Butterfly: The Story Of A Life Cycle –Back by Popular Demand!!!
Science, Art & Music Combined!
Each stage of the journey is brought to life by giant puppets, fun songs and dances. Science takes center stage in this microscopic look at the insect world. Hudson Vagabond Puppets, known for larger-than-life puppetry and masks, examines the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. The amazing metamorphosis from egg to caterpillar to adult butterfly culminates in an incredible 1,500 mile round-trip journey to Mexico. Don’t miss this unforgettable show.
A wondrous view into the insect world seen on the big stage! We will follow Mari a Monarch Butterfly as she grows from her tiny egg then through her caterpillar state, next make the amazing metamorphosis in the chrysalis and finally on her incredible 1500 mile journey to Mexico. With all her insect companions she will learn about her symbiotic relationship with Milkweed, she depends on it for food a home and her unique form of defense against predators. This production uses GIANT puppetry! The audience feels like they have been shrunk down to insect size!
Curriculum Connections: Science, Art, Music, Dance and Theater