Factsheet

For over twenty years, DreamWeaver Productions has been entertaining children and adults around the country. Their shows - DRAGON SCALES AND FAERIE TALES, and THE ENCHANTED WAGON, and THE SNOW QUEEN’S MAGIC TRUNK SHOW have been seen at state and county fairs, schools and zoos, as well as private parties and other functions.

DRAGON SCALES AND FAERIE TALES

Internationally renowned performer Animal X and husband Albion Minzey have tapped into the wonderment of childhood and brought to life the magical experience of meeting a baby dragon and its guardian fairy godmother.

This is an interactive family show which is a visual spectacle. With beautiful and elaborate costumes, each performance is more than just a show, it's an attraction, and adults enjoy it just as much as the children. There is plenty of audience participation and good laughs for everyone.

In addition to being entertaining, Dragon Scales and Faerie Tales has a strong moral message about acceptance of others.

After each performance we offer a meet and greet where everyone who wishes is invited to come forward and have their picture taken with the faerie and dragon - a very up close and personal experience that they will never forget.

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It was fantastic! It made me laugh so hard that I fell over and started to cry. I think it needs an Oscar!

E.W., fourth grader

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THE ENCHANTED WAGON

The Enchanted Wagon is an eight foot long turtle named Flash with a medieval gypsy wagon seated atop its shell. The turtle has a hedgehog driver named Corwin who interacts with passing patrons, along with his costumed attendant..

Various puppet characters appear to tell jokes and sing; the Queen of the Jungle invests knighthood out of the wagon's back door and there are over 20 interactive features.

The running line that we use as the turtle wanders is that they are lost and looking for the way back to fairyland. The joke is that Corwin simply never stops to ask for directions, and so they are stuck meandering about the event grounds.

The Enchanted Wagon is a spectacle in and of itself. Originally built with children in mind, we are very pleased to have discovered that it's just as fascinating to adults as it is to children.

People are in awe of The Enchanted Wagon - quite often their jaws drop when they see it coming and huge smiles light up their faces. We have been told by many that this is the most creative and original thing they have ever seen. Children love the turtle Flash and Corwin. Quite often they give the turtle’s head a hug, or shake Corwin’s hand.

Our great adventure continues throughout the day as we stop for countless photos. It makes quite an impression wherever it appears.
The Enchanted Wagon livens up the lanes and creates a festive atmosphere and can also be performed on a stage with a sit-down audience.

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It will make your day. You could watch it over and over again and never get tired of watching it.

Hector, fourth grader

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THE SNOW QUEEN’S MAGIC TRUNK SHOW

It’s story time! What mysteries and treasures lie secreted away inside an old trunk? The Snow Queen is determined to find out, and by opening various drawers and doors its stories are revealed.

From the moment the trunk begins to speak the audience is astounded, then amused as they are joined by Cecil the Sea Serpent who is determined to be a part of the action.

With the help of the trunk the queen relates some of the best known fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen; The Snow Queen, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Emperors Nightingale, The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, and The Red Slippers, all the while Cecil endeavors to insert himself into each story.

The principal tale is The Ugly Duckling, one of the most poignant and heartwarming of all the stories, and even here, Cecil manages to stick his nose in. But the duck is really the star and he’s goofy, endearing and destined to become a beautiful swan, who after the show is over is brought into the audience so they can pet him and take pictures.

The Snow Queen’s Magic Trunk Show is a magical experience for kids of all ages.

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I give the play “two thumbs up”! It was the funniest play I have ever seen! Miguel, fourth grader

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SHOW SPECS

# of performers for each show - 2

Standard show lengths for
DRAGON SCALES AND FAERIE TALES - 30min

THE ENCHANTED WAGON -
(wandering - dependent on clients desire and audience interaction)
(stage - 25-30min)

THE SNOW QUEEN’S MAGIC TRUNK SHOW - 25-30min

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

All Staged shows need electricity for our sound system
All need parking as close as possible for unloading (huge props)

We can provide a curtain depending on layout but may need assistance with it prior to the show (again, depending on layout, and circumstances)

Sound - we can provide a small speaker and have wireless microphones which can be used with your sound system

DRAGON SCALES AND FAERIE TALES
SET UP - (Optimal)
Pre-stage prep - 30 minutes (we are flexible with this)
In addition dragon performer needs 15 minutes set up time

THE ENCHANTED WAGON
AS A WANDERING ATTRACTION - width and height considerations: Turtle is 8'x6'x9'
No set up required other than getting puppeteer into the costume

Turtle’s attendant is costume flexible - he/she can be a gypsy, or a fairy, or they can be tailored to your specific event (farmer, strawberry, turtle wrangler . . . )

ON A STAGE - need help or ramp to get turtle onto stage

THE SNOW QUEEN’S MAGIC TRUNK SHOW
1 hour set up time
Indoor - need large space to get on stage