grades PreK–6)
Public Show: Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM
Celebrate the season with a multicultural collection of festive tales! Holiday Tales – A Season of Miracles brings to life heartwarming stories like “The Gift of the Magi,” “The Nutcracker,” “The Chanukah Miracle” and an original Nigerian tale called “The Kwanzaa Kite.” With music, puppetry and powerful messages of giving, understanding and hope, Pushcart Players deliver a theatrical experience that will leave audiences of all ages with full hearts and big smiles—just in time for the holidays.
Black Violin:
School Shows: January 15 & 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM & 12:15 PM (Grades 2–12)
Public Show: Friday, January 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Where classical music meets hip-hop, Black Violin stands center stage. Kev Marcus (violin) and Wil B (viola) have been redefining music education and performance for two decades. Their “classical boom” sound blends Bach with beats, Mozart with modern soul and creates a genre-defying experience that breaks down barriers and inspires creativity. Their performance is more than a concert—it’s a movement celebrating unity through music.
Ball in the House:
School Shows: March 17–19, 2026 at 10:30 AM & 12:15 PM (Grades 2–12)
Public Show: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
No instruments? No problem! This Boston-based a cappella powerhouse combines R&B, pop and soul into a fully vocal performance that’s anything but quiet. With their beatboxing, rich harmonies and dynamic energy, Ball in the House turns every stage into a party. From school gymnasiums to stages shared with legends like The Beach Boys and Gladys Knight, this group will have families clapping, singing and dancing in the aisles.
The Singing Zoologist:
School Shows: April 22–24, 2026 at 10:30 AM & 12:15 PM (Grades PreK–6)
Public Show: Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Science has never sounded so fun! Lucas Miller, a.k.a. The Singing Zoologist, mixes music, comedy and puppetry to deliver wild facts about the animal kingdom. Whether he’s singing about butterfly migration or ocean food webs, Lucas makes learning unforgettable. His two custom-designed school shows—LIFE CYCLES (PreK –2nd Grade) and OCEAN ECOLOGY/ADAPTATIONS (Grades 3 – 6)—are packed with STEM content that sticks. He doesn’t just teach science—he rocks it.
ONE GREAT SATURDAY!
Make your Saturday performance extra special! For each of AJT’s 2:00 PM Saturday Matinees, join us for One Great Saturday! — a family-friendly pre- and post-show experience like no other:
Come early for Discovery Lobby Activities: storytelling with princesses, crafts with the Alaska Children’s Museum, story tracks, free book giveaways and more!
Stay after the show for the fan-favorite Milk & Cookie Reception with the cast and a delightful Cake Walk, where kids can win awesome prizes.
Season Tickets – Save Up To 20%!
Make the most of the season with our incredible Season Tickets. Purchase now and enjoy up to a 20% discount off single ticket prices. Get priority seating and enjoy other benefits, too. Secure your seats, support the arts and be part of our vibrant theater community! Season tickets will be available June 1st, 2025.
This season, Alaska Junior Theater invites students, educators, families and community members to join them on a journey of sound, story and wonder. With shows that educate as much as they entertain, “SOUNDS Like Fun!” is more than a theme—it’s a promise.
For tickets, information on our FREE public events and more information about the shows and our artists, visit www.akjt.org.