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Once! An Improvised Tale

Sawubona Creativity Project

Art for Young Audiences, Comedy & Improv, Theater

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Once! An Improvised Tale is an imaginative and highly interactive theatrical experience designed especially for children and families. At its heart, this unique show is a co-creation between performers and the audience. Guided by the spontaneous ideas, suggestions, and wild imaginations of young audience members, a troupe of talented improvisers crafts an entirely original fairy tale—live, and unscripted.


Unlike traditional theatre where the script is fixed and the outcome is known, Once! begins with nothing but the enthusiasm of its audience and the improvisers’ creative minds. From there, anything can happen. A dragon might turn into a dance instructor. A brave squirrel could battle a jellybean storm. A sleepy kingdom might be saved by a kid with a kazoo. The possibilities are endless—because the story is built in the moment, inspired by the ideas children call out from their seats or share from the stage. Once! An Improvised Tale, where anything is possible. 


September 20th at 2pm-3pm.

Sawubona Creativity Project (SCP): Theatre for Performance Art & Education welcomes diverse artists, from emerging playwrights to seasoned performers. Our goal is to foster original work and community-driven productions. Our space is a home for bold, transformative performances that inspire, educate, and connect audiences through the power of live art.

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Details
Run Time: 60 mins
Ticket Price: $5
Venue: SCP

Dates: September 20, 2025

September 20, 2025 2.00pm

1626 E. Passyunk Avenue, #1

General Admission: $5


About the Artist

Tanya Morgan is the founder and owner of the Sawubona Creativity Project: Theatre for Performance Art & Education dedicated to using storytelling, performance, and improvisation to teach social-emotional learning (SEL) skills to children and adults. A passionate educator, performer, and advocate for creative expression, Tanya brings over a decade of experience working in schools, arts organizations, and underserved communities. Tanya believes in the transformative power of theatre arts—and empowering young people to find their voice, build confidence, and connect through imagination. 

Accessibility & Content Considerations

Relaxed performance (Please review the definition of relaxed performance)

Contact the Fringe Festival Box Office for up to date accessibility information.

This event is appropriate for all ages

Audience Interaction

N/A

Covid-19 Safety policy

This event does not require masks to be worn


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