PUPPET SHOWS

CATERPILLAR PUPPETS
"Piñata", based on Pinocchio, and set in Aztec times, can be done bilingually. "Viva" is about a Mayan dragon and is not available bilingually. Joe also does "The Itty Bitty Variety Show", featruing the Gunniwolf, for younger and family audiences.  Also does "The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Friends".  Joe Leon is very funny.
Contact: Joe Leon
Phone: (707) 746-5597
References: Chuck Ashton, Redwood City PL; Penny Peck, San Leandro PL; Janice O'Driscoll, Santa Cruz PL, Alum Rock Library

GATO COLORADO PUPPET THEATER
Puppets perform Mexican and Latin American dances, for preschool to elementary school age kids and family audiences
Contact: Manuel or Alicia Jauregui
Phone: (916) 684-3462
References: Hayward PL; Donna Persechino, Mission Branch San Francisco PL; Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento

MASCARITAS PUPPET THEATER
Traditional and shadow puppets are used to perform bilingual puppet shows.
Contact: Norita Gonzalez
Phone: (
415) 934-0587.
References: Mission Branch, San Francisco Public Library

MC GEE PUPPET PRODUCTIONS
Ventriloquism/puppetry with "Groark and McGee". Bilingual programs available.
Contact: McGee Puppet Productions
Phone: (800) 477-5307
References: Chuck Ashton, Redwood City Public Library; Maria Kramer, Redwood City Public Library