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What you get:


The puppet van arrives!
The boxes come in!
A fabulous stage appears!
(Click here for stageplot)
A magical show ensues!
An enthralled audience!

A fabulous thirty minute performance by Peter Brizzi (some shows run longer), full-time professional puppeteer with over 27 years experience! After the puppet show a puppet comes out and gives the birthday child a gift. Then, the puppet hands out candy for the other children! Kodak moments abound! (Gift and candy for birthday parties only)

We are available for birthday parties, corporate parties, holiday parties, company picnics, small or large! Our shows fit into small rooms, large rooms, outdoors, pizza parlors, restaurants, almost anywhere at all! Make our professional puppetry part of the memory building experience at your next party! We offer original adaptations of classic tales.

Story lines (click on study guide of show you're interested in)

Available all year: Pirates! The Pie Rats of Penn's Aunt |  Goldielocks and the Three Teddybears
Just So Stories |  The Prince and Princess Show
Dragoon! | Adventures of Spider and Fly!
Holiday shows: Elves and the Shoemaker |  Night Before Chris Mouse

Booking a party:

Contact us directly by phone, fax, e-mail, or mail (Contact Us) for pricing and availablity. We will need a $50.00 deposit, by credit card, to secure your date. You may pay the deposit by check, but we will need your card info to reserve the date until your check clears. You will be sent an invoice/confirmation and tech/info sheet. Return a signed copy (enclosed) of the confirmation a.s.a.p. to validate the contractual agreement (this can be done by fax).
Note: It's best to book a show BEFORE sending out your invitations. It's also good if you are flexible with your date and times. Most parties are at: 11:00AM, 1:00PM. 3:00PM, 5:00PM, and 7:00PM.

Insurance
We carry a $1,000,000.00 liability policy. Certificates of insurance are available on request.

Payment
A $50.00 non-refundable deposit ($150.00 Thanksgiving thru New Years) is due when the show is booked. The balance is due in full on the day of the performance.

Cancellation Policy
All cancellations are subject to a $50.00 administrative fee ($150.00 Thanksgiving thru New Years). Full performance price is due if cancelled after 72 hours of booking.

Do's and Don't's of Parties: Here's some tips on how to best enjoy your party puppetry experience!

Timing or, The 30 minute rule:  Plan to have the performance at least 30 minutes after your guests are scheduled to arrive. Most people arrive late. It's always sad to see a child miss a performance.
Food:  Either feed everyone first, have the performance, and then the cake & gifts; or have the performance first. Always leave cake & gifts till last. If feeding everyone first, give yourself an hour. It always takes more time than you think to feed people.
Stairs, steps, etc.:  If you have stairs or steps leading to the performing area, I will need help carrying equipment in and out.
Check, please!: Please have the check for the balance made out in advance. You will be busy enough on the day of the party!
Parking spot: Please leave me a parking spot near to the entrance to facilitate easy entry and exit.
People traffic:  Please plan your "people" traffic so that I can get in and out of your home or facility without causing disruption to your party. Also, plan to have me set up in an area away from other activities so that my breaking down doesn't disrupt gift exchange/cake cutting.
Disruption: Please don't give party favors or toys to children before the performance. Remember that if there is anything to distract, it will. The same applies to bounce houses. They should be off limits during the performance.
Supervision: Please have sufficient adult supervision for your crew of children. No adults in the room can cause havoc. Also, please help the adults to enjoy the performance (actually, the adults usually enjoy the puppet show as much or more than the kids!) Loud talking distracts the children. If necessary, have the performance in an area away from the adults.
Holiday shows: Always have Santa AFTER the puppet show! The line takes longer than you think, and the kids want to play with the toy they received, NOT sit down for a show!

Technical requirements:

General:

We bring our own puppet stage. (Click here for stageplot diagram). Our puppet stages are self-contained with their own lighting and sound systems. All we require is one outlet. (We carry portable power for park shows and areas where there is no power).

Requirements:

Pirates!, The Princess Show, Just So Stories, Goldilocks and the Three Teddybears, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Night Before Chris Mouse.
Set up space: 6 ft. wide by 6 ft. deep and 7 ft. high. (Note: Aesop's Fables: 8ft. wide by 6 ft. deep and 7 ft. high.)
Room:Family room, living room, patio, deck, park, almost anywhere!
Type of show: Hand and rod puppet show. Natural lighting or dimmed lighting if available.
Type and size of puppets: Hand and rod puppets, measuring from 18"-30" tall.
Audience size: up to 350
Set up time: 30 minutes.
Strike time (break down): 15 minutes.

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