Knight Arts grantee The Playground Theatre celebrates the world premiere of The Red Thread Saturday, April 16. Inspired by Chinese folklore, this 90-minute original play is designed for children eight years and older and tells the story of a widowed weaver and his three daughters. The production is heavily influenced by local talent – it’s directed by Stephanie Ansin and choreographed by Octavio Campos and Ileigh Reynolds and features original music & sound design by Luciano Stazzone and set, costume and lighting design by Fernando Calzadilla.

The Playground Theatre is celebrating the debut of The Red Thread Saturday, April 16 with a daylong street festival coined Chinatown Miami. Located in Miami Shores, the festival will feature food trucks, clowns, games and performances from noon-6pm.

The Red Thread: April 16-May 27 at the Playground Theatre, $20