The Puppeteers of Puget Sound http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org A NW Regional Puppetry Guild of The Puppeteers of America Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:55:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Thistle Theatre presents: “Hanako and the Cherry Tree” http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/02/17/thistle-theatre-presents-hanako-and-the-cherry-tree/ http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/02/17/thistle-theatre-presents-hanako-and-the-cherry-tree/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:18:10 +0000 admin http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/?p=359 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

]]> http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/02/17/thistle-theatre-presents-hanako-and-the-cherry-tree/feed/ 0 Northwest Puppet Center presents: “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf” http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/02/11/northwest-puppet-center-presents-the-true-store-of-the-3-little-pigs-by-a-wolf/ http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/02/11/northwest-puppet-center-presents-the-true-store-of-the-3-little-pigs-by-a-wolf/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:34:24 +0000 admin http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/?p=355 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

]]> http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/02/11/northwest-puppet-center-presents-the-true-store-of-the-3-little-pigs-by-a-wolf/feed/ 0 New Acquisitions at Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/18/new-acquisitions-at-aurora-valentinetti-puppet-museum/ http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/18/new-acquisitions-at-aurora-valentinetti-puppet-museum/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:02:29 +0000 admin http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/?p=352 Stanley Hess would like to invite you all to come to Bremerton and visit the Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum.
“I am in the process of installing our 2011 New Acquisitions exhibit, highlighting a selection of our latest gifts to the Museum in the past year.  Highlights include a wonderful selection of Indonesian wayang golek andkayu puppets, two wonderful marionettes by early UW puppet master Alanson ‘Lance’ Davis (1909-1976), three 19th century Chinese marionettes, and “Fire Bird” by Debbie Hammond.  Come visit this West Sound Treasure.  If you have never been you are in for a treat.  Leave your car in Seattle, just a short walk from the ferry.  Come for Bremerton’s First Friday Art Walk (Feb. 3rd, 5-8 pm) or visit us during our regular open hours, Wednesday through Saturday, 11 – 4.  This new exhibit will be on display through April, 2012.”
Stanley Hess
Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum
257 Fourth Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
]]> http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/18/new-acquisitions-at-aurora-valentinetti-puppet-museum/feed/ 0 Northwest Puppet Center presents: Thumbelina http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/14/northwest-puppet-center-presents-thumbelina/ http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/14/northwest-puppet-center-presents-thumbelina/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:37:10 +0000 admin http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/?p=346 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

]]> http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/14/northwest-puppet-center-presents-thumbelina/feed/ 0 Thistle Theatre presents: “More Auntie Lena’s African Stories” http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/09/thistle-theatre-presents-more-auntie-lenas-african-stories/ http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/09/thistle-theatre-presents-more-auntie-lenas-african-stories/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:28:15 +0000 admin http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/?p=341 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

 

]]> http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/09/thistle-theatre-presents-more-auntie-lenas-african-stories/feed/ 0 Join Us for the Puppeteers of Puget Sound Post-Holiday Potluck http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/08/join-us-for-the-puppeteers-of-puget-sound-post-holiday-potluck/ http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/08/join-us-for-the-puppeteers-of-puget-sound-post-holiday-potluck/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:09:31 +0000 admin http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/?p=339 Join Us for the Puppeteers of Puget Sound Post-Holiday Potluck

When: Thursday, January 19 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. Stay tuned for announcement of a new date.

Where:

Jean Mattson’s House

13002 10TH Ave. NW

Seattle, WA 98177

Our local guild, the Puppeteers of Puget Sound, is holding the annual post-holiday potluck. Please join us at Jean Mattson’s house for good food, talk of puppets, and an opportunity to enjoy the beginning of another year with our community. Per tradition, we will also be voting on new officers for the guild (if you are interested in serving, contact us at puppeteersofpugetsound@gmail.com).

The spread will be more satisfying if we all contact Jean as soon as possible to let her know what we’ll be bringing. E-mail is best, and be sure to cc Nick Hubbard, who is helping to organize the event.

Jean: jmariematt@aol.com
Nick: ndhubbard@gmail.com

Can’t wait to see you there!

]]> http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/08/join-us-for-the-puppeteers-of-puget-sound-post-holiday-potluck/feed/ 0 Guild event at Northwest Puppet Center: “Quixote” this Friday! http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/03/guild-event-at-northwest-puppet-center-quixote-this-friday/ http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/03/guild-event-at-northwest-puppet-center-quixote-this-friday/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:20:45 +0000 admin http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/?p=335 Puppeteers of Puget Sound!
Join us for a special guild event at Northwest Puppet Center, this coming Friday, January 6.
Come at 7pm for socializing and snacks.
Then:
“Quixote” at 8pm
Free for guild members
Film screening plus Q&A with the director, Steven Ritz-Barr
Here is a link for the trailer:
http://vimeo.com/10275730
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 15th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98115-3111
(206) 523-2579
And mark your calendars for Thursday next (January 19), our tentative date for the annual holiday party!  Details to come soon enough.
]]> http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2012/01/03/guild-event-at-northwest-puppet-center-quixote-this-friday/feed/ 2 Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam in Seattle, January 14, 2012 http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2011/12/22/fussy-cloud-puppet-slam-in-seattle-january-14-2012/ http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2011/12/22/fussy-cloud-puppet-slam-in-seattle-january-14-2012/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:47:19 +0000 admin http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/?p=331 The Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam
Saturday, January 14th at 8:00PM

Theater Off Jackson (Upstairs Gallery)
409 7th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 340-1049
www.facebook.com/FussyCloudPuppetSlam
$10

Tickets can be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets.

Dreary as it is during Seattle’s long Winter, we’re drumming up a second edition of The Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam.  Gavin Cummins and Rachel Jackson return along with Elizabeth Westermann, Jenelle Weidlich, Beau Bond, Katie McClenahan, Bill Holzenagle, and more!

]]> http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2011/12/22/fussy-cloud-puppet-slam-in-seattle-january-14-2012/feed/ 0 Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents: The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2011/12/14/mermaid-theatre-of-nova-scotia-presents-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-other-eric-carle-favorites/ http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2011/12/14/mermaid-theatre-of-nova-scotia-presents-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-other-eric-carle-favorites/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:39:25 +0000 admin http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/?p=325

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 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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2011/12/14/mermaid-theatre-of-nova-scotia-presents-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-other-eric-carle-favorites/feed/ 0 NW Puppet Center presents: “Cenerentola: The Italian Cinderella” http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2011/12/11/nw-puppet-center-presents-cenerentola-the-italian-cinderella/ http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/2011/12/11/nw-puppet-center-presents-cenerentola-the-italian-cinderella/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:50:00 +0000 admin http://puppeteersofpugetsound.org/?p=321 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

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