Recommended Grades
Grades 3 – 8
Price
Students: $2
Chaperones: $5
What Kind of Show?
Theater; poignant and mystical
Running Time
90 minutes including one intermission
Venue
New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
About the Show
The owl soaring over young Gunda's woodland town is not what he seems—he watches over the townspeople, protecting them from nature's hazards. He is the Sorcerer, and he's looking for a student. Gunda isn't sure wizardry is for her, but when her family falls on hard times, she must rise to the challenge and become The Sorcerer's Apprentice. With ethereal scenery, exquisite puppets and spellbinding magic, this brand-new story inspired by the 18th-century poem is not just a cautionary tale, but a reminder that the greatest lessons come from embracing our mistakes and opening our hearts.
"Cahoots' boundless imagination and theatrical risk-taking are inspiring"
Things to Know
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While Disney's Fantasia and The Sorcerer's Apprentice were both adapted from the same Johann Wolfgang von Goethe poem, this show is all new and all original!
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Magic and illusions have been a hallmark of Cahoots NI's past New Victory appearances, which include The Vanishing Elephant in 2023—about Jenny the elephant and her history-making magic trick with Harry Houdini—and Nivelli's War in 2017—about magician Herbert Levin, also known as The Great Nivelli.
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New Victory Artistic Director Mary Rose Lloyd serves on the dramaturgical team for The Sorcerer's Apprentice, supporting it from its inception to preview performances for Belfast students in May 2026 and all the way to the New Victory stage!
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About the Artists
Winner of an Off-West End Theatre Award for Best Production for Young People, Cahoots NI combines the visual delight of theater with the age-old intrigue of illusion. They collaborate with theater artists from across Northern Ireland to craft high-quality and inventive theatrical experiences for kids and families with the goal of expanding imaginations and sparking creativity.
Buxton Opera House creates over 450 theater experiences annually for international audiences, producing both original work and adaptations of beloved classics. Their hallmark education program, Buxton Opera House Creates, helps creators, teachers and community members learn new skills and discover new passions.
Prepare for Your Field Trip
At New Victory performances, dedicated Education staff and Youth Corps Ushers welcome groups into the theater, ensuring students, chaperones and educators feel comfortable and safe.
And the experience extends beyond the show on stage! Students can connect with the artists at Talk-Backs after most performances. Education Partners can engage with FREE show-inspired, ready-to-implement activities, unit plans and creativity pages ↗.
Accessibility
For every performance at the New Victory Theater…
- Sensory Awareness Notes are available—a short guide including descriptions of the characters, story and technical elements—to help you know what to expect during the show.
- You can request supports like fidgets, earplugs, assisted listening devices, wheelchairs and more.
- Our quiet Cozy Zone and a live feed of the performance are available in the lower lobby at all times for those with sensory sensitivities or anyone who needs a break from the theater.
- Wheelchair-accessible seats are available (see more details when buying tickets).
Get additional accessibility details, and prepare for your visit with our New Victory Social Narrative.
