CURRENT SHOWS:

What Does It Do?

The boy really wants the Widget the salesman offers–but what does the Widget actually do?  The young man gets a chance to see what the objects he desires affect his future…and ours?

SWAN DANCE

Little Sean doesn’t listen to his mother and laughs all the while he misbehaves  When he ignores her warning to stay away from the Swan Pond on a full-moon midnight, he sees an incredible transformation–and gets into deep trouble! (Runs approximately 35 mins.)

The Secret of the Soil

Science meets “Alice in wonderland” as Farm Girl Sarah discovers how plants grow and tries to save her family’s farm–and all the animals that live on or near it! This science-based show teaches audiences how soil health helps plants grow in your yard or on a farm. An entertaining story for Kindergarten to adults.

Robin and sadie puippets
Sarah and the Robin dance and sing!

From The Secret of the Soil

Below: The girl tries to trick the Big Bear

 The Girl and the Big Bear                                                                                       Lost in the big forest, the girl must use her wiles to trick the Bear into taking her back home to her village.  Based on an old Slavic folktale. Appropriate for audiences 3 years old and up.                                                To see a video segment of this show, go to our youtube click on:                    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oo3S1I1obAk

 

Blaque Berry Puppet schedule Spring-Summer 2026

Saturday, Feb. 21, 2:00 pm: Swan Dance performance, free to all! @ the Thomas Dunn Learning Center in Marquette Park   3113 Gasconade St., St. Louis

Saturday, April 17 7:30 pm:  St. Louis Puppet Slam: Puppets After Dark  @ The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd.  Maplewood, MO  A night of short puppet shows for mature audiences. $10 admission

For more info: https://www.puppetguildstl.org/

 

Other Shows

From TURTLE GRANTS A WISH

TURTLE GRANTS A WISH Shadow Puppet Show

Turtle grants Sam a wish–one wish–after the boy helps Turtle. Sam goes to his parents, siblings and animal friends for advice on what to wish and even explores his dreams. All have something to tell him in very different ways. This original and eye-catching production features art by Sandra Ure Griffin and Daniel “digger’ Romano and is suitable for all ages.. (Runs approximately 30 mins).

CITY MOUSE AND COUNTRY MOUSE

When rappin’ city mouse DJ Jenny takes an unexpected trip to the farm, she finds a strange place and meets her county cousin, Clover. Can these two very different characters be friends?  Should Clover take Jenny’s dare and visit the city?  This show is appropriate for young children and fun for all ages.

 

THE ANT & THE GRASSHOPPER Shadow Puppet Show

With exquisite shadow puppets created by local artist/children’s book illustrator SANDY GRIFFIN. A timeless tale for all ages told in a unique format. Includes a comedy short, “The Hungry, Hungry Head.” (Runs approximately 30 mins.)

 

PUSS IN BOOTS

The traditional fairy tale told in Blaque Berry style with hand puppets. Can that rascally Puss fool the King and the Princess and help his impoverished master? Includes live, original music… and an Oger! (Runs approximately 30 mins.)

 

Contact Us

Feel free to drop us a line if you have any questions!  For bookings or more information on our programs.