Cow and Mouse are old enough to help with planting day. Cow plants hay, his favorite food; Mouse plants cheese.  With the help of audience members, rain is plentiful. The soil is rich. Why won’t the cheese grow? Only Cousin Rat seems to know.

This interactive story was developed at Lexington Community Farm with advice from the education staff and some wise children. Margaret Moody and Pam Shanley operate puppets; Peter Lehman plays beautiful tunes to accompany the action. Everyone helps harvest at the end of the story.

Best for ages 3 to 8.

ABOUT US:

Margaret Moody loves stories and using puppets to act them out. She studied traditional Bu Dai Xi puppetry in Taiwan and uses the acrobatic style in most of her shows. Developing "Growing Things" with Pam and Peter has been lighthearted and fun. https://margaretmoodypuppets.com/

Pam Shanley is a painter and printmaker, skills she uses in creating sets for the Deborah Able Dance Company. After many years making and teaching how to make puppets she is delighted to perform as a puppeteer. Pam is also operations Director for the Arlington Center for the Arts, Arlington Open Studios. https://www.pamshanley.com/

Peter Lehman's musical background began with the performance of early music on the lute, mandolin, and guitar. But today he draws on wonderfully diverse sources. You might hear an ancient ballad or fiddle tune, followed by a soulful jazz interpretation. It is a unique approach blending old and new in a style all his own.