My Puppet Shows
To book a show, call 813-282-4993 or email me at Katesshow@aol.com.
All shows have study guides available.
All shows have study guides available.
How Color Came to the World, Folk Tales from Latin America - Shadow Puppet showHow Color Came to the World, Folk Tales from Latin America - Shadow Puppet show
Running Time: 45 Minutes | For Ages 3 to 8 Lights! Color! Action! Storyteller and puppeteer Katie Adams performs Hispanic stories with a dash of Spanish words, a splash of colorful shadow puppets, and audience participation. Stories include How Color came to the World, an Aztec myth about the origin of the rainbow, The Proud Cuckoo Bird, a Mayan tale from Mexico, Mariposa Martinez, a favorite tale from Cuba about a butterfly, and Medio Pollito, a folktale from Spain that has traveled all over Latin America. This forty-five minute show emphasizes kindness, tolerance and helping others. 
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"Ms. Adams is a great storyteller. The children were mesmerized by the performance. The innovations to the stories were excellent!"
Kathy Partin, Teacher, Mabry Elementary School “The program is very engaging to the students. Beautiful visual images to help tell the story. Wonderful introduction to stories of other ethnicity.” Gloria Moorer, Media Specialist, Foster Elementary School “Kids loved it! Amazing! Bilingualism was great for kids! Different dialects. Very engaging! Audience Participation! Ruth Jones, ESOL Teacher, Bay Crest Elementary School Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Theater Arts, Character Education, Spanish |
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Cinderella: an Old-Time Florida Fairy Tale
Running Time: 45 Minutes | For Ages 3 and Up This musical version of Cinderella features handcrafted rod puppets, storytelling and audience participation. Puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams blends Florida culture into the twists and turns of Cinderella's journey, accompanied by the nostalgic strains of hammered dulcimer music. Will "Ella" make it to the Spring Dance to meet Jasper Fairfield, the cattle rancher's son? Through her own gumption and the help of her magical fairy godmother, Ella foils the plans of her mean stepmother, and lives happily ever after. Boys, girls and family audiences enjoy this beloved rags-to-riches tale about perseverance, and following your dreams. |
“The storytelling and puppetry was brilliant. The only weakness of the program was that it had to end. The students could have listened and watched all day!”
Dawn Philips, 2nd Grade Teacher, Claywell Elementary Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Theater Arts, Music, Character Education |
Anansi and the Tree of Life
Anansi and the Tree of Life
Running Time: 45 Minutes | For Ages 3 and Up
A collection of African tales told with puppetry, storytelling, and audience participation
The great Baobab tree spreads its limbs giving food and shelter to all the animals. There in its branches lives Anansi the Spider, full of mischief and schemes. Always quick to steal and cheat, Anansi never learns his lesson. He perpetually comes back for more, providing humor and positive life lessons for us all.
Katie uses colorful puppets, a large-sized Baobab tree with shadow puppets, and African music to bring these stories to life. Stories include Anansi and the Hat Shaking Dance, The Secret Heart of the Tree, and The Red and Green Hat.
Running Time: 45 Minutes | For Ages 3 and Up
A collection of African tales told with puppetry, storytelling, and audience participation
The great Baobab tree spreads its limbs giving food and shelter to all the animals. There in its branches lives Anansi the Spider, full of mischief and schemes. Always quick to steal and cheat, Anansi never learns his lesson. He perpetually comes back for more, providing humor and positive life lessons for us all.
Katie uses colorful puppets, a large-sized Baobab tree with shadow puppets, and African music to bring these stories to life. Stories include Anansi and the Hat Shaking Dance, The Secret Heart of the Tree, and The Red and Green Hat.
"Katie Adams’ delightful inflections catch and hold the attention of young and old alike and she has a charming way of drawing her audience into her stories so they’re soon interacting with the characters as if on cue.”
