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OverWorld!

My Mother Once Read

Art for Young Audiences, Immersive & Interactive Experience, Theater

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PlayCharacter wakes up in an unknown flat world lush with green and natural resources as far as the eye can see. They don’t know who they are, but they have one instinct: to build. And mine. And maybe even craft. Follow PlayCharacter through OverWorld! as they let their heart guide them on a zany adventure through a world, not so different from a popular block based mining videogame, as we explore themes like technology and learning different perspectives of viewing the world. Theater, puppetry, and play will create an adventure that everyone can enjoy, from small humans to big ones.


We live in a time of screens, internet, and technology oh my! And as more time passes, we seem to become more and more reliant on the various smart devices in our daily lives. No generation experiences this greater than our youngest who, not completely unlike the generations prior, often live very full if not fuller lives on the internet than they do in their physical lives. Often this leads to a fundamentally different understanding of reality, which can cause miscommunications and misunderstandings and mistakes galore! OverWorld! hopes to demystify this dissonance through silly storytelling, engaging activities, clearly recognizable iconography and zany visuals tailored to the technological experiences of all generations.

With over 100 offerings from rebellious circus, delicious dance, fearless theatre and activist art to workshops, parties, and more Cannonball pushes the boundaries of live performance at four different venues this Fringe. Come as you are and stay past bedtime at cannonballfestival.org.

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Details
Run Time: 60 mins
Ticket Price: $25

PWYC Options $5+

Venue: The Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake

Dates: September 7, 2025 - September 27, 2025

September 7, 2025 1.30pm

302 S Hicks St

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 13, 2025 3.30pm

302 S Hicks St

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 21, 2025 2.00pm

302 S Hicks St

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 27, 2025 12.30pm

302 S Hicks St

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options


About the Artist

Based in Philadelphia, My Mother Once Read... is a traveling childrens theatre company that brings contemporary but beloved stories to both the children in our lives, and the children in ourselves.

  • Rose Farrell Playwright/Producer
  • Ava KeppleDirector/ Producer
  • Julian Kelly. Props/Puppet fabricator
  • Kaitlyn Zion Performer
  • Gideon Caro McDonald Performer
  • Charlie Nicolini Performer
  • Alex Werthauer Musician

Accessibility & Content Considerations

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

This event is appropriate for ages 7+

Audience Interaction

Covid-19 Safety policy

Masks are required during this event


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