Event Description
With flying umbrellas, larger-than-life balloons, kites that float over the audience, and the biggest snow globe you’ve ever seen, Air Play is a comic adventure on an epic scale. Be prepared to gasp in wonder, laugh until it hurts and be touched by friendship and affection between two siblings on a surreal, life-changing journey.
Created and performed by globe-trotting silent comedians Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone, Air Play’s spectacular worlds were created by teaming up with air sculptor and inventor Daniel Wurtzel to make new air sculptures for the stage. Besides physically playing with air, the show spins the radio dial creating an auditory “air play,” including Balkan gypsy music, Nordic boys’ choirs, symphony orchestras, Italian avant-garde, Appalachian ballads and more.
Curriculum connections: Drama, Science
Recommended for grades: K-5
Content available to stream on-demand at a time of your choosing from October 20-November 7, 2025. You may access content for your classroom multiple times. One registration per class required.
Run time: Est. 55 mins
Included with registration:
- Teacher Resource Guide
- Pre-show Classroom Connections Workshop Video
- Pre-recorded Q&A video with the cast
- Additional educational content videos
To request a field trip, please complete the online 2025-2026 School Field Trip Order Form by clicking the “Register” button on this page. Registrations and order by phone are not accepted, but we are happy to answer your questions. For assistance in choosing the best shows for your class, please contact the Education Hotline at 216-348-7909 or schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org.
Pricing:
Registrations are $20 per class and may accommodate up to 30 students. If your class is larger, or if you’re registering multiple groups, we would be happy to provide a price quote upon request. Adult participation is free, though they must be accounted for in your reservation numbers.
Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Thanks to a generous donation from the KeyBank Foundation, a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets are available for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools (see eligibility list here). Contact us at 216-348-7909 or schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org for ordering instructions.