KIDS ON THE BLOCK
This highly acclaimed Kids on the Block puppets are a troupe of life-sized puppets with and without disabilities designed to teach children to understand and accept differences in one another. They bring forth a very empowering message, “We all belong.” This educational program seeks to create an awareness that helps all children to realize their full potential and deal positively with their misconceptions and concerns.
The EEA Kids on The Block Performances are always offered free of charge!
Using the ancient form of Bunraku, Japanese puppetry skills, the four-foot puppets come alive and share important information on seizures and epilepsy–the brain condition that 175,000 children (in Canada) live with every day. The puppeteers perform two delightful scripts followed by an interactive dialogue with Brian McDaniel, the puppet that has epilepsy. Brian shares his personal experiences with seizures and reduces the fear, stigma, teasing and bullying that often accompanies seizures. He empowers all children living with seizures or any physical or medical disorder to feel safe, accepted and supported in their school.
LIVE PERFORMANCES ON APRIL 1, 2023 AT EDMONTON FARMERS MARKET
12:30 AND 1:30 P.M.
The Edmonton Epilepsy Association ran four shows during the Edmonton Fringe Festival, 2021. The shows run between August 17 and 20, 2021 and were accessible through an online link.
The Kids on the Block are proudly sponsored by
The Terry Mahon Foundation.
BOOK YOUR FREE PERFORMANCE FOR A SCHOOL, OR COMMUNITY CENTRE NOW!
Fill out the form below and return it by Email, Fax or regular mail.
While we try to accommodate all requests, bookings are accepted on a first come basis.
KOB Booking Form Web
Click here for the Online Form
Watch the Global TV piece on a KOB show on Purple Day.
Global TV Kids on the Block from Edmonton Epilepsy Association on Vimeo.
There is no cost for your school. Once you book a performance, two professional performers will arrive at your school with all the gear, props, music and puppets. All performances are approximately 45 minutes in length and are designed for children throughout the elementary grades.
ONLINE PRESENTATIONS
The Edmonton Epilepsy Association offers online presentations of the Kids on the Block show upon request. To request a presentation at your school or community centre or event submit your request online by clicking here. For a printable form, Click Here.
MARCH25,2022-SPECIAL ONLINE LIVE PERFORMANCES FOR KIDS ON THE BLOCK
On March 25, 2022 we ran two special Canada-wide shows, with introductions by special guest, Cassidy Megan, founder of Purple Day!
In the past two years we have been featured at the International Children’s Festival in St. Albert (June 2022) and at the Kids Fringe Online in August 2021. We were at the Kids Fringe Live in August 2022!
BOOK NOW!
Fill out the attached form and return it by Email, Fax or regular mail.
While we try to accommodate all requests, bookings are accepted on a first come basis.
PRAISE FOR KIDS ON THE BLOCK
“This puppet presentation was excellent. You can’t improve-it was excellent!”
Teacher at Rutherford School
“The puppet show was excellent! The class was captivated.”
Teacher at Mee-Yah-Noh School
“The presentation has inspired the students to educate others about epilepsy. An awesome job!”
Teacher at St Joseph School
