“…masterful…”
Pamela Brooks, The Post-Star, Glens Falls
“…students
were captivated…truly inspiring! The Puppet
People’s show was magical!”
Cynde Schwartz and Mary Moran, Arts in Ed
Coordinators
Niskayuna Central Schools
“
…most mesmerizing puppet show we’ve ever had!”
Director, Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum
“…exceptional…very
professional…entire audience (preschoolers through
adults) was enthralled…your program was
definitely a highlight of our summer programs!”
Kathy Gates, Head of Children’s Services,
Shenendehowa Public Library
“ Inspired many…
to try their hand at puppetry.”
Stephen Roz, College of St. Rose
“ This was the best program we’ve ever had
here!”
Teacher, Boght Hills Elementary
“…we
immediately booked them for another show…!”
Kathy Parker, Director, Lower Adirondack Regional
Arts Council
“…an
especially fun way to learn!”
Ms. Hartz 5th Grade Class, Rosendale Elementary
“They
loved it!”
Aline Paskalides, Division Street School
“…enjoyed
it greatly…puppeteers were excellent…”
Claudia McLaughlin, Executive Director,
Scotia-Glenville Children’s Museum
“…big
hit with the audience and added greatly to the
success of our Winter Block Party!”
Patricia Haffner, Recreation Director, Town of
Clifton Park
“That
was the best puppet show I ever saw!…and I’ve
been teaching for 26 years!”
Teacher, Greenfield Elementary School
“You did a great
job!!!”
Kevin, 2nd Grader, St.Thomas School
Excerpt
of a Review of “The Elephant Child”,
The Control Stick, Boston MA
“…educational excellence in puppetry! The
“star” in this show is Kipling’s language,
which has been wonderfully preserved by this
talented husband and wife touring company. The use
of such literate language is one of the most
valuable benefits that the best of children’s read
aloud books bring to the pre-school and
elementary-aged child. Before children are able to
decode and understand such advanced language for
themselves in books, it has to be introduced by
adults in some fashion. And how better than in such
an entertaining and delightful show?
But educationally rich language is not all this show
has to offer! The puppetry seen in “The Elephant
Child” was also excellent! The Puppet People
excelled in both the characters they created and in
the humor which they built into their performance.
“
Excerpt
of a Review of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”,
The Post Star, Glens Falls, NY
“Two afternoon performances were sold out!
. . . Doofy old Icabod Crane didn’t stand a chance
when the jet-black stallion reared, its glowing red
eyes a beacon in the foggy deserted woods near the
haunted brook. As Ichabod shook and shivered in
fear, so did the audience watching the marionette
show, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” presented
by The Puppet People. . . . The Schenectady
couple also surprised audiences with two life-sized
puppets. . .who came out during the harvest ball
scene. These colorful puppets danced in the aisles
and took a spin with several audience members.
. . . When the famous “headless horseman” made
his appearance, kids cheered and covered their
heads. Special effects from the stage included booms
of thunder and lightning, plenty of foggy smoke and
the clop-clop of the stallion’s hooves as he
pursued Ichabod Crane. A final masterful touch
included the head of the narrator detaching from her
body as she warned audience members to be careful
not too lose their heads! After the show kids
swarmed around to see the headless horseman “close
up”. Audience members interviewed after the
show exclaimed excitedly how “neat” the horseman
was and commented on his flowing cape and fearsome
appearance. They all especially loved the part
when the headless horseman chased Ichobod through
the audience! None, however, said the were
“really” scared.”
Excerpt of a letter from a principal on Bully
Busters, Fort Plain , NY
“I highly recommend this program for elementary
school children. It was an enjoyable experience for
all the students. The K – 3 students were glued to
their seats for the entire show and would gladly
have sat for more. The production, presentation, and
message were fantastic. The staff was as impressed
as the students with the entire performance. I had
nothing but positive comments. We are already
looking for a date to have them return next year.
Administrators looking to fulfill SAVE SCHOOL
mandates and use TITLE IV Funds, THE PUPPET PEOPLE
and their “BULLY BUSTERS” are just what you are
looking for!”
Several Time “Pick of the Week” in Albany,
NY’s Times Union’s Best Bets ! “Be sure
not to miss The Puppet People!”
The Record, Troy NY
“Master manipulators highlight Kids Fest! .
. . annual favorites!”
excerpt from a letter, Third grade class,
Hatfield MA
“Your show was the best one we ever saw! We liked
watching you move the puppets. They seemed real.
Your show was stupendous, terrific, creative and
wonderful! Please come back again soon!”
Excerpt from a letter, Education/Program
Coordinator Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum,
Poughkeepsie NY
“I thoroughly enjoyed the performance of “Puppet
Potpourri.” The quality of the show was fantastic
and the children really enjoyed the program. I
myself was laughing out loud with the funny puppets
and expressive gestures. I especially liked the fact
that we selected your musical performance which
allowed the children to use their imagination to put
the story together through music.”
Excerpt from a letter,
Agawam Public Library, Agawam MA
“ What a wonderful school vacation treat your
production of “The Elephant Child” gave us
today! From preschoolers to senior citizens, we were
captivated by your charming puppets, sets, action
and music. This show was just as exciting as all the
others you have performed here. ‘When will The
Puppet People be back?’ is a frequently asked
question in this library!”
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