Puppetry with THE PUPPET CO

Puppetry

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We’re excited to offer our first full season under new management! Presenting a mix of tried and true Legacy productions (1983-2020) and brand new Premiere productions (2021 and beyond), we can’t wait to see you!

What are Legacy and Premiere productions, you ask? Well, as we hope to reimagine and expand what you see at the Puppet Co., we also want to honor where we came from. So, Legacy productions are the shows created and performed by our founders, who retired in July of 2020. You’ll see the shows you know and love, like Wizard of Oz, Cinderella, and The Nutcracker, and so many more! Premiere productions are the new shows we’ll be creating for you! You’ll see additional puppetry styles, new stories, and hopefully see yourself in some of the characters on stage. Out of an abundance of caution given the ongoing pandemic and its twists and turns, we are continuing stringent safety precautions for everyone at the Puppet Co., on stage and off. For more information about how we are working to keep everyone safe, visit thepuppetco.org/faq. We hope to see you soon!

BOX OFFICE HOURS

Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-3:30pm. Please note, our lobby is open for all of our box office hours. We may ask you to come back to look at the displays a bit later if we’re in the middle of a show.

PERFORMANCE TIMES

MAINSTAGE performances: Most shows start at 10:30am on weekdays and 11:30am and 1pm on the weekends. Check out our website for details about specific shows at thepuppetco.org

Ticket Prices for MAIN STAGE productions:

Adults and Children 2 Years and Older: $15 Adults must accompany children under 8 years old! Group rates (per person) are available with advance reservation through the Box Office: • Groups of 20 or more: $9 • Groups of 50 or more: $8 • Groups of 100 or more: $7 TINY TOTS Performances: Tiny Tots starts at 10am, and is offered on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and now select Tuesdays! Check out our website for details about specific shows and new performers at thepuppetco.org

Ticket Prices for TINY TOTS Performances:

Tickets are $8 and are required for all patrons 2 and up and for little ones who are starting to crawl or walk. Please help us make sure there’s enough space for everyone when you’re considering if your child needs a ticket.

THE PUPPET CO. STAFF

Artistic Director: Elizabeth Dapo Executive Director: Toni Goldberg Front of House Staff: Valarie McFatter, Dillon Mitcham, Dre Moore, Ebie Prideaux, Maggie Rocha, Jackie Rogers Intern: Joey Lane

All patrons over age 5 are required to show proof of Covid 19 vaccination.

CHILDREN’S PUPPETRY PROGRAMS

(sorted by start date)

Costume Making Workshop (Ages 8+) $60

Kristina Hopkins Workshop: Su, Sep 18, 2-5pm, The Puppet Co.

Playhouse Bring your puppet, stuffed animal, or the measurements for your pet and take home a costume from your imagination. Expert puppeteer and cosplay artist Kristina Hopkins will guide you through anything from a princess dress to dragon wings to a supersuit! Adults are also welcome. More info: box.office@thepuppetco.org. 1 session.

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Music and Stories Workshop (Ages 8+) $45

Penny Russell Workshop: Sa, Sep 24, 2-4pm, The Puppet Co.

Playhouse Dive into the Puppet Co’s puppet bin to use hand puppets to create an original story inspired by music chosen by Lead Teacher Penny Russsell. More info: pennyspuppets@hotmail.com. 1 session.

Goblin Making Hand Puppet $45 Workshop (Ages 8+)

Danny Pushkin Workshop 1: Th, Oct 20, 4:30-6pm, The Puppet Co.

Playhouse Workshop 2: F, Oct 21, 4:30-6pm, The Puppet Co.

Playhouse Come and make a seasonal goblin puppet. Learn manipulation, voicing, and character-building while exploring your spooky imagination. More info: box.office@thepuppetco.org. 1 session.

Halloween Workshop For All $100

Penny Russell Workshop: Sa, Oct 22, 2-4:30pm, The Puppet Co. Playhouse See a professional Halloween puppet show and then create puppet projects of your own! Meet the cast of Witch Wartsmith’s Halloween Spooktacular and then rotate through stations appropriate for certain ages. Pumpkin Puppets (4-8), Scarecrow Marionettes (8-12), Ghost Marionettes (8+), and Zombie Puppets (12+). Workshop registration includes a ticket to the 1pm performance that day. Adults welcome, the youngest craft project starts at age 4. More info: box.office@thepuppetco.org. 1 session.

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Make a Snowperson Puppet $45 Workshop (Ages 4-8)

Penny Russell Workshop: Sa, Dec 17, 2-3:30pm, The Puppet Co.

Playhouse Come and make a seasonal snowperson puppet. Learn manipulation, voicing, and character-building while exploring your wintry imagination. More info: pennyspuppets@hotmail.com. 1 session.