The Theatre Times: It is the very last day of autumn and the last yellow leaf has just fallen from the tree. Mr. Eichhorn the squirrel emerges from the trunk sipping a cup of tea. This year, he is determined to see the first snowflakes. He must not fall into hibernation as he has always done, but then, this is quite an arduous task for Mr. Eichhorn. He begins some physical exercises. He hops noisily from tree to tree, does some squats, sit-ups and even the worm dance! Exhausted, he almost falls into sleep. This should not happen! He hops higher and farther and all of this noise has awoken the hedgehog.
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As I read the synopsis for this show it reminded me not just of the stories I had read to me as a little kid, but also of the calm video versions (released by Scholastic or some other like company) I had watched in school. The story itself is adapted from a book, and although I'm not sure why anyone (human, animal, robot, etc.) would want to give up sleep time in order to search for snow, it's simple and nostalgic enough to attract both younger and older audiences. The article mentions that this show was performed outdoors, which I think is a strong idea, because all of the main characters are relatively common animals, and when you put yourself in the same environment as the characters, you are able to better emotionally resonate with them. I'm sure seeing animal puppets on stage is engaging for younger audiences, especially since they are 3D beings, and the only other way you could see these animals in that regard is if you saw them in real life. From what I can tell from the pictures and the brief synopsis, this is a calming show that utilizes puppets in a simplistic, yet effective way.
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