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#1 Rated Kids’ Entertainment Company in the Bay Area

A Puppet Show Made Just for Your Family

We build every performance around your child’s name, their favorite characters, their beloved stuffy, and the people they love most. A real puppet theater experience personalized, silly, and unforgettable.
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8x Gold Medal Winner
450+ Five-Star Reviews
1,500+ Shows Performed

Most kids' entertainers run the same show at every party. We don't.

This Isn’t Just a Puppet Show. It’s Your Show.

Every puppet show is different because every birthday child and family has a different story.
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Before every performance, we learn what makes your family special. Your child’s name, their favorite characters, the songs they can’t stop singing, even the stuffed animal they sleep with every night. Then we weave it all into a custom puppet show where your child is the star. Their name is in the story. Their stuffy gets a role. Their favorite theme comes to life on a real puppet theater stage built just for the occasion.
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Parents tell us their two-year-olds sit completely mesmerized for 45 minutes straight. They’ve never seen their kid do that before. And while the kids are captivated, you actually get to enjoy your own party!

Your Child’s Name in the Story

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Every show is written around the birthday child and their family.

Their Favorite Stuffy Gets a Role

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The blanket or stuffed animal your child loves most becomes a character.

45+ Themes to Choose From

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Bluey, Paw Patrol, Frozen, Star Wars, dinosaurs, unicorns, and dozens more.

A Real Puppet Theater Stage

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We bring a full stage setup real theater, not just a performer with a puppet
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Puppet Shows for Every Occasion

From backyard birthday parties to corporate stages find the perfect show for your event.

KIDS PARTIES

Birthday parties they’ll talk about for years. Personalized puppet shows with themes, games, and a whole lot of silly.
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GROWN-UP EVENTS

Milestone birthdays, retirements, and celebrations — roasted with love by mischievous puppets.
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SCHOOLS & ORGS

Preschools, libraries, summer camps, corporate events, and community stages. Educational, silly, and impossible to forget.
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450+ Five-Star Reviews and Counting.

Bay Area’s highest-rated kids’ entertainer. Seven years running, Gold Medal winner Bay Area Parent Family Favorite.
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“Chris even incorporated our daughter’s stuffy into the show. The kids were laughing so hard. Best kids entertainment possible.”

Kat W.

“Chris even incorporated our daughter’s stuffy into the show. The kids were laughing so hard. Best kids entertainment possible.”

Kat W.

“Chris even incorporated our daughter’s stuffy into the show. The kids were laughing so hard. Best kids entertainment possible.”

Kat W.

Every Entertainer is a Kids Professional.

Preschool teachers, child development specialists, and professional performers. Our team doesn’t just do puppet shows — they live and breathe working with kids.
Ricky Roo & Friends founder Chris Rachowicz in a straw hat holding a colorful parrot puppet wearing a black Ricky Roo shirt.
CHRIS - FOUNDER
Former preschool teacher turned puppeteer. Built Ricky Roo from a classroom experiment into the Bay Area’s highest-rated kids’ entertainment company.
Ricky Roo & Friends entertainer Amina holding various plush toys including a turtle, corn, rabbit, and dinosaur.
AMINA — ENTERTAINER
Mother of three, second-grade teacher, and college-trained puppeteer. Brings warmth and wonder to every performance.
Ricky Roo & Friends entertainer April with yellow hair and pink hat holding puppets and a shiny purple trumpet, making a surprised face.
APRIL — ENTERTAINER
Professional entertainer and clown with years of experience. Her energy is contagious — when she’s performing, everyone smiles.
Ricky Roo & Friends entertainer Denise with a surprised expression holds colorful bird puppets and a snake and squirrel stuffed animals.
DENISE — ENTERTAINER
Forest preschool teacher by day, puppet show performer by weekend. Sparks imagination in everything she does.
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Every Entertainer is a Kids Professional.

Preschool teachers, child development specialists, and professional performers. Our team doesn’t just do puppet shows — they live and breathe working with kids.
Colorful parrot with black, red, green, blue, and yellow feathers facing left.
CHRIS - FOUNDER
Former preschool teacher turned puppeteer. Built Ricky Roo from a classroom experiment into the Bay Area’s highest-rated kids’ entertainment company.
Colorful sock puppet with big eyes, red mouth, and striped blue, green, orange body.
AMINA — ENTERTAINER
Mother of three, second-grade teacher, and college-trained puppeteer. Brings warmth and wonder to every performance.
Colorful striped sock puppet with blue lips, red nose, large blue and white eyes, and pink eyebrows.
ALLISON — ENTERTAINER
Professional entertainer and clown with years of experience. Her energy is contagious — when she’s performing, everyone smiles.
Colorful sock puppet with blue eyes, red mouth, and striped yellow and blue body.
DENISE — ENTERTAINER
Forest preschool teacher by day, puppet show performer by weekend. Sparks imagination in everything she does.

KIDS PARTIES

Birthday parties they’ll talk about for years. Personalized puppet shows with themes, games, and a whole lot of silly.
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See What a Ricky Roo Show Looks Like

From the moment we arrive with our custom stage to the final group photo with the puppets here’s what your family can expect.

See What a Ricky Roo Show Looks Like

From the moment we arrive with our custom stage to the final group photo with the puppets — here’s what your family can expect.

Quick Answers

What ages are your shows best for?

Our shows are designed for kids ages 1 to 9, but honestly parents love them too. We’ve performed for groups with toddlers and ten-year-olds in the same room, and everyone has a blast.

How far in advance should I book?

As soon as you have a date, reach out. We have six puppeteers and multiple stages, so we can usually accommodate your schedule but weekends do fill up.

Where do you perform?

Anywhere in the Bay Area. Backyards, living rooms, parks, school gyms, community centers we bring everything we need. Travel fees may apply depending on distance from Oakland.

What do I need to provide?

Just the space. We bring the stage, the puppets, and the fun. A flat area roughly 8×8 feet with nearby parking for load-in is ideal. We’ll walk you through everything after booking.

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Tell us about your party and we’ll send a personalized quote! Or if you just have a quick question, text us — we love hearing from families and we’re always happy to help.
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