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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

Guild event at Northwest Puppet Center: “Quixote” this Friday!

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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.

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

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!

2011-2012 Season at Northwest Puppet Center

NW Puppet Center’s 2011-2012 Season begins in November. They have a wonderful line-up of performances and have made Season Subscriptions more affordable than ever!

If you’d like to see all 5 shows in the season, it only costs $30 for each child and $35 for each adult. Where else can you see 5 live performances for such a reasonable price? Please support Northwest Puppet Center and enjoy all these shows:

QWETI: TALES OF THE MAKAH TRIBE
by Carter Family Marionettes
Nov. 12-20, 2011

CENERENTOLA: THE ITALIAN CINDERELLA
by Carter Family Puppets
Dec. 10-18, 2011

THUMBELINA: THE ORIGINAL FLOWER CHILD
by Oregon Shadow Theatre
Jan. 14-29, 2012

THE TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS BY A. WOLF
by Paul Mesner Puppets
Feb. 11-19, 2012

THE ODYSSEY
by Carter Family Puppets
March 3-18, 2012

Showtimes: Sat. 1pm & 3pm, Sun. 1pm & 3pm

Subscriptions available online or by phone:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203395
1(800)838-3006

Also, they are seeking volunteers to help out before/after shows. If you are interested, it is a great way to get involved with this unique organization and you get to see the shows for FREE! Just send an email to find out more or get signed up.

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

Marionette Opera: The Burning House

THE BURNING HOUSE
by Carter Family Marionettes with Music Director Margriet Tindemans and special musical guests
April 29 – May 8, 2011
At the request of Prince Esterhazy, Franz Josef Haydn created this opera especially for The Royal Marionette Theater at Esterhaza Palace. Splendid live baroque music lead by the internationally acclaimed Margriet Tindemans. Exquisite cast and sets by Carter Family Marionettes. The Carter Family presented their opera to sold-out crowds at the Sanssouci Palace Theatre of Frederick the Great. “The Burning House” makes a triumphant return from Europe with a limited engagement of only two-weekends in Seattle. Don’t miss your chance to see this masterpiece of music and marionettes!

SHOWTIMES:
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm
Sundays at 2pm

TICKET PRICES:
$32 adult
$28 senior
$28 youth
(please note: not intended for young children and not part of season subscription)
For advance tickets, click here or call:
1(800)838-3006

PREVIEW PERFORMANCE:
Thursday, April 28 at 8pm
For preview tickets, click here or call:
1(800)838-3006

LOCATION:
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 – 15th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115-3111
(206) 523-2579

Please call or email for more details or if you have any questions.
info@nwpuppet.org

 

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