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Puppet Shows
Hungry Caterpillar at Seattle Children’s Theatre
05 days
The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites
Produced by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Adapted, Directed and Designed by Jim Morrow
Music by Steven Naylor
Adapted, Directed and Designed by Jim Morrow
Music by Steven Naylor
- MAY 3 – JUN 14, 2012
- Ages 2 – 8 – minimal dialogue
- Eve Alvord Theatre
Eric Carle’s stories become puppet sensations exploring counting and colors. The very hungry and very tiny caterpillar munches through a smorgasbord of things, emerging as a big, beautiful butterfly. Whimsical music and imaginative puppetry engage the senses and enchant all ages. Mermaid Theatre’s magical interpretation comes to us from their wildly popular international tour.
Thistle Theatre presents: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
026 days
Thistle Theatre, a puppet theatre for families presents:
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Performance Locations and Ticket Information:
Sunset Hill Community Club:
3003 NW 66th St, Seattle, WA 98117
May 4 (7:30PM) May 5, 6 (1:00PM & 3:00PM)
Bellevue Youth Theatre:
16661 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98008
May 19, 20 (2:00PM & 4:00PM)
Magnuson Park:
7120 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
May 26, 27 (1:00PM & 3:00PM)
Ticket Prices:
Children and Seniors – $8.00
General Admission – $9.00
www.thistletheatre.org
(206) 524-3388
Description of Story:
The three bears load up their trailer and leave Yellowstone Park for a vacation in Hollywood, California. When Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear take a walk, Goldilocks and her pet duck stumble upon their campsite where the porridge is hot and the bed is just right! Songwriter Sue Ennis has written 50’s rock, country and pop tunes for this classic story with a modern twist.
Lisa Haslbauer, Brian Stabile and Gina Wilhelm are the puppeteers in the production directed by Jean Enticknap with puppets designed and build by Brian Kooser.
Northwest Puppet Theatre presents: “Il Girello: The Wheel of Fortune”
040 days
Dear Friends,
It is time for our annual marionette opera extravaganza! This year, we are proud to present:
IL GIRELLO: THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE
April 13-22, 2012
In 1682, this production debuted in Venice. Now 330 years later, the oldest extant marionette opera is resurrected! With help from a magical root, Girello the gardener becomes king for the day. In guise of the King of Thebes, he locks up the corrupt ministers and frees the wrongly convicted lovers. When the true king returns, there is much mayhem as two kings are giving contradictory orders. Staged by Carter Family Marionettes with a beautifully hand-carved cast of characters and live musical ensemble!
Advance tickets available online or by phone:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203375
1(800) 838-3006
Showtimes:
Fri. 8pm
Sat. 2pm & 8pm
Sun. 2pm
Admission:
$28 Senior (65+)
$32 Adult
$28 Child
Please note: NOT intended for young children.
This performance includes some bawdy humor, innuendos and potential for a “wardrobe malfunction” resulting in brief puppet nudity.
Composers: Jacopo Melani & Alessandro Stradella
Librettist: Fillippo Acciaiuoli
Directors: Christine & Stephen Carter
Music Director: Margriet Tindemans
Soprano: Catherine Webster
Tenors: Jim Brown & Scott Whitaker
Basso: David Stutz
Harpsichordist: Jillon Stoppels Dupree
Violinists: Linda Melsted & Olga Hauptman
Violist: Margriet Tindemans
Percussionist: Peggy Monroe
Pupari: Stephen, Christine & Dmitri Carter
Supertitle Operator: Layne Benofsky
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We hope to see you at the opera!
