Jewish Storytelling Puppet Shows

Jewish Storytelling Puppet Shows

Shows for the 2006-2007 Season

For Chanukkah

A Parakeet Named Dreidel and other stories

Featuring 8" Italian rod marionettes in an innovative house-shaped stage, A Parakeet Named Dreidel tells the story of a parrot that comes to a family's window during Chanukkah. This story and two other tales, Zaddok and The Squire, are inspired by Isaac Bashevis Singer's book "The Power of Light."

For Purim

The Funnier-than-a-pie-in-the-face Purim Shpiel

You'll laugh out loud at this twist on the classic Purim shpiel, performed with beautifully costumed hand-puppets above a 5'x 5.5' puppet stage. Pictured at right: Haman (boo, hiss) whispers to King Ahashueros.

For Passover

Moses and Miriam

This Passover, you'll learn Miriam's side of the story as well as Moses, and watch these two characters as they grow into leaders. Just watch out for flying locusts!

Also available for Passover is the storytelling show, "Passover Magic" appropriate for ages 8 and up.

For anytime at all

The Fixer, a tale of Rabbi Nachman

The Fixer, based on the tale of the same name by Rabbi Nachman, tells of a king who can't abide a simple fellow with no worries who is content to have his daily meal of wine, bread, and cheese. The king tries everything he can to prevent the simpleton from earning his daily bread, but will he succeed (question mark) This show is available yearround.