Our Mission

We are a heart-based performing arts entertainment company providing joy and laughter for all ages. We believe in the transforming power of music, books, film, games and live entertainment to inspire, educate and motivate individuals to create a kind and compassionate world. We spread the message of love and respect for oneself, each other and our living earth. And share hilarious and charming content, shows and merchandise that nurture tolerant, caring and sustainable communities.

Our Vision

We collaborate with individuals and groups that are committed to the power of love, respect and compassion to uplift the world.

It All Started When?

Since 1998 the Theater of Life Puppets has charmed and educated over 1 million children and adults in schools, theaters, music halls and more all over the United States and beyond. We have provided performances and programs at the request of universities and school districts that were researched, tested and approved for their effectiveness. Children have experienced a deep connection with Sammy Snail encouraging them to practice healthy behaviors and social competency skills that we role modeled in bully prevention, violence prevention, environmental education, literacy and nutrition programs.  

Something Cool In 2014!

The A-team of  industry puppet television talent (with over 50 Emmy’s between them) came together to  shine the light on the star power of Sammy!  We created a new series called “Sammy’s New World” that role models love and respect of oneself, each other and the living earth. We created a virtual toolbox for the rapidly changing world and the next generation of children and their families.  Our goal? Children are entertained while they learn about the power of love, positive thinking, problem solving and how to take care of our planet.  

What’s Happening Now?

We travel extensively performing live shows and filming short-form videos to incorporate with the content of our all star puppet video series “Sammy’s New World”. The videos share national parks and interesting places with fun interviews with visionaries, celebrities, organizations and individuals who are making the world a better place.

Sammy Snail Live YOUTUBE Channel: provides all ages with content that entertains, inspires and resolves stress and concerns that may arise in everyday life.

Live Performances take place across the country at theaters, organizations, conferences and public events!

Audio and illustrated Books are being created with my co-author Elizabeth Rose. Elizabeth Rose is a climate activist, writer, and social justice crusader. She is the founder of Rubbish to Runway ReFashion show, a sustainable fashion show which features clothing made of upcycled and recycled materials and clothing. She holds master’s degrees in Conservation Biology and Social Work and recently received an MFA in creative non-fiction writing. She can be reached at elizabeth@lwhome.org or at http://www.elizabethannerose.com .

Do you offer low or no cost programs?        

Through our nonprofit umbrella organization Imagine Studios, we offer low and no cost programs for underserved populations in hospitals, homeless shelters, boys and girls clubs, schools and theaters.  Contact kristine@imaginestudios.org.

Listed below are organizations that provide curriculum on bully prevention and conflict resolution.

Organizations:

• Second Step

• www.cfchildren.org/program_ss.shtml

• Open Circle

• Life Skills Training

• Life Skills for Kids

• Community of Caring

• Eionline

• Safe and Drug Free Schools

• http://cecp.air.org/resources/safe&drug_free/main.htm

• www.mentalhealth.org/schoolviolence/safeschools.asp

• An Action Guide

• http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/pathways/safeschools/

Bully Prevention:

• Safe Communities ~ Safe Schools

• Fast Facts on Bully Prevention

• California Dept. of Education Prevention Manual

• Massachusetts State Program

• Quick Training Aid on Bully Prevention

• Parents' Role in Bullying Prevention

• Intervention Central

• Education World

• National Youth Violence Prevention

• Conflict Resolution:

• Developing Social Competence in Children

• Conflict Resolution Books

• Classroom Management and Violence Prevention

• Adult / Child Conflict Resolution

Do we list other education links?
Listed first are puppetry organizations and then skill building with puppets followed by general organization resource links for parents and teachers.

Organizations:

• Children's Music Network

• Puppeteers of America

• BAGOP - Boston Area Guild of Puppetry

• UNIMA - Puppetry

• NH and NE Comission on the Arts

Skill Building with Puppets

• GrandPuppets By Lani Gerity, D.A., M.A., A.R.T.-B.C.

• Hand Puppets in Education by Sigi De Francesca, MA. Ed.

• Puppets by Post

• Puppets in the Classroom

• Puppets in the Drama Classroom: Directions for making several different puppets:

• Children's Theatre: Lesson Plans and Why Teach Drama?

• Learning about Mexico: Making and Using Salt Dough Human Puppets in the Classroom Early Childhood: Classroom Puppetry

• Puppets: Unit Plan

• Using Puppets and Children's Literature in the Science Classroom by Joy Lowe and Katherine I. Matthew

• Why Use Puppets in the Primary Classroom: ESL by Denise Ozdeniz

Organizational resources:

• National PTA

• PTO Today

• American Federation for Teachers

• International Reading Association

• CanTeach: Resources for Educators

• Federal Resources for Educational Excellence

• Online Resources for Educators

• American Association of School Administrators

• ASCD- Educational Leadership for K-12 Teaching

• NAESP- National Association of Elementary School Principals

• The Teacher's Guide

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• If you submit stories, artwork, comments or anything else to us which is posted on our site, you will be identified on our site only by first name, age, city and state.

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• If we know a visitor is under the age of thirteen, we will collect a parent's permission offline (by postal mail, fax or phone) before we mail any prizes, or collect or share personal information with anyone else.

• We will not sell any information or sell our fan club membership to anyone. When we are partially funded by outside sponsors, we will identify any underwriter logos with a "sponsored by" tag. We choose our underwriters carefully, to make sure that the company's products and services fit our standards and mission statement. We will not contain advertisers promoting e-commerce.

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