Dmitri Carter
dmitri@nwpuppet.org
http://www.nwpuppet.org
http://www.facebook.com/nwpuppet
Carter Family Marionettes
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 – 15th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115
tel: 206 523 2579
fax: 206 523 8078
Northwest Puppet Center presents: “The Odyssey”
080 days
Northwest Puppet Center is proud to present:
“The Odyssey”
March 3 – 18, 2012
Sat. 1pm & 3pm
Sun. 1pm & 3pm
This performance is a wonderful way to introduce children to the mythology and culture of ancient Greece. Witness the incredible journey of Odysseus as he travels home from Troy. Accompanying Odysseus, and adding some comedy to the story, is the traditional clown from Greek shadow theater, Karaghiozis. This classic tale is filled with absurdity and excitement. Our hero and our clown encounter the Cyclops, Circe the enchantress and even the gods from Mount Olympus. Please join us on this grand adventure.
Tickets available at the box office (opens 30 minutes before showtime) or online:
http://www.brownpapertickets.
Hope to see you at the show.
Thank you,
Dmitri
Carter Family Marionettes
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 – 15th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115
tel: 206 523 2579
fax: 206 523 8078
Thistle Theatre presents: “Hanako and the Cherry Tree”
93 days
Hanako and the Cherry Tree
(The Pitfalls Of Mr. Yama)
Puppets tell Bizarre tale from Japan!
WHO: Thistle Theatre a puppet theatre for families
WHAT: Hanako and the Cherry Tree (The Pitfalls of Mr. Yama)
WHERE AND WHEN:
Performance Schedule and Ticket Information.
Bellevue Youth Theatre:
16661 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98008
Mar. 3, 4 (2:00PM & 4:00PM)
Magnuson Park:
7120 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Mar. 10, 11 (1:00PM & 3:00PM)
Sunset Hill Community Club:
3003 NW 66th St, Seattle, WA 98117
Mar. 16 (7:30) Mar. 17, 18 (1:00PM & 3:00PM)
Tickets Prices:
Children and Seniors – $8.00
General Admission – $9.00
Description of Story:
Mr.Yama, a wealthy miser, meets a young girl who has climbed his cherry tree to retrieve her kite. Unwilling to share any of the tree’s bounty, Mr. Yama accidentally swallows a cherry pit and a tree grows out of his head! A bizarre series of events follow including encounters with mythical Japanese creatures including a Tengu (a mountain goblin), an Oni (ogre) and a serpent! Humor, danger and excitement fill this tall tale told with Bunraku, shadow and blacklight puppets.
Thistle Theatre is the only performing arts organization in the Pacific Northwest that specializes in Bunraku puppets, an ancient Japanese style of puppetry. The puppeteers, dressed head-to-toe in black to suggest invisibility, operate all of the character’s limbs by hand from behind. Lisa Haslbauer, Brian Stabile and Gina Wilhelm are the puppeteers in the production directed by Jean Enticknap.
Northwest Puppet Center presents: “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf”
99 days
Northwest Puppet Center presents:
THE TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS BY A. WOLF
Based on the popular children’s book by Jon Scieszka
Performed by Paul Mesner Puppets
Two weekends only!
Feb. 11-19, 2012
Sat. 1pm & 3pm
Sun. 1pm & 3pm
Tickets available at the box office (opens 30 minutes before each show) or online (anytime):
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203334
Hope you can all attend this fabulous and ridiculous performance.
Thanks!
Dmitri
P.S. Coming next, “The Odyssey”: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203343
Carter Family Marionettes
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 – 15th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115
tel: 206 523 2579
fax: 206 523 8078
Northwest Puppet Center presents: Thumbelina
127 days
Here is a wonderful way to warm up the dreary days of winter!
Northwest Puppet Center
presents
THUMBELINA: The Original Flower Child
by Oregon Shadow Theatre
Jan. 14-29
Sat. 1pm & 3pm
Sun. 1pm & 3pm
Tickets available 30 minutes before each show at the box office or can be purchased in advance:
http://www.brownpapertickets.
This performance is designed with inspiration from Art Noveau. Live music of the 60′s-70′s sets the tone for this flower power fairytale.
“Hans Christian Andersen never had it so groovy.” Richard Farr, Seattle Times
Hope you can all make it to the show!
