Though English in origin, Jack has become a true American Folk Hero. Jack and
the Beanstalk focuses on Jack and his many adventures; from Jack be Nimble, Jack Horner, Big Jack and Little Jack to the popular Jack and Beanstalk: the four part mini-series. Based on the Appalachian folk tales collected by Richard Chase. 

Jack and the Beanstalk utilizes the ancient art of shadow puppetry in a new and
innovative way. With songs and stories and well over 80 handcrafted shadow puppets, Jack Tales is sure to delight young and old. 

Jim Napolitano (NappY’s Puppets) is a native of Milford, Connecticut, and a
graduate of the University of Connecticut's Puppet Arts Program.  After completion of his degree, Jim worked with Bits and Pieces Puppet Theater, Performing around the country and around the world, including The National Culture Center in Japan and The National Theater in Taiwan. 

Jim is now working as a freelance artist and performer. Jim’s television credits
include the PBS show, Between The Lions, as well as The Book Of Pooh, The Weinerville Chanukah Special, A Show of Hands and Stick Stickly .  Jim has also worked on programs for Scholastic Home Video and HBO Pictures.