Puppets may be silly or serious, smart or dumb, messy or meticulous, determined or wavering. They can speak with a Punjabi or French accent or affect a southern drawl. They can talk back to adults with equally uproarious effect. Puppets talk back to children with hilarious results. It doesn’t matter if they are made of white cloth, black cloth, purple micro fiber, or some substance from outer space. Puppets can discuss delicate matters and even discipline without being severe.Ĭhildren immediately relate to puppets as friends. They can be used to repeat primary concepts without boring the children. They can say things more directly than the storytime librarian can, and get the program started and moving quickly. Why Should a Librarian Use a Puppet?Ī puppet brings immediate focus to the subject matter and can teach without seeming to do so. Maybe it lies there because we aren’t sure how and when to use it. It’s not used because we may feel self-conscious about using it. It is overlooked because we haven’t tried it. There is often one unused tool in the box. Most of us in the library field have a tool box filled with many utensils we use to enhance our storytimes and programs. (As Polly jumps off-stage into the “pool,” water squirts into the audience.)ĭo you want to spice up your children’s programming? Are you aware of a simple yet ingenious hook that will engage children and energize parents to make the library a routine stop in their weekly activities? How can you strengthen your community partnerships and give them more reasons to collaborate? Why don’t you take a dip and stay cool while we wait? I’ll stay here and see who else comes along. It’s right over there (motions off stage with hoof). It looks like we’ll be waiting here awhile longer.īilly Jean: Polly, we’ve set up a wading pool. How many is that, kids? (Audience shouts) Right, that’s only two, and that equals fifty cents. Now, do we have a dollar?īilly Jean: Let me see. Here’s my quarter (flip quarter down attached to stage edge). Polly: Whoop-dee-do! I do believe I will. We’ll cross together in a CARPOOL! Why don’t you join us? When we have a dollar, we’ll cross the bridge together. (Enter Billy Jean, the Billy Goat, representing herself and her two Billy Goat brothers)īilly Jean: Hey Polly, you want to cross the bridge too, right? We don’t have enough money for the troll toll either, but we’ve got a great idea.īilly Jean: We’re looking for a few folks to put their money with ours. Polly: (To audience) Oh my, what am I gonna do now? I’ll never get over that bridge. Troll: Twenty-five cents don’t make a dent. Ha ha, ha ha, ha! It costs a buck, so hey pay up. Troll: Maybe before, but not anymore! (Sing to tune of “Old MacDonald”) I’m the Troll so pay my toll.
#CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS OLD MACDONALD FREE#
Grump, what are you stopping me for? This is a free bridge. I’m heading back to Chincoteague Island to see my friend, Misty. Troll: Stop right there! Who’s that trip trappin’ over my bridge? (Troll jumps out and startles Polly, who neighs loudly in surprise)
(Polly the Pony approaches bridge and says with the audience) The stage lights fade up on colorful scenery and. The house lights go down, a hush falls over the audience, and lively music fills the air. Imagine sitting in a library meeting room bustling with excited young children and their caregivers.
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