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Madcap puppets use show to inspire kids to read
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Lori Voksanovich (second row second from left) smiled with Madcap performers Jon Kovach (second row left) and Danielle Muething, along with her sons Jason (first row left) and David at the Poland library June 19.
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Niko Nagi (left) enjoyed the Madcap puppet show with his mother, Christy (center), and sister Ava at the Poland library June 19.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Lori Voksanovich, who was chosen from the audience, portrayed the character , Rose, during the Madcap puppet show at the Poland library June 19.
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Madcap actor, ,Jon Kovach (left), shows off some of the puppets in the play Rumpelstiltskin with actress Danielle Muething after their performance at Poland library June 19.
By EARTHA TERRELL
The Poland library doors flooded with eager children all vying for a chance to see the Madcap puppet show June 19.
“This is our annual summer vacation program that starts in the summer to help kids stay interested in reading when school is out. Madcap is our kick-off program this year. We brought them back by popular demand,” said Director of Communication Services Janet Loew.
Madcap performers Jon Kovach and Danielle Muething dressed up in colorful costumes and told the tale of Rumpelstiltskin. They captivated their young audience members with witty banter and comical anecdotes that left echoes of laughter throughout the entire building.
“We came last year and it was fabulous, so we marked our calendar to come back this year. It was funny and there was something for everybody in the show. I watched my kids from my seat and they were laughing and giggling,” said parent Christy Nagi.
Muething and Kovach also chose members of the audience to participate in the play. Lori Voksanvicg was chosen to play the character Rose.
“It was fun and my boys were laughing their heads off at me. I loved it and I would bring my kids to see more of their stuff,” Voksanovich said,
After the play, some children were excited to begin reading new stories and embarking on different adventures, which was one of the reasons Madcap was chosen this year.
“Madcap ties in a play about a book and we hope that this will make kids interested in books,” Loew said.