Joy to the World!

Joy to the World!

December 2, 2008

Merriest of Christmases and Happiest of Holidays to you all!

Pageant Wagon Productions has been enjoying a busy season of storytelling and creative programming for children of all ages - and a parade thrown in for fun!

Ed, Kathy and the Pageant Wagon Players donned various festive attire to represent the downtown Vineland summer festivals sponsored by the Vineland Downtown Improvement District/Main Street revitalization group. Riding on a five tiered float, PWP had a great time waving to the crowds lining the street on a parade-perfect November 29 evening. Then, back to the Ross Ranch for hot chocolate and pot-luck cookies - plus a little brainstorming about the 2009 Melodrama: "The Villian Vaudevillian OR Showstoppers at Starr's Emporium"! Playwriting begins in January and is expected to be chock full of comedy, music, and all things that make for family friendly live theatre entertainment - coming the first weekend in August 2009!

With December shows all aglow, featuring vintage displays of nostalgic toys from the early to mid-20th century and a sparkling 1950's era alumimum Christmas tree - and the heartwarming stories to go with it,plus Pirates at Christmas, Victorian Christmas, and dramatized readings from classic Christmas literature and poetry, Miss Kathy is working on new story programs for Winter 2009:

MEET SNOWBALL! Tale Spin Stories will welcome a new puppet friend to delight preschool youngsters in this happy little marionette. Talespinners will get to meet him for the first time as a surprise guest at their Christmas party, and enjoy his antics during various winter Tale Spin Story dates in January. Want Snowball to visit your classroom with a winter tale or two? BOOK NOW for the best dates in January!

VALENTINE'S DAY AT WHEATON ARTS! Miss Kathy will bring Victorian Valentine splendor to the grand Victorian foyer of the Museum of American Glass at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center in Millville on Saturday, February 14th. How many ways are there to say "I Love You?" We'll count them and have a grand time doing so! Miss Kathy has delightful Valentine themed programs for your classroom - BOOK NOW for the choice dates!

ST. PATTY'S DAY 'ROUND THE CORNER! March 2009 is expected to come in like a lion with the much anticipated read-thru of the new melodrama by the Pageant Wagon Players, and Miss Kathy's traditional St. Patrick's Day programs tailored for audiences of all ages. BOOK NOW to get your best dates in March!

DR. SUESS MONTH! Lest we forget - March is also "Read Across America Month" when we celebrate the great Dr. Suess and the literacy legacy he left children of all ages through his memorable characters and verse. Miss Kathy has dynamic Dr. Suess shows for preschool, elementary, and even select middle school students who are seekers of all "good things and beauty" in their life - starting with a passion for literacy and learning! BOOK NOW for the best date selections in the month of March for your Literacy Night celebrations and Dr. Suess themed parties.

APRIL & MAY A STONE'S THROW AWAY! That means the Easter Bunny arrives and Founder's Day 2009! Wow! And Christmas barely here! Well, at Pageant Wagon Productions, we're planning the best in seasonal family entertainment and enrichment year round! Look for more information in the next newsletter!

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS: Contact Miss Kathy and ask about her Classic Literature Book Dramatizations for the classroom! Programs feature an adapted retelling of a classic for all, and may include a follow-up interactive workshop especially geared to LEAP students!

HAT STAND STORIES for ELDER CARE and ADULT DAY CARE: Monthly programs for your residents - call Miss Kathy to consult about themes and fees!

SEND THIS TO A FRIEND who you think would be interested in the enrichment programs of Pageant Wagon Productions LLC and Miss Kathy. Encourage others to subscribe to our newsletter and help us get the word out about our many speaking, storytelling, educational and entertainment programs for children of all ages! Who do you know that works in elder care, adult day care, education, libraries, community organizations, church ministries, or for that matter - anyone looking for terrific entertainment for children's birthday parties? Forward www.pwpstorytellers.com to them and remind them to click on the Newsletter Page.

May you and yours enjoy a blessed and joyous Christmas and holiday season with our warmest wishes for a safe and peaceful New Year!

May God richly bless you! Joy to you all!
Mr. Ed and Kathryn "Miss Kathy" Ross