Oregon Shadow Theatre presents Thumbelina Shadow Puppet Show April 11, 2010

Thumbelina is one of Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen's most delightful characters, a miniature girl born from a flower who has to find her own way in the world of nature. In this production, Thumbelina journeys to discover her home in the land of the flower fairies. She has adventures with frogs, flying beetles, a swallow, a mouse, and a mole in his underground home. While the play's plot follows Andersen's story, the script supports a comic subtext linking music of the 1960's and '70s to Thumbelina's desire to find her home in a land of flowers. The live music is performed on hammer dulcimer, electric guitar, and an assortment of percussion and sound effects devices.