Fox Folk Marionette Troupe

Fox Folk Mission

The Fox Folk Marionette Troupe exists to offer FVL students the opportunity to artistically express their talents through the medium of marionette-style puppetry. The ultimate goal is offer this unique performing art to the FVLHS constituency and the communities of the Fox River Valley at large . . . especially to families and school age children. The Fox Folk repertoire focuses on folk tales that provide unique insights into the great teachings of Christianity.

Members of the 2007-08 Fox Folk Marionette Troupe include C. Payne (Asst. Director), A. Hankemeier, N. Grundmeier, R. Warning, C. Freiberger, J. Schoenrock, K. Funk and D. Payne (Director) Missing is L. Scheibe.

Photo from an early 2007-08 FFM practice of our new show "A Lamb's Tale." This show was written by Mr. Payne and will debut at Winterfest on January 27, 2008.

Original members of the Fox Folk Marionette Troupe included Mr. Dave Payne, J. Evenson, A. Loewenhagen, J. Wierschke, J. Waack, J. Hammond, M. Mortenson, A. Houser, T. Lemke, & Mrs. M. Levich.

Want to read about the
interesting history of our marionettes?

Click on this link --
Reclaiming a Community Legacy:
A History of the Fox Folk Marionettes

2007-08 Coming Attractions

In 2007-08, plans are for a Winterfest debut of the newly written. "The Lamb's Tale" which tells the Christmas story from the perspective of the sheep and the shepherd of Bethlehem. Also new this year will be our "Senior Showcases" where we will take our show on the road to the schools of our senior members to introduce them to puppetry.

The photo below depicts the nativity scene with Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus -- part of both "The Lamb's Tale" and the "Senior Showcase" performances.

The group also partnered with the Fox Cities PAC to visit area elementary schools to share "Puppet Power" workshops tied to "The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show" being performed at the Performing Arts Center.

2006-07 Highlights