Our shows, that include innovative puppetry, evocative original music, and gentle storytelling, have been applauded by over six million spectators in nineteen countries. Mermaid Theatre is best known for unique stage adaptations of children’s beloved literary classics. If you are interested in the art of object movement and puppetry you are welcome, regardless of physical ability or experience. As well learning basic manipulation techniques, participants will engage in a series of puppet theatre exercises designed to help performers build knowledge and capacity required to move puppet characters effectively onstage. Participants will be introduced to a variety of puppets, ranging from basic hand, to large ‘doughboys’ that require group cooperation. Updates will be posted as soon as possible Tickets can be purchased online at or by calling event has been CANCELLED due to weather. and 11:30 a.m.Īll-inclusive tickets are $9.75 (Members) and $19.50 (nonmembers) and include entrance to the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, where guests can make, decorate and perform with their own Happy Hare Tabletop Puppet, as well as admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, featuring the largest collection of Jim Henson puppets in the world as well as a global gallery. Reduced-price previews take place Tuesday, August 14 and Wednesday, August 15. The Tortoise, the Hare & Other Aesop's Fables will be presented in the Downstairs Theater, August 14 – September 23. During this time, children can listen to fables and color special City Mouse and Country Mouse puppets to use during the show. The fables were adapted for the puppet stage by Michael Haverty and original music for the show was composed by Dolph Amick.įamilies are invited to arrive early to participate in the pre-show enrichment activities. This show is directed by the Center’s head puppeteer Amy Sweeney and performed by puppeteers Matt Baum and Jimmica Collins. Featuring body, glove, rod and shadow puppets designed by the Center’s resident puppet builder Jason Hines, The Tortoise, the Hare & Other Aesop's Fables introduces young audiences to a wide variety of puppetry styles. The vibrant colors of the stage and the puppets command attention, and the lively songs engage children while inviting them to sing and dance along. The performance includes life lessons presented as short stories in order to introduce these concepts to toddlers in a fun, comfortable and positive environment. The Center for Puppetry Arts’ production of The Tortoise, the Hare & Other Aesop's Fables is part of the Theater for the Very Young initiative, designed specifically with the developmental stages of young children in mind. Featuring famous fables, such as “The Lion and the Mouse ” “Country Mouse and City Mouse ” “The Fox and the Crane ” “The Ant and the Grasshopper ” and “The Tortoise and the Hare ” the family-favorite musical show is sure to engage even the youngest family members. The Center for Puppetry Arts is pleased to present Aesop’s classic stories and morals for young audiences when The Tortoise, the Hare & Other Aesop's Fables takes the stage August 14-September 23.
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