Return to KOTB Home Page While Penny is looking for her cat, Buttons, she meets Mandy. With Mandy's help, Penny finds her cat, and in the process, learns a bit about what it's like for Mandy to be deaf. (Mandy, and a puppeteer as an actor)
Brenda is very excited to be playing the princess in a community play. When she discovers that her co-star, Mandy, is deaf, she has many questions. Mandy takes the opportunity to explain a bit about being deaf. (Mandy, Brenda)
Mandy and Brenda are at Mandy's house preparing a research project for class. Brenda is surprised to learn of the many contributions Deaf people have made to society. (Mandy, Brenda)
Carol and Mandy are on their way to a surprise birthday party for Brenda. When Carol arrives to pick Mandy up, she finds that Mandy is not quite ready. Mandy and Carol take the opportunity to share several signs with the audience members. (Mandy, puppeteer as an actor)
NOTE: After each script the children ask questions directly to the puppets and the puppet characters themselves answer their questions.
| The Kids on the Block, created in 1977, features life size puppets who, through the magic of live puppet theatre, teach children and adults about disabilities, medical and educational differences, and social concerns. Through the hard work and dedication of many community based groups, The Kids on the Block puppets are able to touch the lives of people all over the world. |