Puppetry
LITERACY THROUGH THE ART OF PUPPET THEATRE
“As usual…excellent presentation…the music as a background suits the narration so well. The detail is beautiful. Wonderful to-scale scenery. We are fortunate to have had this show!”
— TEACHER, MISSISSAUGA
O is for Ogre
Grades:
JK-3
Audience Maximum:
250
Price per performance:
$540 + gst
O is for Ogre is an original story about a boy named Owen Osborne, who just loves books. They fill his imagination! However, his stories are being threatened by an obstinate Ogre who is running out of Os to make his Omeal for breakfast. This Ogre needs more Os and begins to take Os out of Owen’s favourite books. What will Owen do when he embarks on an adventure to find out who is taking all the Os?
Tales from an Empty Fridge
Grades:
1-6
Audience Maximum:
250
Price per performance:
$540 + gst
Tales from an Empty Fridge is a touching story about an older man named Jasper who reconnects with his artistic past. There is no dialogue in the performance, yet Jasper’s story is vividly told through music, movement of the puppets, props and sets. It is with understated brilliance that Waterwood Theatre Projects lets the cello, jazz, ragtime music and soulful puppets tell this tale. Young audiences are taken on a journey of discovery as Jasper learns that his cupboards are bare and his bills are accumulating. Despite his troubles, Jasper paints, gardens and dances to keep his spirits up. Jasper learns that doing what he loves most is the key to his happiness.
- A demonstration of puppets follow each performance
Curriculum Focus & Expectations
Themes:
- Storytelling through puppetry and music, treasures in the library, role of the arts
Character Education:
- Honesty, integrity, empathy, kindness and caring
Expectations:
- Recognize and name the characteristics of drama performances that incorporate various elements of theatre (movement, mime, puppetry, music)
- Compare what they experience through drama with their experiences of daily life
- Identify performance techniques that have an effect on audience’s emotions and senses
Tour Availability:
- O is for Ogre: November 3-22, 2008 & February 16-March 6 & May 4-15, 2009
- Tales from an Empty Fridge: October 13-24, 2008 & January 19-30 & April 13-17, 2009
Technical Requirements:
- Large open area or stage with access to electrical outlets