THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Set for WHBPAC, 12/3-4

After much demand, that little caterpillar is returning to the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, along with an assortment of favorite puppet characters. Young children ages 3 - 7 will be awed and amazed by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's lively, family friendly production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Stories on Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4 at 12:30pm. All tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling Cheryl Wheeler at 631-288-2350 ext 102. The triple-bill runs for about 45 minutes and includes the wonderful story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar's metamorphosis, the fanciful account of Little Cloud's travels, and The Mixed -Up Chameleon's discovery of his own unique nature.

Stay-at-home parents and caregivers, bundle up the kids and treat them to a magical theatre experience like no other! Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia captures the whimsical charm of three favorite Eric Carle stories with vibrant effects, original music and innovative puppets. Closely following the books from which they are adapted, charming vignettes teach and entertain with large-scale puppets brought to life through the magic of "black light." Children and adults alike shouldn't miss the opportunity to see these popular children's books come to life on the WHBPAC stage.

This elegant stage adaptation of Eric Carle's beloved work has made theatre history, both in Nova Scotia and throughout North America. With its objective of introducing very young children to their first performing arts experience, the production has served as well to encourage literacy and the love of reading. The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Stories has become a signature piece of Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. Now in its thirty-sixth season, Mermaid ranks among North America's most respected creators of family entertainment, delighting close to four million young people on four continents using its unique adaptations of children's literature.

To view the promotional video, click here http://youtu.be/s0o-ks6TagM