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Winter Program - Puppet TheaterThe Storytelling Guild partners with Craterian Performances to bring two free performances to children of the community. A professional puppet theater group is hired for these performances to give children, many who would not otherwise be able to attend the theater, a chance to enjoy a professional performance at no cost. Winter Program allows the Storytelling Guild to expose children to another form of storytelling, through the magic of puppets. Children are asked to bring a book donation to this event to be distributed with our ‘Pass the Book’ program.
Legends of Coyote
performed by Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre Sunday, February 10, 2019 Performance times 1:30 and 4:00 PM Craterian Theater, Collier Center for the Performing Arts 23 South Central Avenue, Medford OR FREE ADMISSION A donation of new or gently used children's books at the door is much appreciated for our Book Drive. The Storytelling Guild collects hundreds of books to distribute in our community through Pass The Book. |
Legends of Coyote:
Learn Native American words, songs, and trickster tales of how things came to be! Nearly every Indigenous culture in the world tells ‘trickster tales’. Prevalent in North America are stories about the infamous Coyote! Legends of Coyote is a compilation of two hilarious stories and is performed with puppets, masks, and costumes inspired by Pacific Northwest Native American art.
Learn Native American words, songs, and trickster tales of how things came to be! Nearly every Indigenous culture in the world tells ‘trickster tales’. Prevalent in North America are stories about the infamous Coyote! Legends of Coyote is a compilation of two hilarious stories and is performed with puppets, masks, and costumes inspired by Pacific Northwest Native American art.
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Coyote and the Cedar Tree (adapted from a Clatsop/Chinook tale)
Coyote the Trickster is up to his old games and caught in his own trap. This practical joker of the animal world attempts to pull a fast one on Human and, when the trick turns, finds himself trapped in the Cedar Tree. Coyote tries his wily ways on Raven and Woodpecker in hopes they will free him from his trap. Eventually our hero escapes but, like most trickster tales, getting there is most of the fun…at least for the audience! How Coyote Kept His Name (adapted from an Okanogan tale) So how did that rascal Coyote get his name? When the chance comes to choose a new name Coyote decides to get a better one. Surely he deserves a powerful name such as Grizzly Bear, Eagle, or Salmon. Determined to be the first in line to choose Coyote attempts to stay up all night but his plans go awry when he falls asleep and wakes up late. |
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About the Tears of Joy Theatre:
The theatre is recognized nationally for its commitment to excellence and innovation. Four of their productions have received American puppetry's highest honor, the Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry. Tears of Joy performs in theaters, community centers, festivals and schools throughout the U.S. and abroad. Each year they perform for over 250,000 people.
The theatre is recognized nationally for its commitment to excellence and innovation. Four of their productions have received American puppetry's highest honor, the Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry. Tears of Joy performs in theaters, community centers, festivals and schools throughout the U.S. and abroad. Each year they perform for over 250,000 people.