A young boy is lost at sea and found by a baboon on a far away island. He is raised by a circus of misfits. The audience and cast of characters help the boy overcome personal challenges and discover his destiny. With a little magic, characters come right out of the screen as puppets! There is Ella the elephant with bad allergies. There’s a lazy lion with curlers in his hair and crossed eyed acrobats swinging through the air. The show combines hilarious puppets, beautiful animation, spellbinding magic, wonderful music with tremendous audience interaction. The set has big screen animation, lots of magical props and musical instruments. There is a digital companion book that the teachers can download and read to the students before the show. The students test out on grammar, reading comprehension and spelling. For ages: Pre-K – 5th Grade Duration: 50 Minutes (Shorter versions of the show are available.) Setup: 30 minutes to 1 and 1/2 hours depending upon site.

To view an excerpt of this program visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae3TFiS9Q-g

Artist Background

For over thirty years, A Story Ship has offered unique performances and workshops combining technology, animation, puppetry, comedy-theater, magic and music. The show’s sets include a giant video projection system that brings the animation to life. The Story Ship’s Actor and the audience interact with the animation as the stories unfold. With a wonderful array of magic tricks, puppets, musical theater and comedy skits, the audience is drawn away from the animation into a live interactive experience. Our shows and workshops teach common core and STEM standards using the latest technologies including our newest 3D experiences.

Search Criteria

• Program Type: Performance
• Discipline: Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Music, Storytelling, Theatre, Visual Arts
• Grade Level: Elementary
• Accepts bookings in Johnston County