I've applied to Kickstarter for funding and hope this comes through. One of my goals with Button Box is to nurture creativity in all kids. Putting on a puppet takes little effort, yet can transform a child in an instant. Having the theater so close to the kids -- using available props, like vegetables from a vendor, along with the props I have in the puppet bag really has an impact.
As a School Committee member in Fitchburg, I'm very concerned about the arts in our schools and I'm grateful to report that we are dedicated to having an arts-comprehensive offering for kids. The Fitchburg Arts Academy has had a waiting list this year; kids in middle-school are doing surprising perspective drawing, and the talent on view during performance is great. Button Box is for all ages, but I find I have the most impact on ages 1 to 12. Especially the 3, 4, 5, 6 year old set. They still know there's magic (which some adults do forget!) and that the world opens up in a story.
So......I'm looking for fiscal support for the project and offer some "preems" (as they say at Longsjo Classic bike race).
$10 will include your name in my newsletter which is handed to all adult audience members
$25 includes name in newsletter and a shadow puppet
$50 includes name in newsletter, 3 shadow puppets and a line on the "marquee" side of theater
$100 includes line on marquee as a "benefactor," newsletter mention, and a custom-made puppet.
I will ask you what kind of puppet you'd like (wizard, princess, traveller, mad scientist, artist, explorer, geologist) and I look forward to making these! Email me at sallycragin@verizon.net for more info.
