presents your choice of 4 exciting and interactive performances!

Jack and the Beanstalk

The Appalachian folktale, Jack and the Beanstalk, is presented in a four part mini-series. In between this American classic, there is a roller coaster ride of short stories, vignettes and songs from children’s literature, traditional puppet theater, and the puppeteer’s imagination. The show features hand-crafted shadow figures and is fast paced, action-packed, and full of laughs. Recommended for grades K - 6

Father Goose's Tales

Trouble in the Nursery....Mother Goose is away for the day and Father Goose has to take care of all her chores, including the storytelling. But try as he might he just can’t seem to get those stories right. This clever performance is an amusing, modern retelling of nursery rhymes, stories and children’s songs. Recommended for pre-K - 4th grade.

Shadows Around the  World

For thousands of years, man has manipulated puppets for a variety of reasons: ceremony, religion, education, therapy and entertainment. Of the many forms of puppetry, the most magical and cinematic is shadow puppetry. This show focuses on world cultures and history, the oral tradition of storytelling and the development of shadow theater throughout the world. Recommended for grades 2-6.

Sing-A-Long With Nappy's Puppets

Join in the fun with some of the silliest sing-a-long songs known to mankind, animated with clever shadow puppets, zany humor, and lots of participation. Recommended for pre-K - 4th grade.

Nappy's Puppets is dedicated to producing quality shadow theater performances that entertain and educate audiences about the range and scope of puppetry as an art form. This is accomplished in two ways: Performances: Nappy's Puppets creates live theater that is engaging and demonstrates the importance of audience etiquette and participation. The Material presented is derived from children's literature, traditional and modern music, and folk tales from around the world. Curricular tie-ins include storytelling, world cultures, history, creative writing and the performing arts.

Workshops are designed to empower children to become puppeteers and enhance self worth. A variety of workshops are available to participants ages five and up. Participants are instructed in the basic skills of puppets construction and performance, but they are also given the knowledge to experiment with different materials and styles. Participants are encouraged to continue their creative journey beyond the workshop. Curricular tie-ins include creative writing, conflict and resolution and the development of creative and oral expression.

Jim "Nappy" is a native of Milford, Connecticut, and a graduate of the University of Connecticut's Puppet Arts Program. After completion of his degree, Jim worked with Bits and Pieces Puppet Theater. He performed around the country and around the world, including The National Culture Center in Japan and The National Theater in Taiwan.  Jim is now working as a freelance artist and performer. Jim's most recent work can be seen on the new PBS show, Between The Lions. Other television credits include The Book Of Pooh, The Weinerville Chanukah Special, A Show of Hands and Stick Stickly . Jim has also worked on programs for Scholastic Home Video and HBO Pictures.

"Nappy was swamped with accolades from kids and parents after the show. He was professional, easy to work with and a real joy. I could promote this show as an all ages event and really mean it."
—Suzanne Thomas:Milford Public Library

For further information about availability, fees, or booking this program into your facility, contact:
Encore Performing Arts, Inc.
P.O. Box 630
Melville, NY 11747
631-423-0747  •  Outside area, call toll-free 800-669-9850
fax: 631-423-1795

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