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April 17, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
Next week is VACATION WEEK,
and we've
got
four wonderful shows!
They represent a wide
variety
of puppetry styles,
so there's something
for everyone.
And our show
this weekend,
Tanglewood Marionette's
THE DRAGON KING,
is a premiere!
I hope you'll join us,
Hollie
Operations Manager
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Saturday, Sunday
April 19 & 20 THE DRAGON KING
by Tanglewood Marionettes PST PREMIERE!
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Tuesday April 22
CINDERELLA, A WOODLAND FAIRY
PRINCESS by Deborah
Costine |
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Wednesday, Thursday, Friday April 23-25
THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR by Romper Rhythm Puppets
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Saturday, Sunday April 26 & 27 SNOW WHITE
& OTHER
TALES by Perry Alley Theatre UNIMA
AWARD WINNER!
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DAY OF PUPPETRY
Saturday, April 26
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Saturday, Sunday
April 19 & 20 THE DRAGON KING
by Tanglewood Marionettes PST PREMIERE!
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An
underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore tells
the tale of a fearless Grandmother who journeys to
the bottom of the sea to seek The Dragon King and
the answers to why he has forsaken the land above.
Colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a
Dragon King that will knock your socks off are
featured in Tanglewood Marionettes’ newest
production. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
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Tuesday April 22
CINDERELLA, A WOODLAND FAIRY
PRINCESS by Deborah
Costine |
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In this new version of
Cinderella, the story takes place in the land of the
Woodland Fairies. The King wants his son to marry a
fairy princess, but they are very rare and he knows
the secret to identifying a true one. Will he find
her? Find out and see. Recommended for ages 3 and
up.
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Wednesday, Thursday, Friday April 23-25
THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR by Romper Rhythm Puppets
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Diane Kordas weaves three engaging tales
with lovely puppets and effects making this
fun for the whole family.
The Hungry
Caterpillar is based on the Eric Carle story about
the developing stages of a butterfly and its huge
appetite; The Bear and the Beehive is a story of
strength in numbers; and The Rabbit and the Moon is
a charming tale of friendship, sharing, and the
rewards of helping someone in need. Recommended for
ages 3 and up.
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Saturday, Sunday April 26 & 27 SNOW WHITE
& OTHER
TALES by Perry Alley Theatre UNIMA
AWARD WINNER!
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Snow White and Other Tales offers a
selection of traditional stories, each told in their
own unique way. The show begins with the
break-dancing
“Cat Rap”,
followed by The Princess and the Pea, which is
accompanied by a guitar-playing actor. Little Red
Riding Hood is told in the style of Ancient Rome,
and a hilarious version of Snow White is told with
object puppetry and a humanette. Recommended for
ages 4 and up
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DAY OF PUPPETRY
Saturday, April 26
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Presented by the Boston Area Guild of Puppetry
& the Puppet Showplace Theatre
MORNING:
FREE Puppetry Demonstrations in the lobby
10:00 Shadow Puppets
10:30
Hand Puppets and Voices
11:00 The Art of Toy Theatre
11:30 Puppetry with
Everyday Objects
AFTERNOON:
FREE Workshops for ages 3-10
12:00 - 3:00 PM at Inner Space, next to the theater
1PM & 3PM SNOW WHITE & OTHER TALES by Perry Alley
Theatre. Tickets are $10 general/ $8 members
EVENT SPONSORED IN PART BY:
The Brookline Commission for the Arts, Dr. Haleh
AzarInner Space, Chobee Hoy Associates, Ligris &
Associates LLP, Whole Foods Market, Urban Realty,
and Feet of Clay
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Prepaid reservations recommended. Call the Box
Office at 617-731-6400. Admission is $10 per person, $8
for members. |
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