06/27/2024
Julie and Gustavo have been creating puppetry and puppet shows together for 11 years. Some of these puppet shows come from Latin America and others from American Indian Nations. We have tried different names in these years, but for two years we have adopted this little coyote, who conquered us with his antics and his tenderness. We are inspired by the children we have worked with in schools across Minnesota. We see the image of this little coyote, teaching us a new perspective, opening their hearts to us or reminding us of the child that lives in all human beings.
Julie and Gustavo Boada after a decade of Puppeteering around Minneapolis and Saint Paul have decided to wrap their passion and love for the puppets under the artistic name of "The Little Coyote Puppet Theater"
We are passionate about creating and performing puppet shows that connect children of all ages with the wisdom and culture of our ancestors.
The stories and characters embody the perspectives and values of our ancestors, helping our audiences to develop understanding as they find their place in our diverse world.
But Little Coyote Puppet Theater also entertains and allows us reveal our emotions in a whole new experience.
"Lupita Doesn’t Want to Sleep"
by Gustavo Boada and Julie Boada
This is the story of an imaginative, bubbly and playful little girl who always finds a way to continue playing with her mom and her friends, putting off bedtime as long as possible. As her Mom tenderly helps Lupita through her bedtime rituals, we enjoy some of the pleasant moments parenthood brings.
Puppets style: Bunraku puppets and glove puppets style.
Length: 30 minutes.
Language- Spanish or Bilingual
(Spanish/English)
Recommended for children 2 to 8 years old.
"Loon’s Song"
by Julie Boada and Gustavo Boada
As the constellations move into their spring location, Grandfather Turtle waits with anticipation for the return of his beloved granddaughter, Loon. He remembers the Ojibwe stories he told her and some of the lessons they carry that he used to guild her as she matured. The piece is told with hand and rod puppets. It touches on Ojibwe culture and loon biology.
Music by Jim Parker.
Length-25 minutes
Language-English with some Ojibwa words
Recommended for children 5 to 10 years old.
"Martina the Cockroach, and Perez the Mouse"
By-Gustavo Boada and Julie Boada
This is a bilingual version of a Cuban and Puerto Rican folk tale. Martina is a beautiful, hardworking, dancing cockroach. She longs to be asked to the dance to find her true love. Through the help of her grandmother’s secret “coffee test” she finds her ideal mate, proving that good friendship is a good basis for love. The unlikely couple marry and live a simple life, overcoming obstacles and growing together.
Length-30 minutes
Language-Bilingual (Spanish and English)
Recommended for children 5 to 10 years old.
“Skeletons in the Closet: A Day of the Dead Story"
By-GustavoBoada and Julie Boada
This is the tender story of children who are remembering their grandparents who have passed away. As the children follow their curiosity, they discover the meaning of the Day of the Dead and that the connection they have with their grandparents continues beyond death. This colorful and touching story is a celebration of love and the cycle of life.
Puppets Style: Statue puppets and Marionettes different sizes.
Length- 40 minutes
Language-Bilingual (Spanish and English)
Recommended for Children 5 to 12 years old
"Coyote Stories"
By Julie Boada
In Coyote Stories, Nimisee tells some of her favorite stories of that lovable scamp, Coyote, drawing from the stories of the Assiniboine of the Great Plains, the Aztecs of Mexico and the Okanagun and Salishan of the Great Basin. Coyote is a hero, a creator, and a self-centered show off with a kind heart. At a time when so many things cause us to weep, Coyote brings us together, nurtures our spirit, and reminds us to laugh.
Puppet styles- Statue, hand and rod puppets
Length-30 minutes
Language- English
Recommended for children 6 to 12 years old.
"LOS COMPADRES; The Fox and the Guinea Pig”
By- Gustavo Boada
In this puppet show as we travel thru the Peruvian Andes, we are introduced to the most popular trickster, El Cuy, the guinea pig. El Cuy is a quick thinking rodent who always manages to trick the hungry fox. Both characters embody the archetypes of the survival in the rugged cliffs and desolate Andean valleys. Though their stories are endless, here the puppeteer shows the three most well known.
Puppet styles- Hand puppets and small marionettes
Length- 28 minutes
Language- Spanish
Recommended for children of 5 to 12 years old
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