Puppet Show with Heather Hanson

Join Heather Henson in connecting to your local land and waterways. Participants will employ kinetic learning to explore planetary movements and seasonal rhythms. Together, we will journey through the interconnected waterways and shifting landscapes of the planet guided by the cultural keystone animals; Whales, Cranes, Sturgeon, and Bison.

Using puppets, masks, and dance props, we will bring these beings to life through an embodied animal role-playing game, immersing ourselves in their journeys and behaviors. Through rhythmic dance games, song circles, crafting, and interactive storytelling, we’ll explore the seasonal cycles, planetary movements, and the flow of water from rivers to the ocean – helping us understand the profound connection between the water systems in our own backyards and the ocean beyond.

We kindly suggest you bring a chair or blanket to get comfortable with us under the pavilion for this entertaining event.

This is a collaboration between Tomaquag Museum and Southern New England Program (SNEP), hosted with the support of the Cross Mills Public Library. A special thank you to Heather and her team for providing this at no charge.  

This educational program supports efforts to reduce nutrient pollution to the Greater Allen’s Cove and Eastern Ninigret Pond Pilot Watershed through community engagement and is supported by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Southern New England Program.