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Bring a gentle, funny puppet show to your next gathering! 30-minute shows followed by simple puppet-making or puppet-play. Margaret's shows are best for ages four and up.
Margaret's newest show, "Taking Turns," features Mathilda and her friend Doggie, who can't stand to take turns on a bouncy house at a birthday party.
For older children and adults, "Monkey Makes Mischief in Heaven" is an exciting choice. In this episode of the Chinese epic "Journey to the West," the Monkey King is thrilled to have a job in the Heavens, but changes his attitude when the Jade Emperor leaves him out of an important banquet.
Margaret was fantastic! She was so engaged with the kids and they loved her!
Response from Margaret Moody Puppets:
Your group was friendly and a lot of fun! Thank you for the booking.
Margaret visited our school and put on such a lovely show! Our students had the best time listening and watching the show, and even being able to use some of the puppets.
Working with Margaret has been a delightful experience. Her enchanting story of Berger and Fairy captured the children's attention, eliciting giggles and laughter throughout the process. Following the show, Margaret kindly allowed the children to select their favorite puppets and even conducted a brief, engaging puppetry workshop. Her punctuality and open communication further contributed to the success of the event. We look forward to inviting her back to share more of her captivating stories!
Margaret was fantastic and super easy to work with. My 4 yo and his friends enjoyed the show. She had them engaged through out and the kids loved playing with the puppets after the show. We look forward to working with her again!
Response from Margaret Moody Puppets:
Thanks for the chance to perform at such a happy party!
Margaret was wonderful and very patient with kids. She let kids play with puppets before starting the show and once the show started, kids were so involved and had fun. The puppet show setup was excellent with lights, cutouts and sounds and those little puppets are so cute.
Margaret performed Monkey Makes Mischief to a group of 5-9 year olds for my son’s 6th birthday party. The kids loved it and was totally engaged with the characters. She was so impressive with her puppeteering and storytelling, especially the fight scene choreography! She also has a wonderful calm demeanor that engages children while keeping the whole environment impressively non-chaotic for a bunch of 6 year old boys! The kids loved trying the puppets and doing the crafts after the show.
We had to make a last-minute venue change for a 5 year old's birthday party due to rain. Fortunately we were able to book Margaret for a puppet show. I was amazed that she was able to captivate and hold the attention of nearly 25 (!!) kids for 30 minutes. More importantly -- my daughter told me the puppet show was her highlight of the birthday weekend. Thanks for saving the day Margaret!
My liberty Kids Preschool loved the puppet show. She arrived on time. The children enjoyed it. It was really fun and interactive.
Response from Margaret Moody Puppets:
Thank you, Hermiline! I enjoyed being with your children and staff!
Margaret was awesome to work with. Never done this before, and she made it easy to book. She was on time to setup and was fantastic with the little kids. My daughter LOVED every minute of it.
Response from Margaret Moody Puppets:
Jay hosted a party in a lovely outdoor garden for a bunch of fun children. I was happy to be part of it!
Ms. Moody held the interest of 15 high schoolers as they entered the magical world of puppetry. She not only interacted with her audience but held their interest for the entire time! My students were left highly motivated and couldn't wait to create a lesson of their own containing their choice of story method.
Thanks to Ms. Moody my students were able to watch a professional in action! Thank you so much! Your kindness and generosity is much appreciated.
Response from Margaret Moody Puppets:
I enjoyed my time with you and your students. They're lively and considerate. Thanks for the chance to share my work with all of you.
Margaret was absolutely amazing!! She was so patient and extremely kind. The children (5-10) loved the monkey king, they were interacting with the puppets and so excited for the story. We also had a puppet making session after which was more than I imagined. Margaret brought all the materials and helped the children make puppets. She also let them use her puppets and play in front of her stage. I can’t say enough good things about Margaret, she was an absolute delight and so good with children!
Response from Margaret Moody Puppets:
Thank you, Meaghan! It was a lot of fun to perform for your group. You and Todd organized a great party for children (and adults!) and managed to stay relaxed and patient all afternoon. I'm impressed!
The tale of the Monkey King was a big hit with our group. You wouldn't necessarily think a puppet show would keep a group of 30+ adults entertained, but she did it. Really remarkable work she was able to do with just two hands and some simple puppets and basic sound effects. The story moved quickly and was very engaging.
After the show she graciously hung out and showed everyone who wanted to see the puppets and other props, even get to play with them a little.
Thank you Margaret for the great show and entertaining kids. Kids had a great time. Highly recommend.
Response from Margaret Moody Puppets:
Thank you, Anjana and family. I was happy to be part of your wonderful party!
Margarets' puppet show was a hit!! Our children have a disability and their attention span is low, she had them all into it. I would hire her again.
Response from Margaret Moody Puppets:
Thanks! I appreciated the help from the groups’ assistants, especially with puppet- making.
I hired Margaret for an interview and she was simply amazing! Very classy, wonderful attitude, wide and beautiful tuneful voice and very smart in handling the discussion. The interview took more time than expected, as the production team were fixing the lights and microphones, but she kept her good mood all the time. I will absolutely hire her again in the future.
