Center for Puppetry Arts

Family
The House at Pooh Corner
Adapted by Bettye Knapp
Directed by Bobby Box of the Center
September 22 – December 11, 2005
Watch Tigger tango and sing along with all of Christopher Robin's friends! This lively production is faithful to A.A. Milne's beloved 1928 book and sure to be fun for the whole family!
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Adult
Something Wicked
By Clint Thornton of the Center
October 12 – October 29, 2005
Something different is happening this Halloween! Follow Banshee, Siren, Wraith, Specter and Vox as they guide you through this dark, delightful theatrical landscape!
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Family, Teen & Adult
Salzburg Marionette Theater
Presenting three shows in November!
November 19 – November 20, 2005
Back by popular demand following sold out shows in 2001 and 2004, the Salzburg Marionette Theater presents pieces from Mozart, Shakespeare, and the Brothers Grimm. This opportunity is not to be missed!
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Family
The Shoemaker & the Elves
Adapted by Bobby Box and Lorna Howley of the Center
November 25 – December 31, 2005
Elves in a shoe store with plenty of cheesecake can only mean one thing. It's time to celebrate the holiday season with Frankie and Gino! Watch as these two bumbling elves help save Mel's shoe shop and spread a little holiday cheer.
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Family & Teen
Rainforest Adventures
By Jon Ludwig of the Center
January 5 – March 12, 2006
Learning science has never been so much fun! It's a jungle out there in this entertaining and educational peek at the amazing Amazonian rainforest!
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Adult & Teen
Anne Frank: Within & Without
By Bobby Box of the Center
January 19 – January 29, 2006
How do you survive when you have to go without? You go within... Watch the remarkable story of Anne Frank unfold before your eyes in a new and imaginative way. Shadow puppets, projections and figures in a large "dollhouse" recreate the life of this young girl, documented nearly 70 years ago.
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Family
The Tortoise & The Hare & More
Adapted by Lorna Howley of the Center
February 16 – April 2, 2006
Does slow and steady really win the race? Find out in this fanciful production of "fabelous" tales told over 2,000 years ago by a Greek slave named Aesop.
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Family & Teen
The Great Mummy Mystery
By Jon Ludwig and Jason Hines of the Center
April 6 – June 18, 2006
A team of kitten archeologists and puppy diggers race the evil Dr. Jackal and Mr. Hide-Under-The-Sofa-Until-the-Fight's-Over to find the lost tomb of Kat-ankhamen. Watch this animal cast of characters come to life with original music and magnificent mummies!
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Adult
Xperimental Puppet Theater
By Various Artists
May 18 – May 21, 2006
XPT is all about fresh twists on puppetry. New techniques, new voices, and new stories can be subversive or inspiring. Past performances have included influences from folk music, current events, and the importance of expiration dates.
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