In Hampton Roads, the arts are a living, breathing presence—heard in the rhythm of a drum circle, seen in a dancer’s arc across a school gym, felt in the hush that follows a poem. Few people did more to ensure those moments could happen than Minette Cooper. Her leadership, vision, and relentless belief in the […]
About Me
David Messick is the founder of Rainbow Puppet Productions. He has written several children’s books and dozens of original children’s musicals that have been performed at the Smithsonian, New York’s American Museum of Natural History, and many other venues. He has also worked on development projects for the Oprah Winfrey Show and the Disney Channel and worked with many legendary performers.



