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The Center presents a wide array of puppetry for the entire family and
for adults, including original adaptations of classic stories, new works
and innovative shows by the Center's company and American and international
artists. Advance reservations are highly recommended as many performances
sell out up to a year in advance.
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Rainforest Adventures
Written and directed by Jon Ludwig, Artistic Director
Jan 12
- Mar 7, 2010
Experience a day in the life of more than 30 exotic plants and animals
in the amazing Amazonian rainforest. An anaconda slithers through
the shrubs, bats beat their wings in a glorious evening ballet, and
howler monkeys swing to the beat of Brazilian drums against the backdrop
of a lush paradise. More
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales
by Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets, Weaverville, NC
Feb 23 - Mar 7, 2010
What happens to the Chumash tribe of Santa Cruz Island in southern
California when the they run out of room on their island? Have you
heard of Little Coqui? He's a little tree frog from Puerto Rico
who trains very hard, but is he really fast enough to win a race
against all the animals on the island? And, what could make the
Troll that guards the bridge and the Three Billy Goats Gruff learn
to work together for the greater good?
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Little One Inch
By Tears of Joy Theatre, Portland, OR
Mar 9-21, 2010
Meet one of Japan’s most beloved heroes: Little One Inch,
a tiny boy no bigger than an inch and determined to win his fortune.
With a rice bowl for a boat and a chopstick for an oar, Little One
Inch sets off to save Japan and battle the horrible ogre. During
his adventure, he befriends a kappa, rides a koi, and becomes the
playmate of a princess before defeating the ogre in a surprisingly
hilarious battle. More
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The True Story of The Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf
by Paul Mesner Puppets, Kansas City, MO
Mar 23 - Apr 11, 2010
Think you know the true story behind the huffing and puffing? Well,
think again. Meet Alexander T. Wolf who, in this revealing, no-squealing
adaptation of the popular book by Jon Scieszka, finally has a chance
to tell his side of the story. More
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Family
Paul Bunyan & the
Tall Tale Medicine Show
Adapted by Jon Ludwig, directed by Clint Thornton
Mar 30 -
May 23, 2010
You’re invited to a historical hoedown honoring American heroes
that spin tales taller than a ten-gallon hat! Enjoy twangy tunes as
you hear all about how Paul Bunyan and his devoted friend, Babe the
Blue Ox, invent logging; how Hekeke saves her tribe from a people-eating
ogre; how John Henry becomes a steel-driving man; and how Pecos Bill
becomes King of the Cowboys. More
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Phone: 404.873.3391
Fax: 404.873.9907
Ticket Office Hours:
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Sun: 11am-5pm
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