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There are many programs available through ArtStart. Program descriptions and costs are good through 2026.
The Way of the Monarch Butterfly with Laurie Witzkowski
The Way of the Monarch follows the spectacular metamorphosis and migration of the monarch butterfly. This beloved creature transforms from egg to larva to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly to international traveler. The storytelling show is performed in several suitcases, using hand and rod puppets created from recycled materials. After the show, Laurie is happy to answer questions and field comments from the audience. Laurie Witzkowski is a performing artist and lover of nature. She has been creating theater, music, puppetry, and ritual in venues around the world for forty years.
Dream of Owls with Seth Eberle
Little Theo is drifting off to sleep when he is frightened by a hooting sound. His father shows him how to overcome his fear by naming it. As Theo drifts off to sleep, he learns more and more about owls, the source of the sound, from a strangely familiar dream dragon. Will it be enough to banish his nightmare away? Seth Eberle is a Minneapolis-based puppet artist who focuses on using various forms of puppetry to tell stories for family audiences. Seth started his puppetry career in college while pursuing a theatre and visual art degree, interning with the Bread and Puppet Theater, the Nordnorsk Opera of Norway, and In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater. When he is not performing, he works as an arts educator at Silverwood Park.
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Target Audience: All ages.
Performer Needs: Auditorium-style seating and space for puppet theater.
Minimum/Maximum Number of Participants: Max of 20 participants, but call if you have additional needs.
Set-up and Take-down Time: 30 minutes each
Cost: $650. Mileage is not included in price.
Contact: cindy@artstart.org; 651-698-2787