As the name implies, the Melikin Puppets have taken traditional fairytales and fractured them a bit. Humor is used throughout the stories that will be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
These shows can be purchased separately or bundled to create extended runtimes.
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Runtime 15 minutes
(1978)
Don DeFraud, The Friendly Puppet Show Storyteller hosts this unusual telling of the traditional tale. Wanting to get the story “just right” he guides the little girl through the obstacles of the home of the three bears and creates chaos and confusion along the way.
asking $500.00
Runtime 12 minutes
(1978)
The Melikin Puppets bring a lighthearted telling of this story. Wellington, a somewhat dimwitted wolf, tries to get Red’s basket of goodies she’s taking to Gramma’s house. Of course, Wellington gets to Gramma’s house first and with the help of Gramma attempts to get the basket for himself.
asking $500.00
Runtime 15 minutes
(1978)
While hatching her nest of eggs, Chicken Little is hit on the head by an acorn. Of course, she thinks the sky is falling and wants to tell the king of the chickens. However, in almost every telling of this story, no one ever meets the king… until now.
asking $500.00
Runtime 19 minutes
(1979)
Whatever happened to the three little pigs after they lived “happily ever after?” They formed their own construction company, of course. Don DeFraud, The Friendly Puppet Show Storyteller, guides the pigs, and Welington Wolf, through the story.
asking $500.00
asking $500.00
1978 version only
(1967, 1978)
The original Grimms Fairytale is toned down a bit and some humor added for good measure. This was the first show produced by the Melikin Puppets. It was later re-produced and put into the variety series. Not wanting to make Gretel the “bad guy” a new hero, Tidy the Broom, is introduced to “do in” the witch.
The 1967 version was produced using the 12-inch, latex-head hand puppets. When it was re-produced, the larger polyfoam puppets were used.
Runtime 19 minutes
1967 version
1978 version
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(1972-1978)
The collection was originally produced as individual shows for shopping centers. They were written and staged for younger theatre audiences (3-10 years). While researching the stories, it was discovered that not all 23 of them could effectively be staged, so a select few were chosen. These shows can be purchased separately or as a set.
asking $500.00
Runtime 12 minutes
The traditional telling of the Beatrix Potter story with a bit of humor thrown in for the older children and adults. Peter is told not to go into Mr. McGregor’s garden, but he disobeys his mother and goes anyway. He is almost caught and loses his new Easter outfit.
Runtime 12 minutes
The traditional telling of the Beatrix Potter story is told. Benjamin convinces Peter to “raid” Mr. McGregor’s garden and retrieve Peter’s new Easter outfit. But they’re trapped by Mr. McGregor’s dog until Benjamin's father comes to the rescue.
asking $500.00
Runtime 12 minutes
asking $500.00
The traditional telling of the Beatrix Potter story, the Flopsy Bunnies are told not to go into Mr. McGregor’s garden. But no one said that they can’t raid his rubbish heap. They’re trapped by Mr. McGregor and rescued by their father.
asking $500.00
Runtime 9 minutes
The traditional telling of the Beatrix Potter story, Tom Thumb and Huca Munca, two mice that live under the floorboards, discover a dollhouse filled with things they think they can use.
The traditional telling of the Beatrix Potter story follows Lucie, a curious young girl who loses several handkerchiefs and a pinafore and sets off to find them. Her search leads her to a tiny door nestled among the hills. Knocking on the door, she meets Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, a kind-hearted hedgehog who works as a washerwoman for woodland creatures.
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Runtime 9 minutes
Runtime 19 minutes
The traditional telling of the Beatrix Potter story features a poor tailor in Gloucester. He faces a daunting task of creating a wedding coat for the mayor on Christmas Day. When illness strikes, unexpected friends come to his aid – two little mice that bear a sticking resemblance to Laural and Hardy.
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Christmas Collection
Shows that are perfect for the holiday season.
(1967, 1979)
Another Grimms Fairytale adapted by the Melikin Puppets. It’s the story of a shoemaker that cannot keep up with the demand for shoes for the villagers. Help is on the way in the form of four little elves (Eenie, Meenie, Miney and Moe). A wonderful tale of kindness and the Christmas spirit.
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The 1967 version was produced using the 12-inch, latex-head hand puppets. When it was re-produced, the larger polyfoam puppets were used and a top scene (double staging) was added showing the village.
asking $1000.00
1979 version only
Runtime 26 minutes
1967 production
Inventory Sheet
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1979 production
asking $1000.00
(1972)
The traditional story by Clement C. Moore gets a Melikin twist. It tells the classic tale through the eyes of the family dog. Once Santa has delivered all the gifts, he realizes that Woofer didn’t receive anything. That is remedied and Santa is on his way. But what is Woofer’s special gift? Special effects include Santa “filling” the stocking with candies and gifts for the children.
Runtime 26 minutes
Runtime 12 minutes
(1975)
Santa is having a party and you’re invited. Another show created for shopping centers features “All I want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth”, Darlene Q. Dimples and Woofer, and Santa’s helpers singing and playing instruments. And Santa has a special (and heartwarming) message for all the children in the audience.
asking $500.00
Variety Shows
Alice is lost at the circus and the ringmaster helps her find her daddy. While she is waiting, she will see Fumbles the Clown and Lucille, the trained seal, Bruno the human Cannonball, and The Gooney Bird Parade featuring six simple marionettes (five operated by children from the audience). Of course, no circus is complete without a grand finale. Baby Melvin, a life-sized baby elephant (a body puppet) performs several tricks for the crowd.
asking $2000.00
Runtime 30 minutes
Baby Melvin in action
Runtime 13 minutes
(1983)
An original short story about a magic bunny who invents the “Rabbit Appearing in a Magicians Hat” trick. Originally created for shopping centers.
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