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. . . The Choreography, costumes and scenery were all beautifully done, and so true to the feel of Eric Carle's work. The puppetry added such a lovely element, and created a multi-dimensional aspect to the performance. The dancers did a wonderful job of bringing the story to life. The music also felt so appropriate to the story, playful and whimsical.
. . .I am impressed by the care and creativity both the costumes and performers evinced. Combining the puppets and the live performers was totally successful. . . My grandson's was apprehensive at first - always cautious about new things – but at the end he insisted on staying and seeing the second show. I think having the small books for the children to hold was a masterstroke; the book linked the unknown performance to the familiar story, so when the performance started he was able to sit back and relax and become entranced. Congratulations, and thanks. ----Michael Greenebaum
Dear Therese – You
brought Eric Carle’s Hermit Crab to life! The 3 generations of our
family, (ages 3 to 69) were enthralled.
I loved the costumes above all
– you transformed Eric Carle’s pictures with wit and seeming simplicity.
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---Jo Swift
one of three lantern fish
that light up.
---Steve Stoia
I have tried to
see every one of Therese’s artistic productions over the years, for they
have been among the most imaginative and rewarding esthetic events in
the Valley, especially since she has begun to offer her programs at The
Eric Carle Museum—the ideal venue for children’s programs. She has
not only, and almost single-handedly, created unique artistic creations,
but inspired in her viewers, whether children or adults, a new
appreciation of dancing, story-telling and imaginative recreation. .
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---Elizabeth Welt Trahan
The puppets, costumes, props, and backdrops were such splendid interpretations of the original illustrations. Even the patterns that were printed on the costumes were beautiful renditions of the original artwork. I also enjoyed how the performance remained true to the two-dimensional format of the book. I thought the masks were an especially ingenious way of translating the profiles of each character into three-dimensional pieces.
The puppeteers and dancers were very professional and they worked together incredibly well. The performance also progressed smoothly with the lovely music. . .
Your production was a fabulous
integration of the visual arts, dance, puppetry, film, music, costume
and set design, and literature. . .
---Mrs.
Jeanne Menard
My 2 1/2 year old granddaughter, Victoria, saw a live performance yesterday for the first time (Tico and the Golden Wings), and loved it. In spite of being overtired by 2 PM with no nap, she was riveted to her seat and watched everything with rapt attention. I hope she will come to many more of your grand performances. It truly was magic. Thank you. ---Nina
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2008 Therese Brady Donohue
dba Picture book Theatre unless otherwise noted.
Contact Picture Book Theatre and Therese Brady Donohue at tbd@crocker.com
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