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Kids' Parties & Small Groups

Tom's 4th birthday, February 1969

     Are you looking for entertainment for a kids' party?  Consider hiring Tom Knight to come to your house for a small version of the Tom Knight Puppet show.  It's a lot like the show he does for larger audiences, but with more participation, and special requests. Contact Tom to find out prices and availability.

Note: Due to the extra set-up time involved, shadow puppets are not included in birthday party shows, but can be added for an additional fee.

Things to keep in mind for a successful party with Tom Knight:

Age: Kids 4 years old and older, but 3-year olds are OK if the kids are very familiar with Tom's music.
How long is the show?: Usually about 45 - 50 minutes.
Location:   It's usually best to have the concert inside, so there are fewer distractions.
Participation: The concert works best if the adults can participate too.
Scheduling Tom: It works well to schedule Tom about 30 minutes after the starting time of the party, before the cake and presents.
Set-up Time: Allow 60 minutes for Tom to set up.
Booking in Advance:  Tom prefers not to schedule a birthday party more than 30 days in advance. (Those days are often booked for big shows.) But if there's a date you have your heart set on, email Tom, and he can "pencil it in," and then confirm 30 days before the party.
Payment: No deposit necessary.  Please pay the day of the performance (check or cash is OK.)
Cameras: Video cameras and snapshots are fine!
Goodie Bags: Are you giving goodie bags to the guests?  Tom may have a special offer for the goodie bags.
Another alternative to presents: Does the birthday child already have plenty of stuff? Here's an idea from a birthday party I attended.  
In lieu of presents for (your child's name here), we plan to play a present exchange game. If you would like to participate, please bring a modest ($10) present suitable for either a boy or girl, ages (within a year or two of your child, for example "4-6.") We will play a musical chairs type of game, and each child will leave with a present different from the one he or she brought. (Thanks to Caren Cooper for this idea, and Diane L. Tessaglia-Hymes for the text.)

To find out Tom's rates and availability, please tell me about your party. 
Or call Tom at (607) 273-1792

Name:

Email:

Phone number:

If it's a birthday, what is the name of the birthday child?

How old is she/he?

What are the dates you are interested in?

Where is your party? (Just the city and general location for now.)

How many guests are you expecting (approximately)?

How did you hear about me? 

Additional comments or questions.  Anything special you'd like?