This program is presented as part of the Artists-in-the-Schools program, which is funded and jointly sponsored by the Hillsborough County School Board and the Arts Council of Hiillsborough County.

Welcome to the the show!

Puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams weaves the story of Johnny Appleseed from the early days of the United States. Puppets crafted like old fashioned toys, calico scenery, and home spun props are all part of the show. Puppets pop out of the quilt to tell the story. Each square of the quilt is an episode in the life of the Tall Tale character Johnny Appleseed.

Meet the Artists:

Katie Adams is a puppeteer and storyteller who learned her trade working for Creative Arts Theater. While there she toured with over 60 puppet shows and was involved in the creation of 20 shows, alternately designing, writing, constructing and directing. In 1999, Katie started her own company, Make-Believe Theater dedicated to entertaining, inspiring and enlightening young audiences. Katie tours with the Artist-in-the-Schools program of Hillsborough County. Most recently she performed Johnny Appleseed for delighted audiences at the National Festival of the Puppeteers of America, and was honored by WTSP Channel 10's Logan's Heros for her captivating performances.

The song "Johnny Appleseed had a Dream" was written and composed by Pete Adams and Katie Adams

Additional music by Mark O'Connor from his album Midnight on the Water, copyright 1998 Sony MusicEntertainment, Inc.