Frequently Asked Questions

Laughter and fun, of course! Shows burst with audience participation. Lindsay invites kids to sing along, dance, contribute ideas, call in response, supply props, play roles, and more. Each sketch in this high energy show is 3-10 min long so kids get to meet a dynamic cast of characters and most material works across ages, highly visual, packed with physical comedy.

But it’s more than that…

At the heart of every program is social emotional learning… re-enforcement of the skills we hope to build in early childhood. With warmth and a light touch, Lindsay and the puppets model how to handle (or not!) an assortment of feelings, making mistakes and resiliency, kindness, bravery, compromise, practice towards progress, handling the unexpected, trying new things, being unique. Often a puppet starts out with a common anxiety or problem that we work through.

Along the way, Lindsay may present a few fun facts about featured animals, nature, healthy eating, hygiene, introduce classic tales…and will offer a heap of inspiration for children’s own creative play!

The lineup evolves over the course of the year to serve annual clients and to keep things fresh. Check out the story archive below for summaries of new sketches and old favorites!

Most audiences are 10 - 100 children (plus adults), fewer than 60 kids preferred. 

Typical performances are 45- 60 min., but sometimes 15- 30 min blocks better suit rotating crowds or youngest audiences. Up to three hours of performance time per day. 

Most appropriate for ages 3-8, but that range can stretch in both directions and adults often say they enjoy the show as much as the kids! A mixed aged audience will get a mix of everything, but show line ups are planned with age in mind too, so more complex narratives or potentially intimidating puppets are saved for pre- K and up, while shows for younger tots are delivered more gently, lean more on music, and if it’s a small enough group, they may get to pet a puppet. 

Spacial Considerations:

Indoors or outdoors. No stage or low stage preferred. Small, intimate spaces are not a problem. No height restrictions. Large auditoriums can sometimes present challenges as this is a very interactive show, so let's discuss specifics! 

An ideal situation would be a patch of floor at least 5' deep and 10' wide for performance space and staging. Gear usually includes a tv tray size folding table or two, a stool, possibly a french easel, and 2- 4 duffel bags of puppets. 

A table for staging is appreciated, but not a necessity. 

Kids sitting cross-legged on the floor accommodates active participation throughout the show. (Lindsay marks a boundary line.) Chairs arranged with enough space for kids to squeeze past each other is OK too. Parents can sit in chairs out back or with little ones. 

Amplification: 

Lindsay projects well, but if amplification is needed, she brings a modest speaker and wireless mic. Electricity is appreciated but system can run on batteries too. Her wireless receiver can also be plugged into your speakers. 

Set Up Time: 

30-45 min. Depending on check in, the distance of the haul from the vehicle. Usually 4-5 trips loaded down. Please alert Lindsay in advance of parking challenges, etc. 

Lindsay will tailor a line-up that will best meet the needs of your audience. No pre-selection necessary! She'll consider age appropriateness, venue, popularity and new-ness. This list will give you an idea of what to expect:

Sal goes camping: Lindsay and Sal are going camping! Lindsay is excited...and oblivious to how nervous her little friend is. They have wildly different ideas of what is "essential" to pack for the trip, but it leads them to a better understanding!

Clucky the Hen: Why won’t she just lay an egg?! Lindsay tries all forms of persuasion to get her new backyard hen to shell out some breakfast, but this spicy gal has her own agenda! 

Tiny Tina: As the world’s smallest blue whale at a mere 9’ long, she embodies contradiction. She also has ambivalent feelings about an upcoming performance. The kids will demonstrate how taking deep breaths can calm her anxiety and Lindsay will help her practice with a lovely duet. 

Deb’s Dilemma: Debbie the sea turtle gets some unsolicited advice from her pesky pal Merv, a hermit crab and escapee of the human world. He’ll incorrectly crabsplain some bits of mystery trash he has stashed in his sand castle…but ultimately identify what she’s eating that’s making her feel sick. Older kids are invited to offer some ideas for how we can address the issue.

Interview with an astronaut('s dog): Cammander Comet is acting very strange. She's not answering Lindsay's questions, she's jumping up and down...was that a bark? Who's under that helmet anyway?

Sneezy Louise: Aaaachoo! This poor little hippo has quite the cold! Can the kids help her remember what to do when she coughs and sneezes? Let's hope so!

Kaki Kangaroo: Kaki is super excited to share her new dance routine with the kids! When technical difficulties arise, the kids will help cheer her up with an improvised group dance number!

Open Wide, Clyde: Clyde may be a huge alligator, but even he gets nervous sometimes! We'll help calm Clyde's nerves about a trip to the dentist.

Ruffled Feathers: Gus Goose and Burt Rooster are best buds, but even though they love each other, sometimes they fight. When they luck into a tasty snack, they have different ideas about how to divvy up the goods. How will hurt feelings get resolved?

Polar Jazz:  Walter the polar bear is eager to join a cool band, but there's just one problem- he doesn't play an instrument! With some kids' help and some homemade "instruments," we'll get Walter ready for his first stage performance!

The Three Little Pigs:  Pinky plays all the pig parts and provides a surprise ending for this fast paced and classic tale....and who plays the wolf? The kids!

Lumpy the Snowman: You've heard of Frosty, now meet Lumpy! He's large as life with a larger than life personality. Watch as a few loose snowballs become a goofy and opinionated pal.  Lindsay tries to put together a classic look, but Lumpy has his own ideas. Carrot nose? How about a carrot unicorn horn instead?

