For over 30 years, we’ve brought multicultural arts and education to kids in Houston, Texas, the most diverse city in America. Our new season will be available in-person and virtually.
Special prices for organizations and individual families.
2021-22: Our 31st Season
BIG DREAMS AND WILD ADVENTURES!
THE AZTEC PRINCESS (Bilingual)
Live or Virtual – Available now through 2022!
PERFECT FOR HISPANIC HISTORY MONTH!
Written by Epig Dominguez; Performed by Cynthia Leal
Classic Mexican fables told by a time-traveling Princess. Join the Aztec Princess as she tells two classic fables about ANTI-BULLYING, while teaching English and Spanish vocabulary along the way. Fun for all ages and sparkling with educational values and social/emotional skills!
Ms. Leal has been vaccinated for Covid-19 and with proper social distancing measures, she can do the show at your school or day care center! Rather stream the show? We have a VIRTUAL VERSION too!
WATCH THE TRAILER here!
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CHRISTMAS TALES AND TUNES
Touring Live December, 2021; Available virtually all year!
Adapted and Directed by Tim Fried-Fiori
A magical journey through the Holiday Classics. Short, kid-friendly versions of Night Before Christmas, A Christmas Carol and the 12 Days of Christmas, plus singalongs of Jingle Bells in differnet languages, including American Sign Language. 40 minutes of fun, laughter and learning for the whole family, even the Humbugs!
Underwritten by the Wortham Foundation, Albert and Ethel Herzstein Foundation, and the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
WATCH TRAILER here!
WATCH “PUPPET SCROOGE” a short sample from the show
RHYME AND REASON: A POETIC CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY FOR CHILDREN
Touring Live Feb/March, 2022; Available virtually all year!
Adapted and Directed by Tim Fried-Fiori
Music, dance and performance poetry presenting Black History from ancient Africa to today. Featuring original poetry by two Houston Poet Laureates, Deborah DEEP Mouton and Emanuelee “Outspoken” Bean.
VIRTUAL SHOW features a special appearence by the world’s first African American prima ballerina, Lauren Anderson!
Underwritten in part by the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Foundation, the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance and the Texas Commision on the Arts.
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE!
FISH TAILS (virtual only)
Designed for the national library reading theme for summer of 2022 (Oceanography:Oceans of Possabilities).
Classic stories and songs from around the world that explore our relationship to our watery environment. For kids of all ages!
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VOTE FOR THE GOAT! (virtual only)
Written and Directed by Tim Fried-Fiori
Billy Goat learns all about democracy when he tries to convince every animal in the petting zoo to vote to keep it open. A great introduction for kids about the power of voting and how elections can come down to one single vote – YOURS!
Helps kids understand why voting matters and their importance to the civic life of their school, community, city, state and nation. Great for pre-K thru 5th.
WATCH THE TRAILER here!
ANIMAL TAILS (virtual)
From the streets of Hollywood to the jungles of India, three animal tales of adventure and empowerment are brought to delightful life with actors, puppets, film and music. Addresses issues of bullying, equity, inclusion and dreaming big, told by some of our favorite animal friends.
Written and Directed by Tim Fried-Fiori
Designed for the national library reading theme 2021, Tails and Tales!
Watch “THE CAT’S TAIL” – a short selection from ANIMAL TAILS, narrated by Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, Houston’s Poet Laureate Emeritus
WATCH THE FULL SHOW ON VIMEO NOW! Only $9.95!