Lee Parker let me know that the show I did in May is up on their site – complete with a really great slideshow (accompanied by a Big Ryan classic song!)  Click on the picture above see it!

My trip to the zoo – usually a wonderful experience – was a very wet one this time around.  We left Plymouth,after the Building Stories Workshop at Kiskadee Coffee Company, to the zoo where it seemed some questionable weather arrived with us.  As we entered the zoo we were met with a WALL OF RAIN rushing right at us!  Literally, A WALL OF RAIN!  It wasn’t raining where we were standing – it was raining only a few feet away – and it was coming right at us!  We, my wife and I, tried to find shelter under a tree but with no avail.  Once we reached the Earth Building, where my show takes place, the show was going to go on – just inside – until they lost power.  I was told we are going to re-schedule and I can’t wait to go back – but what a crazy trip to the zoo it was!  I will keep you posted on when the show will be – hope to see many of you return, hopefully in much nicer weather!

This here is the COVER to the latest Enterprise!  Yes, that is me, I made the cover!  That was a pretty nice surprise.  If you want to see the article just click on the image above to go to the website.  The picture is of me doing my storytelling thing!  It was taken on Thursday night at the Raynham Public Library.  The crowd there was wonderful and heard “Morphing Beans” and “Can’t Sleep” with Edgar and Charlie.  The headline next to my pictuire has nothing to do with me.  Honest…

Everyone have a safe and delicious 4th!  Eats lots and then play softball – that’s what I am planning on doing!

My summer weeks are becoming increasingly full.  I still have a few August dates left but every morning in month of July is completely booked, which is really great!  There are a few afternoons in July free – so please don’t hesitate if you’d like to fit a Big Ryan storytelling in!  Can’t wait to visit everyone and tell my summer tales! 

Please check the Upcoming Shows page to see when I will be in your area.

 

I had to go into Federal Court yesterday as I was sequestered for Jury Duty.  But, alas, I was not chosen for a case and was sent home.  That’s very good news for everyone who kept their scheduled dates with me – and I thank you for not cancelling! – I will see you at our scheduled dates and times.  As for the picture…

As I was cleaning the yard today I came across the biggest frog I have ever seen in my yard.  He’s HUGE!  I had to show you… here’s a closer look:

Great news for everyone! After an exhausting search for the perfect place to hold Building Stories, Kiskadee Coffee Company (18 Main St, Downtown Plymouth) has agreed to sponsor this program! Alot of friends expressed interest in the Children’s Workshop “Building Stories” that I am hosting this summer. Just a reminder – you must register to be part of the workshop, and NO – you do NOT have to be a Plymouth resident to partake in “Building Stories”:

Summer Events 2008:

Big Ryan’s Tall Tales Presents: Building Stories Workshops

“Building stories” are exciting, brand new workshops designed by Big Ryan to nurture and showcase your child’s natural ability to tell stories. Great for children who have a wild imagination – even better for children who have difficulties using their imagination – Big Ryan’s workshop exercises their brains and lets them have fun in the process! Taking place 4 Saturdays over the summer, each week we will develop better skills as storytellers and then the children will have the opportunity to showcase their storytelling abilities for families and friends in a “Story-fest” the following Sunday.

Two age groups are available:

August Session

( 11:00am-12:00pm, Ages 5-7)

(1:00pm-2:00pm, Ages 8-11)

August 2^nd

August 9^th

August 16^th

August 23^rd

Story-fest: August 24^th

To ensure that each child gets the personal attention he/she needs: Each session will enroll only 12 children each!

Enrollment in the four-week session is $45.00. The children will gather for one hour each week par-taking in some storytelling exercises. Then, Big Ryan will spend time with each child individually crafting their very own tale which they will have the opportunity to showcase at the Story-fest!

Thanks for everyone who has asked questions and showed interest. If you have any questions or would like to register please feel free to call me at 508 641 5336 or email me at ryanstalltales@hotmail.com I look forward to hearing from everyone! This will be so much fun!

 

I have this song called “The Fishing Song” – and it’s all about teaching kids to recycle.  Well, during the song I ask the kids what we should do with all of the trash that we find.  One of the items is a bottle.  A regular old water bottle.  I asked what we should do with that bottle to which one little girl replied:

“Bring it to the machine and they turn it into a nickel!”

This little girl thought that when you put the bottle into the recycling machine – the machine, in turn, turns the bottle into a nickel and then gives it back to you.  How great would a machine like that be?

 

Great news for everyone!  After an exhausting search for the perfect place to hold Building Stories, Kiskadee Coffee Company (18 Main St, Downtown Plymouth) has agreed to sponsor this program!  Alot of friends expressed interest in the Children’s Workshop “Building Stories” that I am hosting this summer.  Just a reminder – you must register to be part of the workshop, and NO – you do NOT have to be a Plymouth resident to partake in “Building Stories”:

Summer Events 2008:

Big Ryan’s Tall Tales Presents: Building Stories Workshops

“Building stories” are exciting, brand new workshops designed by Big Ryan to nurture and showcase your child’s natural ability to tell stories. Great for children who have a wild imagination – even better for children who have difficulties using their imagination – Big Ryan’s workshop exercises their brains and lets them have fun in the process! Taking place 4 Saturdays over the summer, each week we will develop better skills as storytellers and then the children will have the opportunity to showcase their storytelling abilities for families and friends in a “Story-fest” the following Sunday.

Two age groups are available:

August Session

 ( 11:00am-12:00pm, Ages 5-7)

 (1:00pm-2:00pm, Ages 8-11)

August 2^nd

August 9^th

August 16^th

August 23^rd

Story-fest: August 24^th

To ensure that each child gets the personal attention he/she needs: Each session will enroll only 12 children each!

Enrollment in the four-week session is $45.00. The children will gather for one hour each week par-taking in some storytelling exercises. Then, Big Ryan will spend time with each child individually crafting their very own tale which they will have the opportunity to showcase at the Story-fest!

Thanks for everyone who has asked questions and showed interest. If you have any questions or would like to register please feel free to call me at 508 641 5336 or email me at ryanstalltales@hotmail.com I look forward to hearing from everyone! This will be so much fun!

The only real difference between the two puppets, as you can see, is the color.  Charlie is a bit less white – the new Charlie is almost blinding white!

But the difference is harder to notice in Max.  Max I think held up very well over the years. 

The hardest part is breaking the new puppets in.  I brought them to the show this morning.  It was a bit uncomfortable – their mouths don’t move as fluidly, yet, and even trying to make them talk right was a bit of a challenge.  I’m sure they will work out fine, but right now it’s just new and still, a little sad.  Please send any inquiries about giving my older puppets a good home to ryanstalltales@hotmail.com.  Thanks – Big Ryan