Margaret is a warm considerate person and great with children. Her puppet show for our 4 year old daughter's birthday party was a hit! She clearly is an expert in her craft. It's hard to believe there was only one person behind the stage with the various voices, puppet animation and synchronized music. The children also quite enjoyed the puppet making activity after the show. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Margaret again.
Response from Margaret Moody Puppets:
Thank you!
Margaret was lovely to work with and the puppet show and puppet making activity after was the perfect amount of entertainment for the 6-7 year olds at the party. The Matilda puppet show that she performed was funny and engaging and parents loved it too. I had many parents ask where I found her. Thank you Margaret for a wonderful show!
We had an excellent experience with Margaret Moody! Kids loved the puppet show and puppet making. Would highly recommend her services!
We had Margaret come to our daughters 5th birthday party. She performed a very nice puppet show. All 8 kids were mesmerized by the show, but the real hit came afterwards with the puppet making! The children loved that, she brought all the materials and taught them to make their own! Then, the children performed their own puppet show. It was lovely!!!! Margaret was very sweet with the children and accommodating. Also, she came to our party during a snow storm, so really really grateful for that!!
Loved everything about Margaret. Friendly, flexible wonderful storyteller. Such a reasonable rate as well!
Price Range: $225 and up
Gig Length: 40 - 70 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Individual Home business policy
My shows are lively and gentle -- a badger helps fairies build a playground; a muddy little pig decides to take a bath; a young cow struggles over whether to share cookies with his friend.
Before each show I introduce myself and some of the puppets so that children know who is behind the puppet stage. Shows last around 30 minutes, followed by time to play with soft fabric puppets or make simple ones with paper and yarn. I provide materials and clean up.
Making sure everyone is safe from Covid-19 transmission is vital. I've been vaccinated. I am happy to perform outdoors and use masks when interacting indoors. Talk to me about any concerns!
I'm a puppeteer and mother of 3 living in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Since the late 1980s I've performed in schools, museums, libraries and parties, both on my own and with two troupes -- Galapagos Puppets and Dream Tale Puppets. My children, who are now in their teens and 20s, taught me that children want to touch and make puppets so I like to include time after the show for puppet-making or puppet-play.
I love the way two hands with puppets can tell a lot of stories!
My stage is the size of a loveseat -- 4' across, 5' high, 5' deep.
For summer 2021, I plan to perform mainly outdoors, bringing a battery-operated sound system. No need for electricity.
Please allow me access to the performing area an hour in advance to set up my stage and sound equipment.
January 23, 2025–January 26, 2025 • All-day event | The Ice River |
February 08, 2025 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Taking Turns |
January 10, 2025 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Growing Things |
December 14, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Badger Meets the Fairies |
December 14, 2024 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Cow and Mouse's Picnic |
November 15, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Camp Event |
November 05, 2024 • 10:00am - 10:45am | Camp Event |
October 20, 2024 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | "Cow and Mouse: Planting Time" |
October 19, 2024 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | "Cow and Mouse: Planting Time" |
August 16, 2024 • 10:00am - 3:00pm | Alice in Wonderland |
August 14, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Cow and Mouse: Planting Time |
August 12, 2024 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Badger Meets the Fairies |
August 09, 2024 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | "Jack and the Beanstalk" |
August 08, 2024 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | "Jack in the Beanstalk" |
August 06, 2024 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Badger Meets the Fairies |
July 31, 2024 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Taking Turns |
July 25, 2024 • 8:00am - 12:00pm | Cow and Mouse in the Garden |
July 18, 2024 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | "The Trolls and the Tree" |
July 16, 2024 • All-day event | "Alice" with Dream Tale Puppets |
July 15, 2024 • All-day event | "Alice" with Dream Tale Puppets |
July 12, 2024 • 11:00am - 6:00pm | “Alice” |
June 13, 2024 • 9:00am - 11:00am | "The Trolls and the Tree" |
June 13, 2024 • 8:00am - 12:00pm | TheTrolls & the Tree |
June 04, 2024 • 8:30am - 1:00pm | The Trolls & the Tree |
May 19, 2024 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Story and Puppet Time |
May 18, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | "Cow and Mouse's Picnic" |
May 18, 2024 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Story and Puppet Time |
April 27, 2024 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | "Cow and Mouse: Planting Time" |
April 07, 2024 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Puppet and Story Time (rain date) |
April 06, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday party |
April 06, 2024 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Puppet and Story Time |
March 09, 2024 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | "The Ice River" |
February 21, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Puppet show |
February 17, 2024 • 11:00am - 11:45am | Children’s Birthday Party |
January 13, 2024 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
January 11, 2024 • 9:00am - 10:30am | Taking Turns |
January 09, 2024 • 9:00am - 10:30am | Cow and Mouse’s Picnic |
December 19, 2023 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | “Mathilda’s Bath” |
December 10, 2023 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | "Mathilda's Bath" -- rain date |
December 09, 2023 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | "Mathilda's Bath" |
December 03, 2023 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
