BUTTERFLY: The Story of a Life Cycle Premieres 4/5 At Hudson Vagabond

Butterfly: The Story of a Life Cycle is HVP's newest production, premiering in the spring of 2008. In this full-stage program we will take a microscopic look at the insect world, viewing the whole range of The Life cycle from birth to death. Each stage of The Life of the butterfly, from egg to caterpillar to the amazing metamorphosis in the chrysalis and her incredible 1,500 mile journey to Mexico and back will be played out on the stage. Children will also learn about the symbiotic relationship between the Milkweed plant and the Monarch Butterfly.

A host of other creatures from the insect world will join her on the way, from the glorious dragonfly to the lowly earthworm. The scrolling scenery will depict close-up images of the plant world, and the migration to Mexico will happen with full-color shadow puppets projected on a 10-foot tall screen.

Take a microscopic look at the insect world on the big stage! From her tiny egg we will follow the Monarch Butterfly as she grows through her caterpillar state and makes the amazing metamorphosis in the chrysalis and her incredible 1,500 mile journey to Mexico.

With her insect companions she will learn about her symbiotic relationship with Milkweed. She depends on it for food, home, and her unique form of defense against predators. Supported by a startup grant from the Jim Henson Foundation.

Support for this program comes from a generous grant from the Jim Henson Foundation, and HVP receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, the County of Rockland, and the Arts Council of Rockland.

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