“Folktales from Global    Village” adapted by Pamela Shook Blue Moon Puppets signature show, three unique stories from around the world! Performed by a story teller in full view of the audience, table-top style, with lots of audience interaction. These stories combine into one highly entertaining and inspiring show. The three stories in FOLKTALES FROM GLOBAL VILLAGE are: “The Hat Shaking Dance” (Africa) Lovable trickster  Anansi tries to mend his mischievous ways by helping others. But his famous appetite is stronger than his good intentions and he succumbs to delicious temptation with hilarious results! “Coyote Loves a Star”               (Mexico) Bumbling prankster Hermano Coyote falls hopelessly in love with a star and makes an utter fool of himself showing off to win her love. “The Bitter Prince” (Japan) A bitter, spoiled prince becomes a feisty Samurai Gardener after a child offers him a gift of seeds. As the flowers bloom, his cold heart opens at last. Grades: Pre-K - 5th Length: 40 minutes (plus 10 min. demo for 3rd-5th) Max. Audience: Preschool - 50 / Elementary - 175 “Butterfly Ballad” by Pamela Shook, music by Carol Daniel Mother Nature herself leads you through the many amazing transformations of Katy & Kevin Caterpillar from hatching through their fascinating migration to Mexico. Music and laughter teach the audience about the life of two Monarch caterpillars as they grow and become one of nature’s wonderful masterpieces! *Originally created with Piccadilly Puppets to open the Butterfly House at Callaway Gardens, Georgia.” Grades: Pre-K - 2nd Length: 30 minutes Max. Audience: Preschool - 50 / Elementary - 150 “The Princess and the Pea” adapted by Pamela Shook Can a fortune-telling Gypsy Princess and a rapping Prince find happiness despite the schemes of his overbearing mother? Find out in this original take on the classic Andersen tale! Performed table-top style with lots of audience interaction. Grades: 1st -5th Length: 30 minutes Max. Audience: Elementary - 150 Available Spring 2012 Available Spring 2012 Available Spring 2012 Available Spring 2012 Available Spring 2012 Contact us to discuss performances and audience sizes for public events,  such as theater venues, libraries, and festivals Made with MAGIX Coming Soon: “Trickster Dreams” Three new stories from around the world featuring characters from “Folktales from Global Village”