November 19, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
November 19, 2023 • 1:30pm - 4:00pm | Birthday show |
November 12, 2023 • All-day event | “The Trolls and the Tree” |
November 05, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | "Mathilda's Bath" |
November 04, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | "Mathilda's Bath" |
November 01, 2023 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | “Taking Turns” |
October 21, 2023 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
October 15, 2023 • All-day event | Greenwoods Puppetry Festival |
October 14, 2023 • All-day event | Greenwoods Puppet Festival |
October 13, 2023 • All-day event | Greenwoods Puppets Festival |
September 29, 2023 • All-day event | Rehearsal -- "Alice" |
September 28, 2023 • All-day event | Rehearsal -- "Alice" |
September 27, 2023 • All-day event | Rehearsal -- "Alice" |
September 25, 2023 • 11:30am - 12:15pm | Personal Occasion |
September 22, 2023 • All-day event | Rehearsal -- "The Ice River" |
September 21, 2023 • All-day event | Rehearsal -- "The Ice River" |
September 20, 2023 • All-day event | Rehearsal -- All day |
August 07, 2023 • All-day event | Alice in Wonderland(s) |
August 03, 2023 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Show |
August 02, 2023 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Workshop |
July 28, 2023 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Nonprofit Event |
July 27, 2023 • 9:30am - 1:30pm | Shows |
July 26, 2023 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Workshop |
July 20, 2023 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Puppet show |
July 19, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:30pm | Puppet show |
July 12, 2023 • 9:30am - 1:00pm | Mathilda’s Bath |
July 11, 2023 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Badger Meets the Fairies |
July 08, 2023 • 9:00am - 3:30pm | Alice show |
July 07, 2023 • 11:00am - 6:00pm | Rehearsal |
July 06, 2023 • All-day event | Alice in Wonderland(s) |
May 20, 2023 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 17, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Mathilda’s Bath |
December 10, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Taking Turns |
November 05, 2022 • 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Monkey Makes Mischief in Heaven |
September 17, 2022 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Badger Meets the Fairies |
August 17, 2022 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Badger Meets the Fairies |
August 04, 2022 • 9:00am - 4:00pm | Taking Turns, Badger Meets the Fairies |
August 03, 2022 • 9:00am - 11:30am | Cow and Mouse's Picnic |
July 16, 2022 • 10:30am - 2:30pm | Alice with Dream Tale Puppets |
July 15, 2022 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Alice or the Red King’s Dream |
July 13, 2022 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | The Trolls and the Tree |
July 12, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Alice or the Red King’s Dream |
June 23, 2022–June 24, 2022 • All-day event | Rehearsal |
June 04, 2022 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | The Trolls and the Tree |
May 21, 2022 • 2:30pm - 5:00pm | Badger Meets the Fairies |
April 20, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
April 15, 2022 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
April 03, 2022 • All-day event | Monkey Makes Mischief in Heaven |
April 02, 2022 • All-day event | Minke makes Mischief in Heaven |
March 08, 2022 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Preschool puppet show |
March 07, 2022 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Preschool puppet show |
January 27, 2022 • 8:00am - 9:00am | School Assembly |
October 30, 2021 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
September 10, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
August 24, 2021 • 11:00am - 11:45am | School Assembly |
August 06, 2021 • 10:00am - 3:30pm | Library show |
August 04, 2021 • 10:00am - 3:30pm | Library show |
July 30, 2021 • 10:00am - 3:30pm | Library show |
June 25, 2021 • 10:00am - 3:30pm | Library show |
May 22, 2021 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Badger Meets the Fairies |
May 18, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Puppet show at party |
January 10, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 19, 2019 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
July 13, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
February 21, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Fundraiser |
February 14, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Personal Occasion |
October 20, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
July 28, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
June 30, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
May 28, 2018 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Children's Birthday Party |
March 25, 2018 • 11:00am - 11:45am | Children's Birthday Party |
January 06, 2018 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Children's Birthday Party |
June 04, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
February 12, 2017 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
September 22, 2016 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | School Assembly |
December 10, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Puppet Showplace Theater |
I studied traditional Taiwanese puppetry (Chang Chung Hsi, called 'theater of the palm of the hand') with a master in Taiwan. In this style of hand puppetry, puppets can flip, fly and run, as well as walk naturally and humorously. I try to bring the liveliness and intricacy of Taiwanese puppetry into all my shows.
I need a flat area 5' X 5' for my stage and backstage. Having cover from sun for the audience would be ideal.
Joan C. said “Santa did a wonderful visit with us. He was on time and called ahead to make sure he understood the family names. He was very easy to work with and was…”
Steven A. said “Kept kids of all ages groups entertained as well as all the adults...kids and adults all loved the show..and I would hire again in a minute...if there…”
Angela Z. said “Joe is the best! Kids loved the stories and performance!”
Mary S. said “Anna was fantastic! Magical and fun and so very friendly to everyone. She personalized everything she did to where our party was held and to our birthday…”