Cal U Puppet Brigade

08/06/2021

Here it is, the third and final installment of the Astro Cats!

https://youtu.be/SSRVI_0jviM

Please follow along with our activity guide.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/191fDXYqMoiyfEYr67dpiVUgPe1u5-TJ1/view?usp=sharing

Enjoy and share! Thanks for watching!

08/04/2021

Want to know if Dr. Milky Way gets his milk? Check out Episode 2: Flying Saucers and Flies.

https://youtu.be/dnHV_4OE8v8

Download the activity packet and follow along:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pqGPgKy61V4ksxeW1lYumHhH7qlCNx-M/view?usp=sharing

Feel free to send us pictures of your cats and we will post them here. Thanks for watching.

In Episode 2 the Astro Cats meet chef Sky Fiery and discuss how to let someone know in a kind way that you don't wish to eat the food they have made. Will Te...

08/02/2021

The Astro Cats have arrived!

Click here to watch Episode 1: One of These Cats is Not Like the Other
https://youtu.be/NGk2YvytJ50

Click here to download the activity guide.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NuMPZRPkVOFTM8_rIx_Z6M91ZuYAqLG4/view?usp=sharing

Feel free to share!

07/30/2021

Dr. Milky Way is a Milk Weyalien cat
from the planet named LV Milkdromeda
246. He is a fancy cat
whose favorite hobbies includes drinking
milk and taking naps. HIs favorite
color is white because it is the color of
milk. Dr. Milky Way became a doctor at Cat
University of United Planets of
Purrsylvania, or CUUPP for short. He went to space in search of
one thing, the discovery of new flavors
of milk.

Carlin Croushore is a Sophomore Theatre Major with a concentration in Design and Entertainment Technology. He served as the Stage Manager for "Black Cats and Blackberries" as part of Cal U Theatre's Spring 2021 Evening of Creativity and played several roles in the Fall 2020 First Year Show, "Gooserumps". He looks forward to exploring many areas of theatre during his time at Cal U.

07/29/2021

Terra is an house cat from Earth, a BIG fan of kibble, and a very quick learner when it comes to the rules of outer space. This is her debut puppet show, so she is very excited to share her performance and the lessons that each Astrocats episode will teach!

Delaney Harvey is a sophomore theatre major with a musical theatre concentration at California University of Pennsylvania. She is the Dance Chair for University Players, and played the role of Kelli in CalU’s spring performance, “Dear Edwina”. She created Terra, the “earth cat” puppet. This is her first time participating in Puppet Brigade. In Delaney’s free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, writing music, and teaching dance classes at Studio K in Perryopolis, PA. She hopes that everyone enjoys Astrocats!

07/28/2021

Introducing the Astro Cats!

Star Cat is an alien cat from planet Rainbow-Shimmer. She's a sassy girl who knows what she likes. In her free time, you can almost always find her stargazing around the ship. Star Cat is excited to bring you along on this intergalactic journey meeting new pals throughout the galaxy!

Emma Jones is a junior Theatre major with a Musical Theatre concentration from Waynesburg, PA. Emma was the Makeup Designer for What Makes The Season, and Scenic Charge for Dear Edwina at California University. She has enjoyed further exploring the technical side of theatre in the past few years, now adding our puppet brigade to the list! She hopes you are excited to "blip" into space with our furry friends!

05/17/2021

Hello loyal followers! The Puppet Brigade is back. This summer we'll be bringing you three installments of The Astro Cats and their interstellar adventures.

Check here for information on when our videos and activity guides will be released, where activity packets can be picked up, and for information on potential live performances (pending pandemic procedures and policies).

Stay tuned for details!

08/05/2020

Thanks for your support this summer! We had an amazing time creating for you! We would love if you could take our end-of-summer survey to help us continue to improve our program. Thank you and hope to see you next year!

07/27/2020

Here it is, the fourth and final show in the Misunderstood Creatures series. When a princess is attacked by bandits, will she be saved by the dragon? Find out in The True Story of the Princess and the Dragon. Watch the show here: https://youtu.be/LNB57hdxEYk
and download the activity guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GaqWBDAxM93vZLefsAdgP5u2sZEPkYUQ/view?usp=sharing

Script by Cole McGlumphy and Nick Sheriff
Performed by Shauna Fahad and Bethanie Patterson
Set by Bethanie Patterson
Puppets by Brendan Pavlick
Activity Packet by Gina Joslin

The 4th and final video in the Puppet Brigade Summer 2020 Series.