The Pout-Pout Fish

About

Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout.

This colorful adaptation of The New York Times bestseller is co-conceived, directed, and designed by the acclaimed puppeteers of AchesonWalsh Studios, whose work was featured in Broadway's The King And I, On the Town, and Radio City's New York Spectacular. Writing team includes New Victory LabWorks Residency recipients Christopher Anselmo, Jared Corak, Matt Acheson, and Fergus Walsh.

Approximate Running Time: 50 Minutes
Recommended Grades: PreK-2

Curriculum Connections

  • Communication and Language Arts
  • Music
  • Aquatic Creatures

Themes

  • Confidence
  • Adventure
  • Friendship
  • Teamwork

Fun Fact

The Pout-Pout Fish World Premiere was presented by The New Victory Theater in October 2019

Original Credits

Book by Christopher Anselmo, Jared Corak, Matt Acheson, and Fergus J Walsh

Music & Lyrics by Christopher Anselmo, Jared Corak

Orchestrations by Conor Keelan

Direction and Staging by Matt Acheson & Fergus Walsh

Production Design by AchesonWalsh Studios

Music Direction and Arrangements by Jonathan Bauerfeld

Based on the series of books by Deborah Diesen, author, and Dan Hanna, illustrator

Photos: Jeremy Daniel; Cast: Kelly Grago, Leanne Brunn, Emmanuel Elpenord, Mukta Phatak

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