Grace Gilbert, Sarasota Sun Herald
Curriculum Connections:
Language Arts, Theater Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Character Education
Grace Gilbert, Sarasota Sun Herald
Curriculum Connections:
Language Arts, Theater Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Character Education
Johnny Appleseed
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Johnny Appleseed
Running Time: 45 Minutes | For Ages 3 and Up Featuring Storytelling, Quilting, Puppetry, Whirligigs, Music and Limberjacks in a heart-warming adaptation of the story of America's beloved folk hero. Puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams weaves the story of Johnny Appleseed from the early days of the United States. Puppets crafted like old fashioned toys, a story quilt, and traditional music are all part of the show. Each square of the story quilt is an episode in the life of the Tall Tale character of Johnny Appleseed, a man who followed his own unique dream and showed respect for all life. |
”You have to see it to truly appreciate the inventiveness and delightful creativity of this remarkable piece.”
Roberta Gasbare, Artistic Director, Smithsonian Discovery Theater Curriculum Connections: Theater Arts, Language Arts, Music, Character Education |
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The Peacock's Gift
Running Time: 40 Minutes | For Ages 3 and Up Featuring Puppets, Shadow Puppets, Storytelling and more! When the Peacock Fairy arrives in midsummer, all the peacocks compete to win her favor and receive magic powers. All except for the littlest peacock. He decides to take a different path. Journey with the humble little Peacock as he helps others in need and finds himself part of the splendor of the Chines New Year celebration. A Chinese folk tale about giving, kindness, and taking responsibility for one's actions. |
"We applaud you! The children and faculty absolutely loved the puppets, visual effects and story."
Geri Lopez and Kerry Callahan Temple Terrace Elementary Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Theater Arts, Music, Character Education |
The Velveteen Rabbit
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The Velveteen Rabbit
Running Time: 30 Minutes | For Ages 3 to 8 Adapted from the book by Margery Williams Arriving plush and new, the Velveteen Rabbit yearns for the attention of his owner, the Boy. The mechanical toys, with “real” moving parts, seem to be the Boy's favorite toys and they make fun of the little rabbit, telling him he is not real. "What is real?" the Velveteen Rabbit asks his friend the toy horse. The answer comes in a powerful message about love that children understand and cherish. Katie Adams presents this timeless, heart-warming classic with puppets, storytelling, and colorful scenery. Share it with your loved one! |
“Thank you for recommending the puppet show, "The Velveteen Rabbit". It was wonderful!! Katie Adams did a fantastic job performing. The students enjoyed the presentation. I appreciate you letting me know about this.”
Carol Nicely, Kindergarten Team Leader, Nelson Elementary School Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Theater Arts, Character Education |
Save the Rainforest: Salvar la Selva Tropical
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Save the Rainforest: Salvar la Selva Tropical
Running Time: 45 Minutes | For Ages 3 to 10 Amazing, endangered animals of the Amazon Rainforest show us why we need to protect them. With over 15 colorful puppets in a lush jungle setting, puppeteer and Eco-tour guide Katie Adams takes the audience on a journey to explore the delicate balance of the Rainforest ecology. This immersive show features puppets, shadow puppets, some Spanish language and indigenous music with a message of animal and nature conservation. This show was originally made by Frank Lakus. Inspired by the book The Great Kapok Tree by Lynn Cherry. |
“Beautiful Job!! The kids loved the puppets and several came to the Media Center asking for books about the animals that live in the Rain Forest. Thank you!”
Janet Golka, Media Specialist, Deer Park Elementary School Curriculum Connections: Science, Theater Arts, Language Arts, Spanish, Music, Character Education |
Star Stories: Greek Myths -
A Shadow Puppet Show
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Star Stories: Greek Myths -
A Shadow Puppet Show Running Time: 45 Minutes | For Ages 3 to 10 Look up! The night sky is full of star constellations. The ancient Greeks named the star constellations after their awesome myths and folktales. Katie Adams performs these myths with colorful shadow puppets, storytelling and audience participation. See the stories and the star constellations that go with them! Stories include Pandora’s Box, Perseus and Pegasus, Icarus, and Baucis and Philemon. These amazing Greek myth stories inspire young audiences to learn more about the stars and to read Greek myths. Study guide available. |
"This past October we hosted the Star Stories: Greek Myths and our guests loved it! Everyone from the small children to their grandparents were engaged and joined in to cheer on the heroes.”
Samantha Sprague, Curator of Education, South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium Curriculum Connections: Science, Language Arts, Theater Arts, Character Education |