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! |
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.
Contact us directly by phone, fax, e-mail, or mail (Contact
Us) for pricing and availablity.Birthday parties: We will need a credit card number to hold in lieu of a deposit to secure your date. You will receive an email confirmation which you need to reply to for validation. Commerical parties:You will be sent an invoice/confirmation and tech/info sheet by email, fax, or mail. Return a signed copy of the confirmation a.s.a.p. to validate the contractual agreement (this can be done by fax, mail, or email).
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
The full price is due in full on the day of the
performance.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations are subject to a $50.00 administrative fee ($100.00 Thanksgiving thru New Years). Full performance price is due if cancelled after 72 hours of booking (if show is booked two weeks prior to performance, no grace period applies).
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.
Payment, please!: Please have the payment for the balance ready 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!
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).
Set up space: 6 ft. 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.