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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
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
Guild event at Northwest Puppet Center: “Quixote” this Friday!
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
Film screening plus Q&A with the director, Steven Ritz-Barr
Here is a link for the trailer:
http://vimeo.com/10275730
http://vimeo.com/10275730
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 15th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98115-3111
(206) 523-2579
(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”
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
NW Puppet Center presents: “Qweti: Tales of the Makah Tribe”
189 days
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
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
Thanks for your support and enjoy the shows!
2011-2012 Season at Northwest Puppet Center
212 days
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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 CENERENTOLA: THE ITALIAN CINDERELLA THUMBELINA: THE ORIGINAL FLOWER CHILD THE TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS BY A. WOLF THE ODYSSEY Showtimes: Sat. 1pm & 3pm, Sun. 1pm & 3pm Subscriptions available online or by phone: http://www.brownpapertickets. 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 Carter Family Marionettes tel: 206 523 2579 |
Marionette Opera: The Burning House
404 days
THE BURNING HOUSE
by Carter Family Marionettes with Music Director Margriet Tindemans and special musical guests
April 29 – May 8, 2011At 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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