A Sevillian Town Square

Ms. Emily Butterfly is an interstellar storyteller known for enchanting children with her magical blend of puppetry, storytelling, and song. Over the past two and a half decades, she has delighted preschool and elementary students with her unique shows, which she writes, directs, and performs.

Her self-created puppet friends and imaginative tales inspire young audiences, while expressing themes of consent, environmental stewardship, respect for all species, disability awareness, intuitive super powers, and the ability to bloom wishes and dreams into reality.

Emily’s voice has reached countless ears through her voiceover work for Free Range Graphics, Cartoon Network and Leapfrog as well as her  tenure as producer and host of a beloved children’s radio program. Her passion for education, combined with a degree in early childhood education and psychology, has led her to craft her own brand of “edutainment”—infusing joy and learning into every performance.

She has toured extensively, bringing her engaging school assembly programs and classroom workshops to every elementary school in Alameda County.  Beyond schools, Ms. Emily has graced stages at libraries,hospitals,women’s prisons,music festivals, birthday parties and the SF Opera. She has created and produced magical, safe spaces for children at west coast music festivals.

In her roles as a performer, teacher, and children’s event producer, Emily is dedicated to fostering creativity, joy, and safe, nurturing environments for children. Her 20 + year success performing for children and  managing Kid Zones at music festivals is a testament to her ability to enchant and inspire young minds.