Thursday, June 9, 2011

Peter and the Wolf

After an embarrassingly long absence, Puppet Pals are back! All we can say is that life seems to get in the way of it's self sometimes. but, there you go. And here we are.




Today, we are talking to Grampa and Peter of "Peter and the Wolf" fame. The classic story of boy meets wolf.




Hello, how are you two today?
G.: Oh, not bad considering the weather and rheumatism and all.
P.: Ah gee, Grampa, it's not so bad. I'm just great, thanks. I'm really excited about our next show!

Tell us. When and where will it be?
P.: At Lynden Library! June 18th at 10:30am. It's gonna be great! The whole gang will be there. You know, Gramps and I, and Bird, Cat, Duck, the hunter and of coarse Wolf.

So, what's it like being on stage with a wild animal like Wolf?
G.: Wild animals can be really dangerous, you know. Peter aught to stay behind the gate in the garden. But, will he ever listen?!
P.: Ah, gee, Grampa. Wolf isn't really all that wild. He's an actor like the rest of us. He's a good actor. He seems really scarey.
G.: That's because he is scarey. Have you seen those teeth?

How does the rest of the cast get along with Wolf?
P.: We all get along just great!
G.: Humph!
P.: Well, most of us do.

OK. Tell us a bit more about this program. It's a classical piece with a full orchestra. So, how is that managed?
G.: It's amazing how they get all that orchestra into a little box like they do. I don't know how they do it.
P.: Ah, gee, Grampa. The orchestra is recorded. It starts out with our Master of Ceremonies introducing the characters, and then the music is recorded.

Oh, who is your master of ceremonies?
P.: We just call him M.C. Funny though, he looks a lot like our puppeteer Mike.
G.: Hmm, and stranger yet, he sounds a lot like Sean Connery... Hmm, something is a bit fishy here. I wonder what he's up to.
P.: Ah, Gee, Grampa! It must be time for his nap. He's getting a little edgy.

Well, that's a wrap for today. Hope to see you at the show at Lynden Library. That's June 18th 10:30am.

G.: I tell you there are scarey and suspicious things going on out there... Edgy my foot.... Even in Lynden! Where's my pipe? Peter, did you do something with my pipe?
P.: Ah Gees, Grampa! Come on. Let's go.