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"It was so great to see my son laughing his big belly laugh, clapping, cheering, and of course singing . . . thanks!"
- parent in Tulsa, OK

"The best performance ever - I have never heard
such positive feedback!"
- Moorhead Public Services

"Thanks for the fun show this morning. My son charged up his new gnip gnop and brought it to sleep with him tonight." - Mom in Minneapolis

"Outside the Mainstream, Inside the Fun!"
- Minneapolis Star Tribune

"A Swashbuckling Good Time!" - Fox News

"Our family has become great fans of your Monkey Mind Pirates performances and CD. I saw your show the end of 2011 w my 4.5 y.o. son . . . and my wife caught the show w him in February. She picked up the CD of MMP and is known to listen to it even when our son isn't in the car." - Audience Member

"Expect quirky, mind-bending puppetry." - Saint Paul Pioneer Press

"We are just here at home humming "Argh Mateys" and thinking about how grateful we are for the art you all put into the world. The show is amazing. You are amazing. And the message you are sending to the kids is so neccessary."
- Audience Review

"Forget the Guthrie - come here instead!" - Audience Member

"Bravo to the Z Puppets Rosenschnoz for using creative puppets, fun music, silly characters, and comedy to convey such an important message to our children." -Chasing SuperMom Blog

"Z Puppets Rosenschnoz knows how to turn a sea shanty into a Zen moment." - Saint Paul Pioneer Press

"We LOVED the show last Saturday- I'm still smiling! It may warm your heart to know that my son has replaced his favorite bedtime Brazilian music with the soundtrack from your show. He now drifts off to sleep with your positive vibe vibrating in his brain. Your group has definitely had an impact on our kiddo!" - Audience Member

"Bursts at the seams with wild energy,
creative genius, and sheer fun!"
- Minnesota History Center

"My little theatre buddy is still talking about how funny it was. He loved the big on-stage ship wheel. There were catchy, hand-clapping songs, a monkey chase through the audience and jokes that kept even the big people amused. Not to mention the crazy-monkey puppets, an “under- water” glow-in-the-dark scene and shadow effects on side screens." - Lolliopolis Blog

"Zany, wacky, and for all ages…1⁄2 Monty Python + 1⁄2 Sesame Street!"
—DeBlaze and Associates

"humorously lavish" - Minneapolis Star Tribune

"I have watched their audiences caught in helpless rocking,
tear-rendering laughter."
- Elkland Arts Center

“I have been programming for 16 years and this is one of the
most unique and entertaining programs so far"
- Bloomington, IN Public Library

"This was the most imaginative, innovative, entertaining
performance I have ever booked!"
- Wisconsin Public Library

"My review of "Monkey Mind Pirates": outstanding tops awesome sensational superb primo marvelous first-class great cat's meow stupendous terrific wicked cool fabulous exceptional impressive lovely calm Zen ommmmmmm."
- Audience Review

"Your show was awesome, imaginative, unique and
truly loved by my 5 year old."
- parent in Tulsa, OK

"Z Puppets is Muppet-class!" - Austin Daily Herald

"Chris and Shari are masters. . .
imaginative, quirky, and sheer fun!"
- In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre

"Simply awesome, magnificent, incredible!"
- 2009 IVEY Awards

"The residency was thrilling and Monkey Mind Pirates is an amazing show. . . you'll forever have a
circle of friends in Mankato."
- Southern MN Children's Museum

Show Namesort icon Length Possible Outdoors? Space Size Max Audience Audience Age Set Up Time Strike Time Tech Notes
01: Monkey Mind PiratesMonkey Mind Pirates 1 hour NO 30' x 20' x 16' 1000 5-99 4 hrs 2 hrs 4-piece band travels with 14' tall set and rear projections.
02: THE PUGGLES 50 min NO 20' x 20' 650 2 and up 3.5 hrs 1.5 hrs requires 2 electrical outlets
03: A LA CARTE 30 min or 45 min YES 12' x 12' 650 3 and up 1.5 hrs .50 hrs
04: THE GNIP GNOP CIRCUS 30 min or 45 min NO 8' x 8' 250 2 and up 1.25hrs .50 hrs requires 1 electrical outlet
05: MR. PUNCH 30 min or 45 min YES 8' x 8' 350 5 and up 1.25hrs .50 hrs requires 1 electrical outlet
06: Z JUGGLING 30 min or roving YES Flexible 1000 3 and up .5 hrs .25 hrs 30 min show requires 1 electrical outlet or PA system
07: MN AHA! 30 min NO 16' x 16' 250 3 and up 1.5 hrs ,5 hrs requires 1 electrical outlet
08: BOREAS 30 min NO 8' x 8' 250 3 and up 1.5 hrs ,5 hrs requires 1 electrical outlet
09: WHAT MAKES MN MN? 30 min NO 16' x 16' 250 3 and up 1.5 hrs ,5 hrs requires 1 electrical outlet