Kevin Pittman and his Forest Friends: Shows, Workshops, and Other Entertainment Services

Shows, Workshops, and Other Entertainment Services

Are you planning a birthday party, social event, or even a festival? What could be more enjoyable and memorable than a fun-filled puppet show followed by a greeting from a soft, lovable, huggable costume animal character?

Do you work for an arts center, museum, library or other educational center? My shows are not only entertaining, but they also present good values and fun facts about wild animals. Follow any puppet show with a puppetry workshop and you have created the perfect learning experience for kids of all ages.

Availability

Here are some important things to know about when and where I can perform:

I am currently doing performances on a part-time basis, so I will normally only be able to perform on weekends and on certain Mondays.
I am based in Atlanta, Georgia, and I will do performances throughout the Greater Atlanta area. If you are not sure if you are within my range, just contact me and I'll let you know.
For a schedule of my upcoming performances, please see my Performances Page.
To book me for a performance, please use my Contact Request Form.

Half-Hour Puppet Shows

The Tale of the Wolf and the Rabbit

Would you believe that a wolf and a rabbit could become the best of friends? Mortimer Wolf and Gray Rabbit certainly do! In this charming fairy-tale style story, learn how these two natural enemies overcome their fear, distrust, and peer pressure to become life-long friends. With a mixture of humor and drama, this show is fun for the entire family.

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The Tale of the Wolf and the Pig

What happens when a wolf turned vegetarian has to deal with the temptation of a pig living in his cave? When the wolf is the one and only Mortimer, and the little pig is determined to help the wolf get over his cravings, you know you are in for a half hour of humor and drama that will keep you keep you guessing until the very end. Don't worry, though, for there is a happy ending to this story.

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The Tale of the Pig From South Bay

Poor little Penny Pig has gotten herself lost in the forest. Will any of the other animals in the forest be able to help her find her way back home, or will they all just lead her astray? Join Penny on her journey and see just how far she has to go to get back to the little town of South Bay. Filled with lots of adventure and fun rhyming passages throughout the story, this is a perfect show for younger audiences.

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The Parable of the Lost Sheep

The classic story of the shepherd and the lost sheep meets the modern-day world in this fanciful story of a sheep who goes looking for fun in all the wrong places. When Reggie the hippie sheep sets off for the big city, shepherd Gray Rabbit must set off after him to save him and bring him safely back home.

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The Tale of the Snow Bunny

That little Gray Rabbit is back once again, trying to have a happy holiday, building snow creatures and singing carols. He just wants to have fun in the snow with his friends, but it seems that the holiday season is keeping them all busy. Just when it looks like Gray will never find anyone to play with, a special new friend comes along, who loves the snow every bit as much as Gray does. It seems to be a perfect match, but trouble soon ensues when Gray tries to introduce his new friend to his old friends.

This show is available seasonally between December 1st and March 1st.

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Short Character Sketches

The Fabulously Flexible Red Fox

Reynard the Red Fox is a contortionist of sorts, and he loves to show off his abilities. In this five-minute sketch, watch and be amazed as Reynard bends himself into a variety of poses, concluding with an amazing finale.

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A Conversation With a Red Fox: Stand-up Comedy

This wacky stand-up comedy sketch features my good friend, Sheldon P. Foxworthy with his own brand of southern humor. Needless to say, I always seem to end up the brunt of his jokes, but it's a small price to pay in the name of good comedy. And, don't worry - this routine is kept clean enough for the whole family and can be performed just about anywhere.

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The One Little Pig

The short story of the one little pig who tries to build the perfect house of her own - one better than anything her three famous cousins could make. Her designs are innovative, but will they stand up to the ultimate test - the big, bad wolf?

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Walk Around Entertainment

Costume Character Meet-and-Greet

Can anything beat a friendly greeting from a lovable, huggable costume animal character? My unique costume characters are a combination of realistic body shaping and movement with a sweet appearance and soft-to-the-touch feel that make them big hits at any event. With so many characters to choose from, there's sure to be one that's perfect for any occasion.

Costume characters will pose for pictures, give out hugs and handshakes, do entertaining shtick, and in general help to create a feeling of fun and happiness wherever they go. All characters are capable of roaming throughout an event area for maximum coverage, and for events lasting more than three hours, consider inviting two different characters for even more excitement.

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Puppet Character Meet-and-Greet

Who ever said that hand-puppet characters have to stay behind a puppet stage? Take one mouth puppet character with a fun, unique personality and voice, add a healthy dose of improvisation and even an occasional trick move, and watch the fun begin. I will escort a puppet character throughout your event space, greeting guests on the fly with simple but fun shtick that I customize to fit any situation. Choose from any of my large cast of puppet characters, and for appearances longer than one hour, consider inviting two or more puppet characters to make alternating appearances during your event.

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Workshop Sessions

What is a Puppet? A Tour of the World of Puppetry

In this workshop, the audience is introduced to ten different types of puppets with explanations given on how each one is built and performed. Numerous live demonstrations to show how the puppeteer brings each kind of character to life. A great way for any group to get an overview of the breadth and depth of the world of puppetry.

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Hand Puppet Manipulation 101

In this workshop, the audience is introduced to the concepts of performing with glove and mouth puppets. Basic techniques, such as hand positions, puppet focus, posture, body language, character interactions, and more will be covered, with ample opportunities for the audience to try out these techniques. Generic puppets will be provided for audience use during the workshop session.

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Fabric Sculpture Puppet Contruction

In this workshop, the audience is introduced to the concepts of building a fabric sculpture hand puppet from scratch. All of the steps from brainstorming to finishing touches are covered, and many pieces and parts from Kevin's own workshop are used to illustrate the different techniques that are presented.

Three versions of this workshop are available: a short lecture-only session, a more in-depth lecture-only session, and a longer hands-on workshop where the participants will get to build their own simple hand puppet that they can take home with them after the class.

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Costume Character Performer Training

Contrary to popular belief, you can't just ask anyone to put on a character costume and get a good enjoyable character. You need a well-trained performer in that costume if you want the character to make a positive, memorable impression on your target audience.

If you are interested in costume character performer training, I can provide beginner and intermediate lessons in character performance, and I will do individual training or small group training at your location. Lessons can always be customized to meet your specific needs.

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