Maggie performed her solo show, “Just Enough- A Puppet and Clown Show” at Poppins Preschool located within the South Vancouver Neighborhood House on Thursday, November 8, 2012.
“Just Enough” is a 40 minute show designed for ages 3 and up. The story is based on a traditional Yiddish folktale which has since spread, transformed, and been retold in many cultures around the world. “Just Enough” gives a whole new spin to the notion of recycling, as beloved objects find new uses. The story involves a grandmother who makes a quilt from the materials she has collected over the years, and gives it to her granddaughter. With each piece of fabric a memory is shared. It’s a story about growing up and change. Although Grandma may not have much, she will always have ‘just enough’ for a great story.
The pictures show me sharing the grandma puppet with the kids. They always enjoy touching her face and figuring out how she works.
It was such a great audience of 3 and 4 year olds. They each had their own little plastic chair to sit in. And once they realized that this show was going to be hilarious, they opened up a lot and started interacting wonderfully. I could even see the preschool teachers laughing and playing along too!!
Thanks to Caleb Vallevand for operating the music cues.
Thanks also to Poppins Preschool and South Vancouver Neighborhood House. I look forward to more engagements in the future!