This program opens with a look at how this story is told around the world. The Musubi Man, Jan Brett’s Gingerbread Baby, The Run Away Rice Cake, and more versions of the story are compared. Students witness the classic tale of The Gingerbread Boy comes to life with brilliantly colored shadow puppets. The story is narrated and performed during the first part of the program.
As a culminating activity, students make their very own Gingerbread Boy Shadow Puppet and learn about gingerbread’s ingredients. LOTS of movement for students in this program!
Puppet: Gingerbread Boy Shadow Puppet
Program Length: 45-50 Minutes
Capacity: 35
Cost: $185
Note: Discounts are available for multiple orders.
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Digital Learning Director
Sara Burmenko
Sara started her career at the Center in 2000, after receiving her degree in Education. Her first position was in the Education department, where she was able to combine her passion for the arts, as well as her love for teaching. Throughout her time at the Center, Sara took on many different roles, settling in the Digital Learning Department. In 2016, she became the department’s director and has continued to expand its award-winning programming. Digital Learning is currently in all 50 states and 9 countries.
We’re so glad you are considering a trip to Center for Puppetry Arts. The Center is open with programming Tuesday-Sunday with our Ticket Sales Office open 7 days a week from 9 am-5 pm.
Digital Learning:
The Jim Henson Collection: Virtual Museum Tour
Offered only on Mondays 8:30am-5pm ET upon request
