storybook theatre: stories that sing
Storybook Theatre: Stories That Sing! are smaller-scale shows that are performed all around New York City - we come to you!
With several productions currently in our traveling repertoire, they're perfect for schools, community centers, or daycare/nursery facilities. Although we recommend these shows, which include a storyteller/puppeteer and a musician, for intimate settings like classrooms, libraries and playrooms, we also can accommodate and fully engage up to 80 children in a cafeteria, gym or auditorium.
YEAR ROUND PROGRAM
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YEAR ROUND PROGRAM ⋆
ANANSE AND THE POT OF STORIES
ANANSE the Spider has heard that NYAME THE SKY GOD has a pot of stories which contain all the wisdom in the world, and would like to have it, so that he can be truly wise! Nyame will give it to him if he can accomplish 3 challenging tasks....
Based on the Ananse Stories of West Africa and the Caribbean, this puppets and people musical written by Emelia Asiedu with music by Greg Alexander, teaches decision making skills and critical thinking, and the concept of storytelling as a way of sharing experience as a form of wisdom.
Recommended for K-4th grade. Available as an in-person Storybook Theatre.
HOW THE TURTLE GOT ITS SHELL
How the Turtle Got Its Shell is an African folktale. Drumming, rhythm, movement, and chanting all help set the scene for this witty and wise traditional tale of the little turtle who outwits the fierce leopard and is rewarded with a shell. In the opening of the show, the drummer introduces the African instruments and various words from African languages. The energy and spirit of our drummer is clearly contagious, and the entire audience is soon singing and clapping along. Renowned African percussionist Chief Neil Clarke tells the story with his drums. (There are no puppets in this production.)
Recommended for Pre-K-5th grade. Available as an in-person Storybook Theatre or virtually.
LITTLE IS BIG
In this underwater adventure, the little fish Spinny and his many friends find courage and the true meaning of friendship, as they learn how little can be big, and how to create a more peaceful world. The performers use colorful fish puppets to spark children's imagination of an enchanted landscape deep beneath the sea.
Recommended for 3-K-1st grade. Available as an in-person Storybook Theatre or virtually.
holiday shows
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holiday shows ⋆
LUMPY BUMPY PUMPKIN
An original tale similar to the story of the ugly duckling.
It is a story about someone different who finds acceptance. With comedy, compassion, and plenty of pumpkins, this Halloween story will soon have everyone singing along and rooting for Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin. Along with Lumpy Bumpy, we learn that everyone has a special talent -- you just have to find it! The spirit and energy of our storyteller and guitarist help bring Farmer Joe's pumpkin patch to life.
Recommended for Pre-K-2nd grade. Available as an in-person Storybook Theatre or virtually.
TOBIAS TURKEY
Tobias Turkey is the most determined baby turkey on Farmer Joe’s farm. In this humorous tale Tobias becomes both the fattest, slowest turkey and the skinniest, fastest turkey on Farmer Joe’s farm. The children at your site will laugh, sing and clap along with the storyteller and the guitarist as they experience this delightful Thanksgiving tale.
Recommended for Pre-K-2nd grade. Available as an in-person Storybook Theatre or virtually.
