The Music with Marnie Characters

Mumbu the Monkey

This funky monkey is known for his lively, sparkling and charismatic presence and for his dazzling dance moves. The children jump and dance in delight when Mumbu makes his grand monkey entrance and can never get enough of him ~ he’s got the moves and boy do the children like to follow.

Tula the Kangaroo

Get ready to hop and hop and hop ... here comes Tula! The name Tula means “heart” in some dialects of Australian Aborigine ... hopping’s good for the heart and Tula’s full of love ~ It’s the perfect name! Tula and Marnie speak in sign language. In singing and signing the song “Kangaroos” children learn some basic ASL, a little about the Australian Culture and have fun hopping with Tula ta’ boot.

Jethro the Cowboy

Have you ever heard of a hoe down??? Well our crowd pleaser Jethro will mosey onto the stage and show y’all what a true cowboy hoe down is all about. Get ready to stomp your feet and shout “Yee Haw” ~ and that’s just the beginning, Jethro is guaranteed to wrangle up nothin’ but pure energetic FUN!

Milton the Mosquito

A fun and animated puppet who comes out when the crowd calls him in “mosquito language”. Although mosquitos are known to bite, Milton is loved by all and represents the feeling of acceptance and inclusion and the fun that can happen within a large group of friends. Together Marnie and Milton invite the children to make their own small, medium and large “mosquito bumps” through jumping and bouncing.

The Snicker Snakes

Are you ready for a little ssssilly laughter with the Snicker Snakes, Kevin and Cass. These two friendly “folks” sssslide on in and share a joke. Their silly and sweet sense of humor always adds an extra smile to an already happy crowd. Warning: Be prepared to leave with sore cheeks and a case of the giggles.