About 'The Butterfly Ship'
"Ever & The Butterfly Ship" is an original tale performed through theater, poetry, music and dance.
Rescued by sailors aboard The Butterfly Ship, a girl named Ever travels through the 7 colors of the Rainbow to open the Doors of the Sun and save her dying planet.
Rescued by sailors aboard The Butterfly Ship, a girl named Ever travels through the 7 colors of the Rainbow to open the Doors of the Sun and save her dying planet.
OUR MISSION
Through music, dance and poetry, we lead audiences on a theatrical voyage of self-discovery.
We call upon the imagination to guide us into an exploration of our human place in the natural world.
We call upon the imagination to guide us into an exploration of our human place in the natural world.
The Storybook
The first ever printed version of our story, our new coloring book/storybook "Ever & the Butterfly Ship",
told in rhyming verse, features black & white prints by 10 artists. Read more...
The Ensemble
Founded in 2013, The Butterfly Ship ensemble presents an original tale "Ever & The Butterfly Ship" to audiences of all ages. We sail to venues to tell our story with poetic narration, dialogue written by an award-winning playwright, original music, dance, costumes and set design. Our educational programs for children leverage the power of storytelling as a launching point for engaged learning. A collective enterprise, our crew regularly welcomes guest artists to join us in staging unique events: our recent performances have included a musical band, a dance and theater troupe, a children’s ensemble, and aerial artists.
Learn more...
The first ever printed version of our story, our new coloring book/storybook "Ever & the Butterfly Ship",
told in rhyming verse, features black & white prints by 10 artists. Read more...
The Ensemble
Founded in 2013, The Butterfly Ship ensemble presents an original tale "Ever & The Butterfly Ship" to audiences of all ages. We sail to venues to tell our story with poetic narration, dialogue written by an award-winning playwright, original music, dance, costumes and set design. Our educational programs for children leverage the power of storytelling as a launching point for engaged learning. A collective enterprise, our crew regularly welcomes guest artists to join us in staging unique events: our recent performances have included a musical band, a dance and theater troupe, a children’s ensemble, and aerial artists.
Learn more...
Our newest song, "Come Into Life" tells a story of regeneration and hope.
It features voice, guitar and cello. Enjoy!
It features voice, guitar and cello. Enjoy!
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In 2018, we continue to share proceeds from all downloads of this song with Sonoma County fire relief.
EVENTS
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Upcoming Events
Our upcoming SF Bay Area Tour is in the works for May and June 2019!
Wednesday, May 29th, 4-8pm - Butterfly Bazaar at the Fairfax Farmers' Market Saturday, June 1st, 12 noon - Storytime at Literic Books (free event) We have programs for schools, hospitals & gardens, bookstores and theaters. If you would like the Butterfly Ship to perform at your venue, Contact Us. |
Past Events
May 11th Opening Day of the Walnut Park Farmers' Market - Children's Booth May 11th Dance at "Spring Artisan Market" at The Bank Hub May 11th Dance at Transhumance Festival Sunday, December 9th, 12-4pm Winter Spectacular "All the gifts you can MAKE" at Oasis Community Farm 
Sunday, November 4th, 1:30-3:30pm - "Author Meet & Greet" at Copperfield's Books Petaluma
September 29th, 12pm - FIGMENT Oakland, Mosswood Park "Ever & The Butterfly Ship" performs with guest musician & sound healer Tietzah. Free, family-friendly festival; visit our coloring/drawing station from 11am-1pm. August 29th Ever & The Butterfly Ship Horizon Books in Traverse City, Michigan August 28th Ever & The Butterfly Ship Helen DeVos Children's Hospital August 28th "Song of the Trees" & The Green World at Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan August 27th Ever & The Butterfly Ship Ronald McDonald House of Chicago August 24th 1pm Ever & The Butterfly Ship at Selig-Joseph-Folz Amphitheater in Kadish Park, Milwaukee, WI July 14th "Song of the Trees" Green World performance at Elfenwood April 27th 6-9pm "Butterfly Ship" Coloring Book Launch Party at Custom Costumes February 17th at 6pm The Butterfly Ship performs in the Family Style Vaudeville Circus at Custom Costumes' Kaleidoscope Cabaret Saturday, July 22nd Rivertown Revival, Petaluma Join us at this outdoor festival benefiting Friends of the Petaluma River! Look for our aerial rig on the hill towards the back of the festival. See More Past Events... |