An intrepid Grandmother dives deep to find the Dragon King and save the land. This award-winning puppet show features colorful sea creatures and a message of empathy and courage. Energy Fitness helps artists navigate challenges with resilience, turning conflict, change, and creativity into a continuous, energized process. Over 20 handcrafted marionettes perform circus acts to jazz and classical tunes. Perfect for younger audiences, this whimsical show delights with music, tricks, and transformation. The Game is an interactive, experiential art workshop using imaginative play to foster creativity. Students create neighborhoods/cities with 3D acrylic shapes, developing narratives and higher-order thinking skills through prompts and object placement. New England Ballet Theatre Professional dancers from New England Ballet Theatre perform kid-friendly ballets with costumes, music, and props, followed by Q&A. 2025–26 options: The Fantastic Toyshop (Nov–Dec) and The Little Mermaid (May–Jun). In this workshop or residency, students engage closely with Skoo the puppet in SEL-focused storytelling, movement, and art. Each session can explore a different theme through singing, crafts, and problem-solving with caring teaching artists. The Isle of Skoo is a fun, interactive puppet show using storytelling, music, and movement to build SEL skills. Kids will explore themes of kindness, inclusion, friendship, and coping with big emotions. Increase kindness awareness through storytelling, a paper quilt project, and creating a kindness song, while developing writing, listening, and speaking skills over multiple days. Discover the harp's 5,000-year history, its music, and how it works. Wendy shares stories, sounds, and science with plenty of hands-on opportunities. With masks, music, and costumes, this participatory show invites students to act as the Greek Chorus in an unforgettable theatre experience. Anne Pasquale's Living History Programs Explore the life of Deborah Sampson, the only known female combat veteran of the American Revolution, through interactive reenactments and folk music. Join Emmy Brockman for a musical adventure exploring science through songs and experiments. Kids will learn about chemical reactions, astronomy, paleontology, and botany, all while dancing and singing along This twisty retelling of The Three Little Pigs uses shadow and rod puppets to show how teamwork and kindness help the pigs overcome challenges with heart and humor. Create hand, rod, or shadow puppets with OompaPossum Puppets! Workshops can include storyboarding and performance skills and can be adapted for participants with special needs. Students create a play addressing a current issue (e.g., immigration, healthcare), using character, dialogue, and audience interaction to inspire change. The residency includes options for hip-hop theatre and Forum Theatre methods. A creative photography program that connect art, science, and literacy, using digital tools to explore their community and environment through hands-on projects. Students explore the work of Romare Bearden and create mixed-media collages that reflect their neighborhood, mood, and social concerns- building a sense of place and identity through art and writing. In this interactive puppet show, Benjamin Booksmart helps friends get healthy through reading, movement, and song. Topics include exercise, positivity, and nutrition. The traditional Chinese dragon dance celebrates wisdom, power, and prosperity. A team of 10 dancers, including 9 dragon dancers and 1 pearl leader, chase the elusive pearl of wisdom. Tom Lee shares traditional stories from around the world, selected for age and curricular relevance. A rich storytelling experience supporting Language Arts and Social Studies. Li Liu shares acrobatics, ribbon dancing, and storytelling in this solo performance. Students learn about Chinese culture, language, and celebrations through audience participation. | |
