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Bio

Diane Kordas has been performing music for children and families since 1992, and puppet shows since 1998. Her classic and original stories with puppets, music, humor and audience participation are enjoyed by children and families at libraries, schools, outdoor events, parties, daycares and preschools throughout New England.

Diane Kordas is a member of Puppeteers of America, Boston Area Guild of Puppetry, UNIMA, and Children’s Music Network. Diane’s CD, “Dinosaur Stomp”, has been chosen Winner of the Children’s Music Web Award 2005 for Best Recording for Younger Children ages 5 to 8, and Best Educational Seasonal or Religious Recording for Younger Children ages 5 to 8.

Diane is a member of the NH State Council on the Arts Touring roster and the New England Foundation for the Arts.

Puppet Show Descriptions

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Outerspace Adventures!

This puppet show weaves three stories together - “The Bears in the Stars” about why and how the Ursa Major and Minor constellations (the bears) are in the sky; “The Rabbit and the Moon” an Asian tale about a rabbit who goes to the moon; and a silly Alien adventure. Fun for the whole family as they stargaze, hear a legend about the moon, and frolic with an alien!

Chicken Little and Little Red Hen

Let’s go to the farm! Two shadow puppet stories comprise the one show. “Chicken Little” believes the sky is falling when an acorn whacks him on the head, and “The Little Red Hen” makes bread from grain to loaf all by herself. Lots of audience participation with these fun traditional tales!

Pirates, Ahoy!

Yo ho ho - there really were New England Pirate legends! With puppetry, discover the story of Blackbeard and his legendary treasure on the Isle of Shoals, the story of Ocean Born Mary of Londonderry, NH and find a treasure map with Long John Silver! Fun for the whole family!

Hungry Caterpillar & Forest Folktales

Three fun stories are included in this puppet production. A goofy hungry bear tries to raid a beehive in “The Bear and the Beehive”, a story of strength in numbers; and “The Rabbit and the Moon”, a charming tale of friendship, sharing, and the rewards of helping someone in need. The finale is “The Hungry Caterpillar”, the audience helps a caterpillar turn into a beautiful butterfly. Diane’s trademark humor, music, lovely puppets and effects make this fun for the family.

Sir George and the Dragon

A fun and exciting medieval tale with Diane’s trademark humor and audience participation update this classic. Will the knight, Sir George, rescue the Princess Petunia from a very hungry baby dragon? No swords here as Sir George confronts the dragon!

The Elves and the Shoemaker with The Gingerbread Man

This is the classic Grimms folk tale about 2 Elves who help a poor shoemaker get back in business. The program finishes with a goofy B.B. Wolf and a fresh cookie! Lots of audience participation as they help with the elf magic!

The Bremen Town Musicians

Adapting the traditional Grimms brothers folk tale, these three animals join together to form one fantastic band and audition for the king. A tricky robber throws a wrench in their plans however. Lots of participation and fun.