Performances
2009
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Two original Non-flammable Dragon Tales written and performed by our talented puppeteers.
Scrunch's Problem begins with Pilfer the teacher's Assistant discovering that the young dragon, Scrunch is having trouble reading. Trying to studying on his own, Scrunch encounters many old friends. Stella, the aardvark & Gilbert, the giraffe try to build the young dragon's confidence and ability.
Always Friends is a story of Leroy, a dragon who befriends the caterpillar, Silas. Their friendship is threatened by the changes that neither one of them can stop. .
Both plays were written by Les Swentosky.
Both shows are performed by the puppeteers James Lydick and Les Swentosky.
Christmas 2008...
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Another Bloomin' Christmas Carol
Two original Non-flammable Dragon Tales written were performed by our talented puppeteers.
The premium performances of Christmas on Boulder Mountain & Another Bloomin' Christmas Carol took place the third weekend of November 2008 at the Philadelphia Street Playhouse.
Christmas on Boulder Mountain finds Scrunch the young dragon, joined by his T.A.(teacher's Assistant), Pilfer as they attempt to deliver garbage cakes for Christmas. Joining them is his old friend, Sir Pilpot, and some new characters.
Christmas on Boulder Mountain was written by Les Swentosky & Chip Engelman.
Another Bloomin' Christmas Carol is the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. His journey takes Scrooge through his past, present & his possible future guided Christmas Spirits & one other special spirit.
Another Bloomin' Christmas Carol was adapted by Bethany Geiger.
Both shows were performed by the puppeteers James Chapman, Hannah Edgar, Chip Engelman, Amber Engleman, Bethany Geiger, James Lydick, Jenny Norton, and Les Swentosky.
2008
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The Biggest Chicken in the County
Two original Non-flammable Dragon Tales written and performed by our talented puppeteers.
The premium performances of Scrunch & The Biggest Chicken in the County took place the first weekend of May 2008 at the Philadelphia Street Playhouse.
Scrunch is a young dragon, who is forced to leave his beloved mother to finish his schooling. He is accompanied by the Teacher's Assistant, Mr. Pilfer. On Scrunch's quest on learning to be a dragon he makes an unlikely friend, the knight, Sir Pilpot.
Scrunch was written by Les Swentosky.
The Biggest Chicken in the County is a story of Leroy, a dragon raised by Ma & Pa Pullet as a chicken, who by the jeers of his brother roosters, Frank & Leroy, runs away from the farmyard. On his journey home he encounters the Foxes, Wanda & Wendell.
The Biggest Chicken in the County was written by Bruce Dries.
Both shows were performed by the puppeteers Bethany Geiger, James Lydick, Jenny Norton, Anthony Tuell and Les Swentosky.
SHOWS FROM OUR PAST
(No longer performing.)
2005
An original adaptation, combining live actresses and amazing puppets.
The premiere performances of Alice in Wonderland took place in the summer of 2006 at the Philadelphia Street Playhouse. Read More...
The show stars a trio of young actresses in the live-action role of Alice, each who took the stage on consecutive weekends: Bethany Geiger, Kaitlin Cawley, and Felecia Rowley. Rounding out the cast are puppeteers Bruce Dries, James Lydick, R.L. Stoerkel, and Les Swentosky.
Adapted by Bruce
Dries from the Lewis Carroll book, the puppet show was presented as
part of a grant with the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts, the regional
arts funding partnership of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
Paw Print Plays
Animals explore their world in stories for younger children
Non-flammable Dragon Tales
Fantasy stories starring your favorite fantasy creatures
2003
Beulah the Behemoth
Age level: Second grade and up
Length: 20 minutes
A tiger, an aardvark, a giraffe, and their zoo friends learn a lesson
about “true” beauty and friendship.
2004
A Zoo Birthday Story
Age level: Second grade and up
Length: 20 minutes
A surprise party teaches a hippo, a rat, and a bunch of tropical birds
about the
meaning of family.
2004
Dog Gone Day
Age level:
Pre-K—Second grade
Length: 20 minutes
Two
adventurous dogs named Scumble and Nugget discover that an open front door can lead
to excitement and trouble.
2002
The Quest
Age level: Second grade and up
Length: 2 hours
A tale of humor, wonder, and intrigue. Andragone and his
knight-in-training,
Droop, are on a perilous journey. Can they solve the riddles and rescue the Princess Lyra?
2004
Q-Quest—
The Wizard Feud
Age level: Second grade and up
Length: 15 minutes
Can Dravon save Princess Veronica from his evil twin, the wicked wizard
Drax?
Photos from a performance of Dog Gone Day for the combined Kindergarten classes of the Marion Center School District (Rayne Elementary, Canoe-Grant, and Creekside). Larger pictures open in new window.
