Original Works
Madame
Manouche
World-renowned fortune teller, mystic, and possible charlatan. This Truthsayer gives readings aimed to please clients of all ages.
Moments
of Wonder
What unexpected wonders occur in a city for those with eyes to see? A teatro lambe lambe piece (miniature puppetry performed in a box for an audience of one).
Tales
My Father Told Me
A filmed piece of the antics of a 5-year-old boy, based on stories of Kimberly’s father growing up in the 1930s. Tabletop and shadow puppets, with a set designed entirely of cardboard.
Indonesian
Wayang Kulit
A mini lesson in Indonesian shadow puppetry delivered by the esteemed Dr. Nur, eminent scholar and tabletop puppet well-versed in shadow puppetry.
Mrs.
Kaminsky
(Née Belmont of Newport) brings playfulness and joy to those she encounters at farmers markets, outdoor festivals, rallies, and restaurants.
Crankies
A crankie is a moving panorama, an old time storytelling art form consisting of an illustrated scroll wound around two spools that are hand-cranked as a story is told or a song is sung. Back lighting with shadow puppets adds another layer of movement to the visual storytelling.
Séamus
A highly sought-after storyteller who spins a colorful yarn with folksy charm.