Lecture/Performance: Grade levels K-12.

The Lecture/Performance assembly introduces the elements of dance and puppets and exposes the communicative aspects of these arts. Pertinent relationships are also drawn between dance, puppets and other art forms. The program features four puppeteer/dancers - both male and female - performing a variety of dance/puppet mixed media pieces, puppet stories, and short dances set to a wide range of music and sound accompaniment.

Performance/Demo

The Performance/Demo is actually a "mini-concert" in your space with minimal lighting and set design elements. The program features James, our puppet narrator, and four puppeteer/dancers - both male and female - performing a variety of dance/puppet mixed media pieces, puppet stories, and short dances set to a wide range of music and sound accompaniment. Programs are tailored to your individual needs, as you choose pieces from our current repertory.

Master Classes for Young Children: Grade levels K-5.

Designed as a follow-up to the Lecture/Performance program, the dance and/or puppet master classes will give children the opportunity to explore the ideas presented and performed by Living Parables. The two-fold experience, that of audience member and that of student, deepens the child's understanding of art as a creative act. Classes, which are team taught by Roberto and Loretta Fois, are tailored to your individual needs, and can include puppet construction, choreography, dance technique, story-telling and mime. All teachers are encouraged to participate with their classes.

Master Classes for Older Students: Grade levels 6-12.

Also designed as a follow-up to the Living Parables Lecture/Performance. The master classes will allow students to personally explore the principles and ideas presented in the Lecture/Performance. Classes, which are team-taught by Roberto and Loretta Fois, are tailored to your individual needs, and can include puppet construction, choreography, dance technique, story-telling and mime, as well as improvisation and exploration. Dance teachers and supervisors are encouraged to attend.

Formal Performance

This is a fully produced concert, complete with lighting, costumes, sound and a cast of six to ten puppeteer/dancers. The concert consists of five to seven pieces from our current repertory, including puppetry (hand puppets, marottes, life-size puppets), dance, and mixed media (puppet/dance). If you would like, an informal "meet the artists" is also available after or before the performance.