Accessible Storytelling Programs: Inclusive live programs with Emmy Blue (and the Squatchie, if desired) consist of an alternating selection of original PNW forest stories and songs containing the Squatchie’s positive and empowering messages. Programs run around 55-minutes, which can include a live 15-minute meet-n-greet with the Squatchie.
All shows contain the same familiar format, visual communication cards, ASL vocabulary, and trauma-informed and inclusive language. We make our programs accessible and enjoyable for all forest friends, please let us know your needs! Common accommodations for storytelling programs:
Printed visual stories providing a breakdown of the program, including all sensory experiences, so viewers know what to expect
Calm sensory-friendly family shows
A dark calming tent where viewers can take a sensory break and regulate or where viewers can enjoy listening to the show from a less visually stimulating space
Discounts for same-day programs to yield smaller and quieter events
An ASL interpreter
Cost ranges $175-300. Perfect for libraries, schools, museums, festivals, and outdoor events.
Enrichment Programs: In these weekly, bi-monthly or monthly themed classes with Emmy and her magical forest friend puppets. Children enjoy storytime with music and movement, visual communication cards, ASL vocabulary, props, and a craft. Cost: $100 for 45-minutes. Perfect for schools, libraries, after-school programs, small businesses, and non-profits.
The Squatchie and Friends Show: Travel on a magical adventure with The Squatchie and all of his forest friends! This is a full stage theatrical production of the original interactive stories and songs containing the Squatchie’s empowering messages. Families will travel with a whimsical (and sometimes just plain silly) group of forest friends on a storytelling journey that promotes imagination, connection, and kindness. Cost Ranges $300-450 and includes multiple forest characters.
