Aesop’s Fables is a collection of short stories that teach a little life lesson. Some stories featured are: “The Lion and the Mouse”, “The Northwind and the Sun”, and “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”.
Tales From The Brothers Grimm is a collection of tales from German folk tales presented with puppets. Some featured stories are: “The Frog Prince”, “Little Red Ridinghood”, and “The Fisherman and his Wife” among others.
Tales From the Leprechaun Sure to tickle your heart and put a smile on your face, these Irish tales presented with puppets are an enchanting experience. Featured stories are “The 3 Wishes” and “The Leprechaun’s Pot of Gold”. (Available March, 2009)
Wolf Tales is a glove puppet presentation featuring tales about wolves. Featured stories are “ The Gunniwolf”, “ The 3 Little Pigs”, and “ The Boy Who Cried Wolf”.
The Punch and Judy Show They’re Back! The King and Queen of puppetry in an upbeat non-violent contemporary
performance sure to make you laugh.
Puppet Ministry
Parables and Fables is a puppet presentation sharing parables of Jesus and fables from Aesop. Featured stories are: “The Good Samaritan”, “The Prodigal Son”, “The Talents”, and “The North Wind and the Sun” among others.
Adult Puppetry
Walking Shakespeare is a series of famous scenes from many of the bard’s plays using glove puppets. Some scenes are from : “Henry IV PT.1″, “The Taming of the Shrew”, “A Mid-Summer’s Night Dream”, and “Romeo and Juliet” among others. (Available June, 2009)
The Visitation is based on the old folk song “The Farmer’s Cursed Wife” where the woman of the house outwits the devil who has come to take her down to the world below. (Available June, 2009)
This excerpt begins as the Boy realizes there really is a Wolf among the flock.
Educational Puppetry
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The Puppetools Show in this entertaining and informative curriculum based program presented in 4 parts, the audience will learn about the creative world of constructive play. They will see how puppetools puppets are created, how to properly manipulate them, see a curriculum based presentation using the puppets, and to get them involved in a take and make session. ( Available September, 2009 )
Puppets and Music introduces children to the world of classical music hosted by puppet conductor Leopold Von Bernstein. Some featured selections are: “ Scenes From Childhood” and “ Peter and the Wolf”. The program is presented on a traditional puppet stage with scenery and beautifully crafted glove and mouth puppets. (Available June, 2009).
