Interactive Storytimes
Standard Interactive Storytimes
Standard interactive storytimes include one character, a costumed storyteller, and event assistant. The package is 40 minutes long, with approximately 20 minutes of storytime and a 20 minute photo op/meet-and-greet. In addition to reading, storytime includes props and costumes, audience participation, and lots of interactive elements. Public storytime events receive a media kit with photos and other promotional materials upon booking.
Favorite characters for this package include:
- Spring Bunny
- Mrs. Claus
- Winter Elves
- Storybook Princess
- Apple Princess
- Island Princess
- Patriotic Hero
- Spider Hero
Contact us for details on other available characters and pricing for Standard Storytimes.
Deluxe Interactive Storytimes
Deluxe interactive storytime packages include two or three characters, a costumed storyteller/Royal Historian, and a photo backdrop. The package is an hour long, with approximately a half hour of storytime and half hour photo op/meet-and-greet. In addition to reading, storytime includes props and costumes, audience participation, and other interactive elements. Public storytime events receive a media kit with photos and other promotional materials upon booking.
Contact us for information on pricing and extra characters for Deluxe Storytimes.
Superhero Storytime
Join two superheroes of your choice (subject to availability) and an extra special narrator to save the day through the superpower of reading in this interactive storytime adventure.
Coming Fall 2019:
You-Pick-Two Fairytale Creatures Storytime:
Mermaids, Unicorns, and Fairies, oh my! Choose two favorite fairytale creatures to visit and share their magical tales (and tails)!
Mermaids and Mariners Seafaring Storytime:
Set sail for a seaworthy adventure with songs and stories from the sea featuring one of our mermaids and her sailor friends.
Testimonials
“The princesses are delightfully entertaining with their authentic costumes and friendly smiles.”
-Marilyn Laulainen, Waconia ECFE
“Occasions with Character offered library visitors a magical performance with lots of audience participation for even the youngest. The actors posed for photographs and stayed in character until the last child left the room.”
-Angela Petrie, Stillwater Public Library
“The Occasions with Character performers were all amazing, and the way that they interact with the children is superb! The interactive storytime was great for promoting literacy and a perfect additional program to draw people to the library.”
-Carol Plocher, Library Services Coordinator, Great River Regional Library-Delano
“The program itself was an elegant touch of fantasy for the whole audience, and the interaction with the audience was priceless.”
-Mary Davis, Youth Services, Hudson Area Public Library
“I can not thank Occasions with Character enough for surprising my daughter on her birthday at lunch! Not every little girl can say that she had her favorite princess/heroine dance with her, read a story with her and sing happy birthday to her. She was in awe the entire time. As her mom it almost brought me to tears seeing how mesmerized she was… She still talks about her. Thank you for making my daughter feel so special and lucky on her birthday. She will remember this for years to come.”
– Rochelle Ladick, parent
“Occasions With Character presented the Midnight Ball Princess (Lost Slipper Storytime) at our Storytime and it was a great hit! The performers remained in character from the moment they entered and the costumes were wonderful. The audience was enchanted and everyone had a great time!”
– Janet Waller, Community Business Development Manager, Barnes & Noble HarMar Mall