PUMPERNICKEL PUPPETS AT LIBRARY
Seekonk Library is pleased to announce that Pumpernickel Puppets will be the guest performer for Family Night on Monday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. Pumpernickel
Puppet shows are presented with a cast of colorful puppet characters based on books, audience participation, live voices and sound effects and fast paced scripts that not only entertain, but stimulate children’s imagination and creativity. A demonstration period follows every performance giving the audience some insight into what happens behind the scenes.
??All performances last approximately forty minutes and are appropriate for children ages three and up. This program is free and is open to the public.?? It has been generously sponsored by The Friends of Seekonk Public Library.????????????????????
For over thirty-five years the Pumpernickel Puppets have captivated audiences of all ages.?? ??John McDonough and his puppets present over two hundred fifty shows a year at schools, libraries and private parties throughout the New England area.??
For each production, McDonough creates all of his own puppets, which range from small hand puppets to larger than life size figures.?? He also manipulates the entire cast alone and provides the voices as well.?? His puppet creations have been included in an exhibit of African American puppetry that toured major museums throughout the country.?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ??
The Pumpernickel Puppets have had the honor of appearing at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., The Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, GA and the prestigious International Festival of Puppetry sponsored by the Jim Henson Foundation in New York.
??If patrons have a special physical or communication need that may affect their participation in Seekonk Library services or activities, they should contact the Library staff to discuss accommodations.?? Seekonk Library cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need.
??For more information on this or any other program at Seekonk Library, please call (508) 336-8230, extension 5140.