Nick Barone Puppets brings a full theater experience to your library, complete with lighting and a sound system. The puppet stage requires a performance space of 8 feet wide by 6 feet deep, with at least a 7 foot ceiling. The stage should be set up on a level surface or on an elevated platform with one standard power outlet near by. The audience should be seated at least 3 to 4 feet in front of the stage to comfortably view the performance. More people can fit in a space when sitting on the floor rather than in chairs, especially children. A few chairs at the back of the room for adults are always a good idea. My puppet theater has its own lighting to help focus the audience's attention on the performance. Whenever possible, dim or turn off the room lights during the performance. The room does not need to be completely dark, in fact, total darkness can make some children uneasy. For more information about setting up the puppet show, please visit the QUESTIONS page. A puppet show at the library should not only entertain children, it should also get them interested in reading. A display near the puppet show filled with books matching the theme of the performance is a great way to generate excitement about borrowing books from the library. I have listed some subjects to display that will go along with each of my puppet shows. |
Subjects in The Princes Mermaid include:
Subjects in Tales from the Enchanted Forest include: Subjects in T-Rex Thunderlizard's Wild West Revue include: Subjects in Puss in Boots include: Subjects in Holiday Treats include: Subjects in Tricks & Treats include:
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