Four classic tales of misadventure!
Excellent presentation.
– Children’s Garden School
Students loved it!
– Lockview PS
I wish they could come to our school every day!
– Student
Foolish Tales for Foolish Times
Available all school year / Grades K to 3, Audience maximum 250 / $650 in the GTA, contact us for rates outside the GTA / 45 minutes plus optional post-show Q&A.
The video is also available to watch online for free – see below! Includes pre-recorded Q & A video.
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Four classic tales of misadventure are combined to take the audience on a journey of venerable folk wisdom, in a celebration of our shared humanity. Presented in a deceptively simple, low-tech style, the play highlights how we humans can overlook the obvious when we worry needlessly about the impossible, take advice without thinking, or use yesterday’s solutions to solve today’s problems; these traditional tales have it all!
This richly imaginative production, with each story playfully told using a different style of puppetry – from human-sized to hand puppet, table-top to kitchenware – kindles creativity, inspires role play and encourages thinking outside the box.
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A Study Guide is available
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For further information or to make a booking, contact Ann at ann@puppetmongers.com 416-538-6210
Curriculum Connections
- Knowledge of Drama & Visual Arts Elements
- Creative Work
- Critical Thinking
- Introduce Puppetry and Theatre Arts
- Oral & Visual Communication
- Problem Solving
Character Education
- Humility
- Self-esteem
- Co-operation
- Learning from Mistakes
Length of performance: 45 minutes. A Q & A session can be added on request
Set up time is one and a half hours in the performance area
Take out time is one and a half hours in the performance area
Thus we will need the venue for 4 hours
Maximum audience size and Grade level:
- For Grades K – 3: maximum audience 250
Performing area: 17′ wide by 12′ deep by 8′ high (5.2 meters wide X 3.7 meters deep X 2.5 meters ceiling.)
Please note that it can not be performed on a carpeted floor.
Electricity: Access to a standard 120 volt outlet. The company brings extension cords.
Equipment: The company brings its own light and sound systems.
Personnel: 2 performers
Testimonials
Excellent presentation; fun was had by the students and teachers. We would have them back again, and recommend to other schools. Children’s Garden School
I wish they could come to our school every day! Student, Lockview PS
Students loved it! They liked the handmade puppets and using ordinary items. Lockview PS