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Train Theater artists have created unique interactions with children by relating stories through a variety of styles using puppets and objects, and on occasion, music and musical instruments.

The activities are designed for no more than 60 participants, including accompanying adults.
* The stories are directed to the age groups:
2-4 yrs: 30 minutes 4 + yrs: 45 minutes
* Invitations outside of Jerusalem must include a minimum of two consecutive shows.

 
 
 
Galia invites the audience to a small play in an intimate theater. She emphasizes the visual aspects of puppets and objects while relating a number of stories based on a specific theme.
Participated in Festivals:
* The International Festival of Puppet Theater in Jerusalem, Israel 2002. * The International Festival of Puppet Theater in Holon, Israel 2007. * The International Festival of Puppet Theaer in Dordrecht, Holland 2007.
Audience Capacity: 60
Time: 30 minutes

Where is Pinuki?
The Carrot Story
A One-Day Journey
Rolling Bears
Shushu and the Magic Hat
Duck Stories
Elephant, where are you hiding?
Audience Capacity: 60
Time: 45 minutes

The Other Elephant
The Confused Chameleon
Cinderella in Glass
Three Pigs
A Fish is a Fish
The Secret in a Matchbox
Giant Stories
Bear Stories (Inspired by the illustrator Eric Karl)
The Fisherman and his Wife - "Origami story"
The Paper Crane - "Origami story"
Five Sisters - Stories in a box
 
 
Limor tells stories taken from the classic children books, magical fairytales and cultural myths. In an energetic a creative way, Limor combines into the stories theatrical elements such as puppets, stage- accessories, songs, rhythm and movement.
The parents and the children perform an active part in the performance.
* Invitations can be made according to a specific subject.

Audience Capacity: 60
Time: 30 minutes

Caspion
Orit and the Magician in the Strawberry Land
The Smart Mouse and Trofoti
Mr. Tiny and the Apple Tree
The Bear Builds a House
Jewish Festive Days
The Blue Elephant’s Party

see ages 2-4 for stories list The stories are adapted to relevant ages
 
 
Shachar arrives with a suitcase full of surprises; opens it and the objects, songs, instruments and puppets help him tell the story.
Each performance includes a game in which the children get to know the story characters and its main concepts. The end holds an activity:
For ages 2-4, a game with the puppets material
For ages 4-7, creating the story’s main character

“I believe in creating qualitative art for children, that interest the parents as well. I build every story as a small theater: choosing a qualitative writer and story, sketching a story-board, decoration, songs and rehearsals. I try to stimulate the children’s imagination.”

Audience Capacity: 60
Time: 30 minutes

Hedgehog and Rabbit’s Friendship
Three Frogs in the lake
A Bear in the Wood
What is the Monkey Looking For?
The Kind-hearted Giant

Audience Capacity: 60
Time: 45 minutes

The Moon and the Princess
The Monkey and the Tiger are not Friends Anymore
Mrs. Crow’s Egg
Fingerling
A Flying drawing
The king of Turtles
How did the Indians Acquired Fire?

 
 
Nili hosts thrilling and funny folk tales from around the world. She performs the tales using theatrical means, such as acting, singing, dancing and props. The children are active participants throughout the show.
* Invitations can be made according to a specific subject.
Also possible in Arabic
Audience capacity: 60
Time: 45 minutes

Among the stories:
A Mouse's Heart - an African tale,
The Sparrow - a Thai tale,
Hospitality - a Mediterranean tale,
Daughter of the Geese - a Chinese tale,
The Grey Button - a Russian Tale.
Audience capacity: 60
Time: 45 minutes

Among the stories:
Father and Son - an Egyptian tale, King Noaman - a Mediterranean tale,
Lazy Jack - a European tale, Juha Tales, and more...
 
 

Story Theater with Shani Wiseman

Shani's small theaters inspired from the classical children literature and from the world of fairy tales. Shani, creative actress and manipulator, combines in her story theaters diverse theatrical elements such as puppets, props and movement & rhythm games. The children take active part during the whole show.

* Invitations can be made according to a specific subject.
 
Ages 6-8
 
Audience capacity: 70
Time: 45 min
 
Among the Stories:
Birthday for Berale'
Hats for sale
The princess and the moon
What happened when Zohar asked for dimples?
And many more..
 
 
Story Theater with Mia Sahar

Experiential encounters with the fairytale world guided by Mia Sahar, a puppeteer and an actress.
Mia has a very unique suitcase, nine doors leading to a stories collection. With laughter, ceriousity and wonder, we join Mia for a journey and meet: puppets, masks, customs, music and props - in a dramatic, fascinating and magical adventure.

Among the stories:

Ages 2-4
The Cow Mina
The rolling egg
Hanan in the garden
and more...

Ages 4-8
The Ragha and the two birds
A partner is needed
and more...


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