Puppet Shows

Thistle Theatre presents: “Hanako and the Cherry Tree”

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picture of Hanako and the Cherry Tree puppet showHanako 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

www.thistletheatre.org.

(206) 524-3388.

 

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.

 

Picture of Hanako and Kite

Northwest Puppet Center presents: “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf”

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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

dmitri@nwpuppet.org

http://www.nwpuppet.org

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

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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.com/event/203327

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!

http://www.nwpuppet.org

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”

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Thistle Theatre, a puppet theatre for families presents:

Picture of Val and the possum

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

www.thistletheatre.org

 

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents: The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites

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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

Seattle Children’s Theatre

(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 ScotiaBased 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”

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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.com/event/203320

As always, feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you at the show!

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

Kyle Loven presents: “Blink” and “When You Point at the Moon”

Kyle Loven presents:

 

Blink

&

When You Point at the Moon

two new works in progress

Created & Performed by Kyle Loven

WHAT: Blink & When You Point at the Moon

WHO: Created & Performed by Kyle Loven

WHEN: December 1-5. 2011

Thursday through Monday at 7:00 PM

WHERE: 608 19th Avenue East, at the Little Theatre in Capitol Hill

ABOUT THE PIECES:

Blink: a lost installation

This installation piece unearths a lost city made up of lost things. Detailed puppets,

objects, and music combine in this exploration of loss and time. This piece is being

developed through the generous support of the Jim Henson Foundation and the Seattle

Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, and will premiere as an evening-length piece in 2012.

 

Creative Team:

Creator, Performer: Kyle Loven

Dramaturg, Co-Director: Jessica Hatlo

Composer: George Maurer

Sound Designer: Kevin Heard

&

When You Point at the Moon

An Eastern moon myth warns children to “Never point at the moon or the moon will cut

your ears off!” Inspired by this warning, the piece follows a young boy, the moon, and

the fateful gesture that brings them together. Told in the spirit of a cautionary tale for

adults, this one-man show blends puppetry, sound effects, and a live actor. After

premiering at On the Boards’ 2011 NW New Works Festival in June, When You Point at

the Moon has since toured to Portland and Taipei. This show will expand to an eveninglength

version in 2012, combining multiple moon myths from around the world.

 

Creative Team:

Creator, Performer: Kyle Loven

Director: Nick Hubbard

Sound Designer: Kevin Heard

Choreographer: Gabrielle Schutz

Press Release for Kyle Loven

Tickets are $10 and are available at the door or in advance at: www.kyleloven.com

Pay-What-You-Can performances are December 2 & 5

For press comps please e-mail: kyleloven@gmail.com

 

ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES:

Kyle Loven is currently a Seattle-based artist. His image-driven work combines puppetry,

projections, objects, and other art forms with live actors. In addition to his original creations,

Kyle has worked most extensively with Michael Sommers and Susan Haas’ Open Eye Figure

Theatre but has also performed with Theatre de la Jeune Lune and The Children’s Theatre

Company. His original work has been seen in Amsterdam, Taipei, New York, Minneapolis,

Portland, Orlando, and Seattle. Kyle is the recipient of grants from the Jim Henson Foundation,

4Culture, Artist Trust, and the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs.

Jessica Hatlo is a collaborative performance artist specializing in new, generative and crossdisciplinary

work. Collaborators include 14/48, Hedgebrook Women’s Playwright Festival,

Implied Violence, the Satori Group, Kyle Loven, Jessica Jobaris, and Rosa Vissers. Hatlo was a

member/co-artistic director of Washington Ensemble Theatre for 5 years. The Ensemble will be

producing the world premiere of her play STUCK in March 2012. Hatlo and Rosa Vissers’

collaboration PERPETUUM|Mobile will present their performance installation Ora et Labora as

part of Next Fest NW at Velocity Dance Center December 9-11, 2011. Hatlo is also the program

director of Queer Teen Ensemble Theatre (QTET) a Seattle based program for LGBTQ youth.

Kevin Heard is a sound designer and audio engineer currently based in Seattle. Kevin has

worked with many local companies in varying capacities including Seattle Rep, Book-It, Seattle

Shakes, Annex Theatre, and Contemporary Classics.

Nick Hubbard is a Seattle-based performance artist who creates images with shadow theater and

puppetry. He has appeared on local stages including On the Boards, Live Girls!, and Theatre Off

Jackson. He has collaborated with local puppet creator Brian Kooser and playwright Wes

Andrews, and has worked with Jean Enticknap’s Thistle Theatre.

George Maurer is best known as one of Minnesota’s premier jazz pianists, but his musical

collaborations have taken him around the globe as a performer, arranger, and composer. He has

shared the stage with Eric Clapton, arranged music for the Chiffons and written two original

scores for Saint Paul City Ballet. His repertoire includes indie movie soundtracks, 15 CDs,

arrangements for everyone from gospel choirs to rock icons and an always-full itinerary of

George Maurer Trio, Group, and Variety Band performances.

