| Program Type | Performance |
| Art Form | Theatre |
| Curriculum Connections | Character Education | Social and Emotional Learning |
| Target Grades | Pre-K | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Family |
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Testimonial
"Francine has offered several interactive musical and theatrical programs to children at the library. In my 32 years as a children’s librarian, I have worked with many performers, and I can honestly say that Francine ranks among the very best. She is a talented singer, song-writer and actress but most importantly a gifted teacher. I highly recommend the programs offered by Francine and the staff of Ben’s Lighthouse."
-Alana Bennison, Children’s Librarian at C.H. Booth Library in Newtown, CT
-Alana Bennison, Children’s Librarian at C.H. Booth Library in Newtown, CT
Description
The Isle of Skoo puppet show is an interactive program that incorporates social emotional themes through story telling, puppetry, music, movement, and audience participation. The program teaches children self-awareness and coping skills while having fun. The stories told include the themes of inclusion, bullying, making friends and dealing with emotions that are sometimes difficult to identify or handle (like anxiety or anger). The students are spoken to as “lighthouse keepers” and find purpose in the job of helping others, being kind to one another and understanding the metaphor of shining your light.
Objectives
To demonstrate to children how to recognize their emotions and teach skills to cope with their changing emotions.
To help children understand the importance of kindness, helping others and inclusion.
To help children find their unique ability to share their own light; as the symbol of light reflects our ability to find self confidence, self awareness, love for one another, with compassion and empathy for others.
To help children understand the importance of kindness, helping others and inclusion.
To help children find their unique ability to share their own light; as the symbol of light reflects our ability to find self confidence, self awareness, love for one another, with compassion and empathy for others.
Pricing Information
Single performance - $1,911
Back to Back performances - $2,941
Three performances - $3,897
Back to Back performances - $2,941
Three performances - $3,897
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Program Length
45 - 60 minutes
Participants
250
Technical Specifications
• Set Up: 1 hour
• Program Space: A ceiling clearance of 12' high is needed for the backdrop. 8-10' deep for the backstage area and an additional 8-12' in front of the stage for the audience to sit back far enough to see the puppets. Full basic lighting is needed.
• Audiovisual/Tech: We prefer to use the schools sound system with our own sound board, microphones and laptop. If not available, we will need access to electrical for our sound system which will be set up in the back of the audience with two speakers set up.
• Program Space: A ceiling clearance of 12' high is needed for the backdrop. 8-10' deep for the backstage area and an additional 8-12' in front of the stage for the audience to sit back far enough to see the puppets. Full basic lighting is needed.
• Audiovisual/Tech: We prefer to use the schools sound system with our own sound board, microphones and laptop. If not available, we will need access to electrical for our sound system which will be set up in the back of the audience with two speakers set up.