Start your Halloween celebrations at the Wheeler Opera House with The Lost Stop, an original musical starring Kaitlin Becker, along with her puppet friends Bitte and Darcy, that has been developed and refined during the company’s week-long residency at the Wheeler Opera House. Filled with original music, imaginative storytelling, and unforgettable characters, this full-length production invites audiences of all ages to celebrate community, courage, and the everyday magic that keeps community alive. Join us for a special performance showcasing the culmination of the artists’ creative work and an exciting new theatrical story brought to life on stage.
The Aspen Advance Look of The Lost Stop is made possible in collaboration with The Public Theater (New York, NY).
Kaitlin Becker is an actor, singer, writer, and teaching artist best known for portraying Meekah in the internationally popular Blippi franchise. A former host of NBCUniversal’s Sunny Side Up, Kaitlin has spent her career creating imaginative, engaging experiences for children and families through theater, music, and storytelling. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Northern Kentucky University and has performed in theaters across the country. Through her work as a performer and educator, she encourages creativity, self-expression, and connection through the arts.
Following the performance, enjoy a community trick-or-treat event in the Vault Bar Lobby featuring City of Aspen departments and local community organizations.
Free with advance RSVP.
Workshop Offerings:
Join the artists behind The Lost Stop for a series of free, interactive workshops at the Wheeler Opera House. Led by performer and teaching artist Kaitlin Becker, along with fellow company members, these engaging experiences explore musical theater, movement, character creation, and imaginative play for participants of all ages. Register for one or more free workshops below.
Workshop: Kaitlin’s Broadway Showcase
October 28 | 4:00-4:30 PM
Ages 4-6
Young performers are invited to sing, move, and play alongside Kaitlin and her puppet friends, Bitte and Darcy. Through original songs, choreography, and theater games, participants will build confidence, explore creative expression, and discover playful tools for navigating big feelings.
Workshop: Physicality for the Stage with Kaitlin and Kathy
October 29 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Ages 16+
Discover how movement can bring a character to life. This dynamic workshop explores the connection between emotion and physical expression through warm-ups, improvisation, creative movement exercises, and collaborative storytelling. Ideal for actors, performers, and anyone interested in physical theater.
Workshop: Bring Your Costume to Life: The Halloween Actor’s Studio
October 30 | 4:00-5:00 PM
Ages 7-12
Get ready for Halloween with a theatrical adventure that transforms costumes into unforgettable characters. Through theater games, movement activities, and imaginative storytelling, participants will develop performance skills while bringing their Halloween personas to life. The workshop concludes with a festive runway-style costume showcase. Costumes are welcome, and guardians are encouraged to attend.
Whether you’re introducing a young child to the stage, exploring new performance techniques, or celebrating Halloween through creativity and play, these workshops offer a fun opportunity to connect, create, and learn through theater.
All workshops are free, but advance registration is strongly encouraged.