The Greatest Race: This little pony is used to coming in last place, but when he sets his mind towards training for the next big race, he discovers he has more stamina than he ever knew! He's still not the fastest, but when the race takes a strange and scary turn, his hard work and new attitude pays off in an even bigger way!  

 Earthworm Aerobics: Slim is excited to get moving with some aerobics, but Lindsay's choice of "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" overlooks the fact that Slim lacks the necessary body parts. He teaches us some interesting facts about earthworms with his own version of the tune and an original song and dance number, "Ain't it Fun to be a Worm!"

Francie Flamingo: Everyone becomes a Flamingo Dancer during this mid-show celebration! Francie is feeling discouraged that she'll never learn how to fly, but she discovers she's more talented than she knows! Sometimes we also play a quick game of Francie Says (Simon Says).

Picky Polly: This little dragon has very particular tastes, but she teaches herself a hilarious lesson when she packs her own "secret lunch."  The kids will help her get back on track. Is that...gulp...a vegetable?!

The Tortoise and the Hare: A playful twist on an old tale- the kids demonstrate to these two that, while slow and steady wins the race, working together is even better!

The Giant Turnip: Inspired by this classic folk story, the garden pest becomes a hero when Farmer Joe tries out a magic growing potion and his vegetable grows out of control! Gordon Groundhog digs deep to save the day!

Meryl Sheep Saves the Day! All the sheep in the flock think cautious Meryl is a scaredy sheep, but when she pulls off a grand rescue mission that nobody else has the courage to lead, she becomes a hero!

The Goat in the Chile Patch: Who can dissuade this stubborn mennace from eating all the farmers' chiles? Not the biggest or fiercest...only the smallest member of the barnyard community…a bee! Tails will fly!

One on One with the Cat in the Mask:  This hero reveals his secrets to the public! What's his power? He ate a Dr. Seuss book and demonstrates his amazing rhyming abilities! Words really can save the day. Lindsay is surprised when she finds she's being interviewed too- for the job of sidekick- fortunately one of the kids can step in!

The Princess and the Cheese: This familiar story gets a tasty twist! The kids help the story along and adorable Sophie mouse plays a slapstick little princess!

Beep Bop Beep:  AKA "Bob." Designed to do chores, all this giant robot wants to do is dance! He will get the kids up on their feet with his vacuuming and laundry jigs- but nothing beats the "Robo-Boogie". He is equipped with a mouth that lights up in time with his voice!

Lab Monkey: Einstein is eager to assist with an experiment in mixing colors- an illustration of the scientific method at work.  When his appetite for something more takes over, however, his "help" seems more like sabatoge!

Morris Moose: Morris offers some moose like suggestions for how Lindsay might surprise Gramma Moose... and when the kids sing along with us we really make her day!  Adaptable for various holidays!

Recycling Porcupine: What creature dug through the garbage last night? Bernie helps solve the mystery. He's the star witness...and the star suspect!

Dinosaur Blues: This triceratops is feeling down, so she decides to bake herself a batch of Jurassic chip cookies to cheer up...but discovers with each cookie she shares that the best way to beat the blues is to do something nice for someone else.

Aaarrgghh Matey: A giant space man has crashed to Earth! Now he's learning how to become a pirate... with a noodle telescope, a duck for his shoulder, and a new name (Capt. Rotten Pickle). The kids help him get started on an important pirate skill- reading- and he reminds us what real treasure is.

Outside the Box: With imagination and a bit of literary inspiration, the donkey and I will turn a simple cardboard box into a castle/ boat/ space ship. The kids come up with magic words to send us on our way, but some uncanny occurances hint that these words might be more than mere make believe...

Penny the Pup:  Kids adore Penny, a small yellow dog who knows lots of tricks...for treats. She'll have the kids wagging their tails and howling with delight...

Meowdini: "The World's Greatest Feline Magician" will knock their socks off (or not) with his amazing stunts! Mind reading! A disappearing act! Levitation! Fire blowing!

Betty Bear: A spunky disaster cook accidentally invents a new recipe! She falls asleep in her bowl, forgets or eats her ingredients (fortunately the kids will lend her theirs), and watch out when she decides her concoction needs hot pepper!

Louis Legstrong: Kids delight in his froggy rendition of familiar songs. Can the kids teach him how Twinkle Twinkle really goes?

Chickenstiltskin: This highly interactive and gentle version of a classic fairy tale keeps kids on the edge of their seats...kids catch eggs, participate in the coronation of the queen chicken, and more!

Anansi and the Magic Bag: Kids actually love catching the willies from this gigantic and lively spider! They teach the classic African folk hero a lesson about sharing when he comes across a magic bag in the jungle.

The Singing Snake: Tone-deaf Sydney plays a dirty trick to win a singing contest amonst the animals of the Australian outback, but she learns her lesson... the hard way. Will she have the courage to return home?

Doodle Dragon: Asks the question “What makes a good friend?” Kids collaborate to create an imaginary, wacky monster friend for this shy guy.

Camilla Camel: Gets the kids up on their feet mid-show with her rhyming camel dance!

Crow: After a harrowing account of losing his tailfeathers over some french fries, can the kids teach this wise guy some manners? Well, they’ll try...

Tully Toucan: Opens with his mischievous antics and hack jokes.

Little Big Man: This confused giant will try anything to become big and tough to win friends...but why not be himself? A twist on an African American folktale.