The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Show invites young audiences to embark on a captivating journey through the pages of the beloved Eric Carle books. As the enchanting tales come to life on stage, children will be immersed in the world of vibrant colors, well known characters, and wonderful storytelling. Through the magic of live theater, this interactive experience sparks the imagination, encouraging children to actively engage with the stories through call and response activities, encouraging them to count, identify colors and even participate in simple reading exercises. The gentle pace of the show and the cheerful storytelling create a safe and enjoyable environment, making it an ideal introduction to the wonders of the theatrical arts for little ones. By tapping into their boundless imagination, fostering a sense of discovery, and eliciting joyful laughter, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Show promises to be an unforgettable and educational adventure for children’s first theatrical encounter.
Audiences will enjoy greeting new friends (both big and small) in From Head to Toe; explore the world with The Very Quiet Cricket; play along mischievous shapes of Little Cloud; and of course, help The Very Hungry Caterpillar on his timeless journey.
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, this all-new, innovative stage production presents some of your favorite Eric Carle stories, brought to life in an intimate storytelling setting by world-class puppeteers and 45 handcrafted, magical puppets.
We invite you to leap onto the page and introduce your little ones to an interactive Eric Carle experience. Filled with color, wit, imagination - and one very hungry caterpillar.
ONATHAN ROCKEFELLER (CREATOR, PRODUCER) Jonathan Rockefeller is a co-founder of Rockefeller Productions, a company that combines film, theatre, animation, puppetry and television. He also devotes time to philanthropic work furthering childhood literacy and appreciation of the arts.
The critically-acclaimed production of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show’ debuted Off-Broadway January 2016 and is currently nominated for both a Drama Desk Award and an Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Show. The show debuted in Australia to a sell-out season at the Sydney Festival January 2015, and will continue to tour in Australia and New Zealand.
Prior to his work with Eric Carle, Jonathan co-wrote and produced the puppet-parody 'Thank You for Being a Friend' which has been licensed for further productions worldwide. This year Jonathan was selected as a 'Men of Influence' by Men’s Style Australia for his work in children’s theater and literacy.
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Language Arts - Literacy, Vocabulary, Poetry; Colors; Earth Sciences – Butterfly Life Cycle, Firefly Life Cycle, Animals; Math – Numbers, Counting; Problem Solving; Social Skills - Friendships
RECOMMENDED AUDIENCES
PUBLIC AUDIENCES: Ages 2-7
SCHOOL TIME AUDIENCE: Ages 2-7, Grades: Pre K - 1
BOOKS
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