About us

Who are The Grumpies?

Welcome to the world of The Grumpies:

A puppet family that loves to make kids laugh, spark their imagination, and maybe, sneak in a little mischief along the way. Whether you’re watching our short videos online or joining us for a live show, The Grumpies are here to turn ordinary days into colorful adventures.

The Story of The Grumpies

It all began with one puppet—grumpy, brown, and perfectly happy to mind his own business. Then, one by one, his family joined in: a rainbow show-off, a mischievous prankster, a shy little artist, and an endless crowd of silly cousins. Together, they became The Grumpies, a family of characters kids can laugh with, learn from, and love.

What started as a creative spark has grown into videos, live performances, and a world that families can enjoy together.

what we do

Videos

We create fun, family-friendly videos for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Packed with humor, imagination, and character antics, they’re quick bursts of fun perfect for kids’ attention spans.

Live Shows

From preschools and elementary schools to libraries, churches, and community events. The Grumpies bring interactive puppet shows full of fun stories, silliness, and audience participation. Every performance is designed to get kids laughing, learning, and joining in the fun.

Vision
Our vision is to ignite creativity and imagination in every child and family through the art of puppetry. We aim to celebrate silliness, spark joy, and encourage everyone to embrace their quirks and let their inner Grumpies shine.
Mission
Our mission is to inspire creativity and curiosity by bringing characters to life through playful puppetry, imaginative storytelling, and unforgettable moments of laughter. Through engaging videos and interactive live shows, we create joyful experiences that invite kids and families to imagine, create, laugh together, and proudly celebrate the wonderfully weird parts of themselves.

Meet the Creator

Elizabeth Romanyk is the creative mind, hands, and voice behind each of The Grumpies. Growing up around musicians and artists, she’s spent her life immersed in creativity on stage, backstage, and behind the scenes.

Her adventure into puppetry began when she made simple craft puppets for her daughters. The laughter and joy those puppets sparked inspired her to build her first arm-and-rod character: Grog. From there, the Grumpies family began to grow.

Today, Elizabeth designs, builds, and performs each puppet, infusing them with her playful imagination and love of storytelling.

The Grumpies are more than characters. Each puppet carries a piece of Elizabeth herself, shaped by her imagination and brought to life with a unique voice and personality. Together with her dedicated team, she creates children’s entertainment that is clever, engaging, joyfully outrageous, and always full of heart. From building each puppet to writing stories to performing live, every detail is infused with creativity, care, and genuine passion for bringing laughter and imagination to life.