FORTS! BUILD YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Conceived by Julie Ritchey
Created in collaboration with Eleanor Kahn, Jeffrey Levin, Christian Libonati, Andrew Marikis, and Carley Walker.
IN THE STUDIO JAN. 24 – FEB. 8, 2026
AGES 2 – 102
Run Time: approx. 60 mins.
Description
A world of play and creation for the whole family!
Take family fort-building to a colossal new level! With cardboard boxes, sheets, clotheslines, and theatrical elements designed to support creative play, our Studio theatre is transformed into a fort-building wonderland. But why stop at forts? Build a castle! Build a neighbourhood! Build a whole city! You bring the imagination, we provide the materials in this collaborative fun-filled adventure for all ages.
PLUS! FORTS! Exclusive Birthday Party Package
Looking for an extra special way to celebrate your child’s birthday?
With an exclusive FORTS! party, you’ll experience a private event for friends and family with plenty of perks for an extra special day!
Package ($800 +HST) includes:
- An exclusive performance of Forts for your group (up to 35 people)
- Access to the party room for 1 hour after the performance
- 1 snack and 1 beverage per guest (up to 35 people)
- Cutlery, plates, and napkins
- A treat for the birthday child
- YPT staff support during the event
It’s Easy to Book a Party Package!
Simply contact Joey Yao, Marketing Manager: jyao@youngpeoplestheatre.org
CREDITS: Conceived and Directed by Julie Ritchey; Set Design by Eleanor Kahn; Sound Design by Jeffrey Levin; Lighting Design by Joel Zishuk; Based on an original Lighting Design by Carley Walker; Facilitation Design by Andrew Marikis; Originally produced by Filament Theatre, Chicago, IL, under Founding Artistic Director Julie Ritchey and Founding Managing Director Christian Libonati; www.filamenttheatre.org; Licensed by special arrangement with Forts Licensing, LLC.
Program & Study Guide
Performance Calendar
Calendar
- Public
- School and Groups

