Behind the Backdrops gives residents a real-world look at giant hand-painted stage art, the tools used to make it, and the stories behind turning a blank piece of fabric into something built for a stage. Kids won’t just hear about creativity. They’ll see the scale, the craft, and the process.
Kids first see the Whimsical Planet up close — a bright, hand-painted world created for this presentation. Later, it drops away to reveal a second hidden backdrop.
After Dawn of Stars is revealed from behind the Whimsical Planet, kids add stars of their own — expanding the universe into a growing record of every community it visits.
This huge Smash Mouth backdrop toured with the band before being donated back for presentations. Kids see a real piece of stage history up close — from the band behind the Shrek-famous song “All Star” — then sign it with crayons.
Like many kids, it started with simple tools, big imagination, and a love for making things. Over time, that path grew into painting world-traveling stage backdrops for iconic classic rock bands. Behind the Backdrops brings that real-world journey back to kids, showing them how early creativity can grow into something much bigger. Visit the Classic Backdrops website.
This resident event is made possible with support from nearby businesses that believe in creativity, kids, and community.
Questions?
For event details such as time, location, or resident access, please contact the apartment office.
For questions about the presentation itself, contact Now Imagine That.
For questions about the presentation itself, contact Now Imagine That.
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