Carter Family Marionettes
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 – 15th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115
tel: 206 523 2579
fax: 206 523 8078
Thistle Theatre presents: “More Auntie Lena’s African Stories”
131 days
Thistle Theatre, a puppet theatre for families presents:
More Auntie Lena’s African Stories
Playing her drum and asking for audience response, Auntie Lena and her friend, Possum, are back to
sing and tell more African stories. Stories include “Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky” and
“Anansi, the Spider” which is about the infamous trickster spider and an unsuspecting turtle.
Val Thomas-Matson, founder of Look, Listen and Learn (a commercial free, early-learning TV
program) plays Auntie Lena. Brian Stabile and Lisa Haslbauer are the puppeteers in the show
directed by Artistic Director, Jean Enticknap. Sue Ennis has penned three new songs for the show
and all have African grooves by ethnomusicologist, Kim Alessi, including the original “Story Tree”
song. Brian Stabile designed and built the new puppets in the production.
Locations and Dates:
Magnuson Park Theatre
7120 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Jan. 21, 22 (1:00PM & 3:00PM)
Sunset Hill Community Club
3003 NW 66th St, Seattle, WA 98117
Feb. 3 (7:30PM), Feb. 4, 5 (1:00PM & 3:00PM)
Bellevue Youth Theatre
16661 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98008
Feb. 11, 12 (2:00PM & 4:00PM)
Tickets:
Child/Senior $8.00
General $9.00
Information:
Phone: (206) 524-3388
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents: The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites
158 days
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia‘s signature production, The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favourites continues to generate remarkable statistics. To date more than 1,525,000 spectators in thirteen countries have enjoyed versions offered in six languages. Featuring innovative black-light puppetry and evocative original music, the fifty-minute production includes three beloved stories: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and the Mixed-Up Chameleon. This production swell was recently awarded a Citation of Excellent by UNIMA-USA, one of North America’s most prestigious awards in the field of puppetry.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favourites
(Public performances currently available)
Friday, May 18, 2012 -7:00 PM
Saturday, May 19, 2012 -5:30 PM
Thursday, May 31, 2012 -7:00 PM
Friday, June 1, 2012- 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 2, 2012- 2:00 PM
Saturday, June 2, 2012- 5:30 PM
Friday, June 8, 2012 -7:00 PM
Saturday, June 9, 2012 -2:00 PM
Saturday, June 9, 2012 -5:30 PM
Sunday, June 10, 2012 – 11:00 AM
Sunday, June 10, 2012 -2:30 PM
About Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: Based in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Mermaid Theatre’s unique adaptations of children’s literature have delighted more than four and a half million young people on four continents. Founded in 1972, the company ranks among North America’s most respected theatres for the young, and has won widespread recognition for its important ambassadorial role. Mermaid regularly crosses North America, and has represented Canada in Japan, Mexico, Australia, England, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Holland, Scotland, Wales, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. Mermaid has earned Export Excellence Awards from both Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada (2001, 2005) in recognition for contributions to culture and the economy, and in 2008 received the Crystal Ambassador Award by the Tourism Industry of Nova Scotia. The company performs for 200,000 spectators annually, and is currently one of Canada’s most active touring organizations.
NW Puppet Center presents: “Cenerentola: The Italian Cinderella”
161 days
Northwest Puppet Center’s season of puppet shows continues with:
“Cenerentola: The Italian Cinderella”
Now through Dec. 18, 2011
Sat. 1pm & 3pm
Sun. 1pm & 3pm
On a dusty shelf of a library in Venice, Stephen Carter found this 19th century puppet script of “Cenerentola”. With a translation to English and some adaptations, Carter Family Puppets bring this silly and exciting version of the classic fairytale to the stage once again.
Tickets available at the box office 30 minutes before showtime or online:
http://www.brownpapertickets.
As always, feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you at the show!
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Carter Family Marionettes
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 – 15th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115
tel: 206 523 2579
fax: 206 523 8078
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