Danni Dragonfly Live!
A live musical puppet show for children ages 3-6
Watch Danni, Tony, Gordy, and Glo overcome common early childhood challenges through the magic of engaging puppets and 11 original songs from Danni Dragonfly.
About the Show
Lessons about resilience & health
Interactive movement & singing
30-minute performance (can be customized +/- 15 minutes)
Meet the Cast
Cameron Tyler
Live Show Director & Gordy the Grasshopper
Cameron Tyler is thrilled to be a part of the Danni Dragonfly team. He serves as the Writer and Director of live shows and plays the role of Gordy the Grasshopper. Before joining Danni, he worked at Concordia Conservatory as a Music Therapist for Neurodiverse Classrooms in the Stamford Public School system. He is excited to continue working to help Danni Dragonfly grow as much as possible.
Ashley DePascale
Ashley DePascale is excited to join the cast and bring Danni to life in Danni Dragonfly. For more than 18 years, she was a featured performer with Downtown Cabaret Theatre's Theatre for Young Audiences, appearing in a wide range of original and adapted productions, as well as Main Stage productions and concert series. Her additional credits include Connecticut Repertory Theatre, Hershey Entertainment, and print and commercial work. In addition to performing, Ashley has expanded her creative work into directing and is a proud graduate of the University of Connecticut, where she earned her BFA in Drama. She is thrilled to continue inspiring young audiences through the magic of live theatre.
Danni Dragonfly
Helen is thrilled to be joining the cast of Danni Dragonfly Live! A TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) performer at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, her credits include: The Princess and The Frog, Snow White and The 7 Shopkeepers, Little Red and The 3 Pigs, Santa Story 3, and Snow White. Add’l Regional: Lucy Van Pelt in YAGM, Charlie Brown (STONC), Sunset Boulevard (Music Theatre of CT), Honky Tonk Angels (STONC), Suor Angelica (Madison Lyric Stage). VO: Your Story Will Be Different Podcast. When not performing, you can find Helen in her role as “Miss Helen” teaching theatre and dance throughout NY and CT. itshelenclare.com
Glo the Glowworm
Helen Clare
Rotating Cast
Tony the Ant
Tony the Ant is played by a rotating cast of performers.