Producing live shows, recorded media, interactive experiences, and creative curriculum that entertains, educates, & inspires.
Live Shows & Speaking Engagements
Touring Shows / Cabarets (For Intimate Spaces)
(Ages 13+)
Bizarre Brunch Series
NEW SHOW DATE! Saturday, June 17th at 1pm at The Green Room 42 in NYC! CLICK HERE for DETAILS
"She can think of something funny to say or do and have the humor out on the stage faster than you could ever move your eyes from stage left to stage right. Nothing throws her, and she just keeps moving, making each moment funnier than the next, making you think that miracles really do happen because that's what Leslie Carrara-Rudolph is: a miracle."
- Stephen Mosher | Broadway World READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
Starring five-time Emmy nominee Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, her cast of quirky characters, live musicians, and special guests! Laugh along with Leslie, Lolly, and friends as Leslie takes a break from Sesame Street to entertain adults in this hilarious matinee cabaret filled with weird whimsy. Bring your appetite for a musical menu of savory stories, sweet surprises, and a cuisine of quirky characters. Featuring original music, comedy, and classic tunes with a twist, there’s always a new ingredient in this hilarious, heart-filled cabaret series. You'll be sure to come back for seconds! ​
(Ages 16+)
What Just Happened?!
Leslie Carrara-Rudolph takes a break from Sesame Street to perform her ADULT cabaret. With live music, stories, and unexpected whimsy, ANYTHING can happen! Starring Leslie Carrara-Rudoph, her cast of quirky characters, and live musicians.
(Ages 13+)
Moonlight Madness
A mystery unfurls in this musical adventure filled with tricks, treats and “tails.” Starring Leslie Carrara-Rudoph, her cast of quirky characters, live musicians and special guests.
Touring Shows / Shows for Schools and Theater Spaces (Available Live In-Person or Virtually)
(Grades 3rd–5th)
The Oz in You: Let’s Talk Character
by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Artist, writer, and entertainer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph creates characters as a yellow brick road to joy. This interactive performance utilizes art, puppetry, storytelling and improvisation to inspire young people to develop their "character" by creating characters themselves. Join Leslie and her puppet pals for a journey through the imagination and discover the "Oz" in you. Activity Guides for both Classrooms and Families are included.
(Ages 10+)
The Oz in You: Let’s Talk Character — Middle School
by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
When young Leslie’s world was struck by a tornado of tragedy, she created characters as the yellow brick road to joy. This interactive performance utilizes art, puppetry, storytelling and improvisation to inspire youth to develop their "character" by creating characters themselves, Students utilize their own life experience to help channel their feelings and ideas through the arts. Join Leslie and her original characters for a journey through the imagination and discover the Oz in you. Activity Guides for both Classrooms and Families are included.
(Ages 5+)
Leslie and Lolly Make Stuff Up
A family comedy concert by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, 5 time Emmy nominated performer of Sesame Street's Abby Cadabby. SPECIAL PERFORMANCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR NEURODIVERSE POPULATIONS.
Hop aboard the Lolly Trolley with Leslie Carrara-Rudolph and her hilarious sock puppet Lolly Lardpop! This interactive comedy concert features live, original music, stories, art, and a cast of unique puppet characters dedicated to spreading joy and laughter. Bring your ideas to life in wacky whimsical ways as Leslie and Lolly help you explore your imagination.
Wake Up Your Weird (Currently on hiatus)
A musical short story about a little girl named Lolly who gets bullied at a playdate. Lolly turns to her imaginary friends in her “Thought Bubble” to “rethink her thinking” and tells a whimsical tale that includes a girl who walks her brain on a leash, a giant lizard, a fairy Godmother lamb, and a flying Grandma. Through art, music, and puppetry and with the help of the audience, Lolly learns how to follow her heart, know her truth, and find the power of being herself.
Speaking Engagements and Hosting Events
Make your next event an inspiring, creative, interactive experience. Humor With a Heart’s unique approach to entertainment turns conferences, conventions, and fundraisers into hilarious, heart-warming events.