Hi Pamela, Great question and fabulous advice Sean! Thanks for adding MEANINGFUL ensemble roles! Too many directors put kids on and they aren't TELLING THE STORY. Exploring the characters and "cause and effect" gives them motivation, sensible blocking, musical/vocal support as well as keeping kids AND their parents happy with more visibility. The forest scenes work beautifully to even incorporate younger characters. The puppets are brilliant. When adding ensemble, pay close attention to your use of planes, levels and proximity to tell the story clearly. Such a great show and kids truly love it! cr