What is Reading With The Rabbits?

Reading With The Rabbits is a vibrant youth theatre initiative designed to nurture young performers and inspire a lifelong love of literacy within the community. The program provides a safe, inclusive, and imaginative space where participants of all ages can explore, experiment, and grow.

Our program has two parts:

1. Tween & Teen Performers – the readers and actors who bring stories to life.

2. Community Story Hours – interactive, donation-based performances for families and young children.

🎭 Part One: Tween & Teen Performers

'Tween and teen actors perform and shine. Participants showcase their character work, voice acting, and stage presence before a live audience—each bringing a beloved picture book to life through their own creative lens. Our young performers also:

• Engage audiences with ensemble songs and movement pieces

• Lead participants in interactive theatre games

• Build confidence, teamwork, and communication skills in a supportive environment

Reading With The Rabbits celebrates imagination and inclusion, empowering every performer to find their unique voice on and off the stage.

🐰 Part Two: Community Story Hours

Our Community Story Hours are free and donation-based, open to families and readers of all ages! Each event features entertainment, creativity, and opportunities for connection.

• Storytime Performances – ’Tween and teen actors perform lively readings of favorite children’s books.

• Themed Crafts – Hands-on activities make each storytime a memorable experience.

• Meet Our Bunnies – Our gentle rabbits demonstrate their “listening ears,” showing little ones how to be great audience members.

• Photo Opportunities – With parental permission, we capture the joy of reading and community moments together.

About Reading with the Rabbits🐰: 

Reading with the Rabbits was originally started by an 11-year-old to support animals at a local nonprofit. It has grown into a beautiful vehicle celebrating independent authors, local bookstores, childhood literacy, and young actors, as well as various animal charities.

Feedback from our Kids 😀:

“It’s fun to create multiple characters."

“I loved being in the spotlight. I may not look like a main character, but I’ve got more talent than villager number six.”

“ It was fun being able to perform. Between school and sports, I don’t have much time for rehearsals.”

“I love the bunnies !!!”