Kids can change the world! Ruby Raccoon and Benny Bunny are little superheroes in training. In order to win their superpowers, they'll have to prove that they're super fearless, super helpful, and want to save the world.

This show includes information about ways kids can help protect our environment, such as planting a tree and recycling. Appropriate for ages 2-8.

What better way to introduce Shakespeare than with puppets?

Talking Hands Theatre retains the humor and beauty of the original text, but adapts the language to make it accessible to middle school audiences. Our handmade rod and hand puppets will captivate and win over everyone.

They’ll be clamoring to read "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for themselves the moment the show’s over. Recommended for grades 3-8.

Josh has a school project to do. When he goes next door to interview his neighbor about his seeing-eye dog, Josh doesn't realize that the dog is not a pet.

He makes a lot of mistakes, but he learns the right way to treat service animals. He'll meet a hearing cat as well, and in the end of the show, he'll meet a very surprising animal that is trained to help people with physical disabilities.

This show is fun and informative about service animals and disabilities. All ages.

"What could I have eaten that made half of me disappear?" Alicia asked the corner store cat. "Well, maybe you should have turned over the package to read what's on the other side!" the cat replied,"We know what sugar does to you, and we know what whey does, but what does fractionated, partially hydrogenated palm kernal oil do?"

It's big, it's fun, it's informative, and it'll help kids choose a healthy snack at the corner store. Created for the Brooklyn Kids' Food Conference 2009 and sponsored in part by the Park Slope Food Co-op. All ages.

It's the Jurassic Era, and Allosaurus is the meanest carnivore of them all. First he picks on Stegasaurus, but those spiky scales keep him away. Then it's Brachiosaurus he's after-- teasing him, and calling him names, and finally playing a trick on him. Good think Pterodactylus flies by to give Brachiosaurus some tips on how to handle a bully. When dinosaurs stick together, they're tough enough to stand up to even the biggest bully. Recommended for pre-K through 4th grade.

Get down with the Greeks! Talking Hands Theatre presents the myths of ancient Greece with a hip-hop flavor. Meet Big Daddy Z, the father of the Greek gods. Muppet-style puppets narrate in rap. Hand-sculpted rod puppets tell the myth of Persephone and the reason for seasons, Pandora's box and how evil first came into the world, and the story of Medusa, the monster with snakes for hair.

At first, even a little frog disgusts Princess Ida, but by the time she sneaks out of the palace and manages to escape from some very silly pirates, this is not a girl to mess with!  By the end, she will even face a dragon to rescue the prince she loves. Recommended for pre-K through 3rd grade.

It's tortoise v. hare and the race is on! Speedy the Rabbit is so sure he'll win that he's taking the long way; all the way around the world. As he passes through Russia, Ethiopia, and India, he encounters people from those countries who tell him about their culture and try to get him to slow down and stop for a cup of tea. But Speedy is too determined to win! This show meets New York state elementary social studies standards 2, World History, by "listening to a narrative about people with different customs and cultures" and 3, Geography, as children "read a story and compare the location to other locations and people in the story." K-6th grade.

They call him Fraidy Freddy, and that's because he's scared of just about everything. But when his owners are out for the evening, Freddy meets the Boogie Monster, who turns out to be friendly and sings like Elvis. Freddy goes out to explore the city. His adventures include an underground tour with an alligator, and a dog who asks him the time.

Through audience participation, kids help Freddy realize there's nothing to be afraid of. This show has been well received at hospitals and preschools around the city.

Elio Realio the ringleader runs a monster sideshow; the only problem is, none of them are scary. So Elio quits, just before a mysterious package arrives from the Himalayas.

The monsters learn how to work together and succeed in raising a truly scary monster. Surprise at the end! This show is appropriate for children ages 6 and up.

Roland's dream is to be the world's richest pig, so he leaves the farm and heads for New York City. He visits various attractions, including the Guggenheim and the Statue of Liberty, and ends up winning the lottery. Roland takes a helicopter ride and goes on a shopping spree, but he doesn't share his winnings with the less fortunate.

Kids learn a song to help him learn to be more generous. Ages 5 and up.

The Tale of Custard the Cowardly Dragon is a children's opera based on the 1936 children's books by Ogden Nash.

Six bunraku-style puppets tell the story of a giant but timid dragon who finds the courage to to stand up against a fearsome opponent to protect someone he loves.

With live accompaniment by pianist/composer Brad Ross and singing by puppeteer/soprano Jenny Mitchell, "Custard" is sure to warm your heart.