The Remember Balloons

The Remember Balloons Arts Discover  Educational show has been rescheduled to April 21, 2026 at 10:15 AM. Tickets are valid for the new date.

Performance Length: 60 minutes including Q&A

James’s Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when he was young and Grandma when they were married. Grandpa has balloons about camping and Aunt Nelle’s poor cow. Grandpa also has a silver balloon filled with the memory of a fishing trip he and James took together.

But when Grandpa’s balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James can’t catch them. One day, Grandpa lets go of the silver balloon— and he doesn’t even notice!

Grandpa no longer has balloons of his own. But James has many more than before. It’s up to him to share those balloons, one by one.

Director/Choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson, Dance Magazine’s 2023 “25 to Watch”, adapts this touching story for the stage, accompanied by an original score and digital projections, crafting a captivating dance-theatre experience suitable for multi-generational audiences, students and families.

Curriculum Connections: Family Illness, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Memories, Shared Stories, Intergenerational Relationships, Extended Metaphor, Social Awareness – Empathy

All Durham Public Schools reservations will be made by the school-designated Arts Liaison. The Arts Liaison was appointed by each school principal to coordinate this effort. Please contact your principal for further action.

Online reservations end five days prior to a performance date. Tickets will still be sold at the box office on the date of the event, dependent upon availability. Please email us for availability at efan@carolinatheatre.org.