More than a show, Story Stump: The Singing Garden blends puppetry, kid’s creativity and play as children and their families live the story. “Our live experience puts children at the center of the story where their actions drive the story forward,” says director and writer Matthew Purdon. “In today’s screen-saturated world, this is a rare opportunity for kids to not just consume but co-create together in an imaginative world.”
As a participant, you will meet Lexi, the Storybook Fairy, at the Story Stump, a giant redwood tree and library for all the fairy tales. The flowers have stopped singing and Lexi needs your help to rebuild the garden together. Along the way you’ll search for clues, make music, play and meet her friends Gus the Gigglepiller and Lulu Bird.
The show features performers Gabrielle Greenfield and Ellie “Clown Daddy” Johnson, with puppets created by Hobey Ford, Lisa Zagone, and Images in Motion, and production design by Jacquie Scott. The show takes place at 77 Throckmorton Avenue in Mill Valley, next to the Woander store. The 50-minute performance is perfect for kids ages 3–9 and their caregivers.