Gabrielle Schutz has been an active member of Seattle’s artistic community since 2007 and has

collaborated with a myriad of companies and artists as a Chorographer, Theatrical Director and

solo Performance Artist. She is currently the Managing Director of Absurd Reality Theatre,

where she has produced and facilitated the creation of several new works in Theatre and Dance.

Gabrielle holds a BA in Theatre from Mesa State College in Colorado.

 

NW Puppet Center presents: “Qweti: Tales of the Makah Tribe”

Northwest Puppet Center’s 2011-12 Season of performances begins with “Qweti:  Tales of the Makah Tribe”.  Don’t miss this highly acclaimed show by Carter Family Marionettes.  Created in collaboration with Elders of the Makah Tribe, it is our honor to share these comical tales of Qweti the Trickster.  Having toured the world, Qweti returns to Seattle for only 2 weekends!

 

Nov. 12-20, 2011

Saturdays at 1pm and 3pm

Sundays at 1pm & 3pm

 

Advance tickets available anytime online or by phone:

 

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/202374

1 (800) 838-3006

 

Tickets also available at the box office starting 30 minutes before each show.  Admission to the puppet center remains one of the greatest bargains in town for live theater:

 

Adult $10.50

Child $8.50

Senior $9.00

 

The start of our season is also your chance to enjoy great savings with a subscription to 5 shows!  Now more affordable than ever:

 

Adult Subscription $35

Child Subscription $30

 

Subscriptions available through this link, by phone or ask about it at the box office:

 

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203395

1 (800) 838-3006

 

Thanks for your support and enjoy the shows!

Meeting: Sunday, December 4, 2011

Join us!  On December 4 starting at 4:15 pm, at the Sunset Hill Community Club (3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle, WA) we will be gathering for our next guild meeting.

First off are general proceedings and updates from the Executive Board.

Then, artists Carol Wolfe Clay and Ki Gottberg sit down with us to share reflections on their process in creating their play for actors and puppets, little world, including a look at the puppets designed and built by Carol:

“Four years ago Carol Wolfe Clay and Ki Gottberg, longtime friends and collaborators in the world of theatre, found themselves living on the same floor in different wards of Seattle Children’s hospital.  One had a child who was now quadriplegic; the other, battling life-threatening cancer.  These two mothers found themselves lost in the deep and complicated process of grief.  Clay retreated to her studio, creating a little world of her own full of handmade puppets; Gottberg brought this little world to life, writing a play inspired by this physical world and reflective of their shared experiences.” (from the production program)

As a special bonus, come at 3pm and see Thistle Theatre’s production of Merry Chris Mouse at no charge:

“A brown mouse family, without a piece of cheese to its name, finds a new home in the wall of a child’s playroom. While exploring, Christine and Christopher discover a tiny white mouse in a cage…plans for a rescue ensue! This is an original heartwarming story of sharing at holiday time. Original songs by Sue Ennis including ‘Carving the Christmas Cheese’.  (http://www.thistletheatre.org)

Additionally, two collections of puppetry books will be for sale at the meeting. You won’t want to miss it!

Hope to see you all there!

The Executive Board

 

Thistle Theatre presents: “Merry Chris Mouse”

Image of mice in Merry Chris Mouse

Thistle Theatre presents:
Merry Chris Mouse
Description of Story:
A brown mouse family, homeless on Christmas Eve, moves into the wall of a child’s playroom. Dismayed at the sight of their disheveled home, mouse twins Christine and Christopher scamper out to scavenge. While exploring, they discover a tiny white mouse in a cage…plans for a rescue ensue! The story is about overcoming hardships and helping others. Featuring Sue Ennis’s delightful song, “Carving the Christmas Cheese”, Merry Chris Mouse is an original heartwarming story of joy and sharing at holiday time. Lisa Haslbauer, Brian Stabile and Gina Wilhelm are the puppeteers in the production directed by Jean Enticknap.
Dates and Times:
Sunset Hill Community Club
3003 NW 66th St, Seattle, WA 98117
Sunset Hill Community Club:
Dec. 2 (7:30PM) Dec. 3, 4 (1:00PM & 3:00PM)

Magnuson Park Theatre
6344 NE 74th Street-View Ridge Room
Seattle, WA 98115
Dec. 10, 11 (1:00PM & 3:00PM))

Bellevue Youth Theatre
16661 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98008
Dec. 17, 18 (2:00PM& 4:00PM)

Tickets:
Child/Senior $8.00
General  $9.00

Information:
Thistle Theatre
Phone: (206) 524-3388
Website: thistletheatre.org

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