Spring
showtimes in effect (ending on June 15th):
Wed - Frid 10am & 11:30am
Sat & Sun 11am, 1 & 2:30pm |
 |
April 30-May 4
DUCKYDIDJADOIT? NEW SHOW
Mystery and comedy. Things are missing everywhere. Help
us find out who took them!
LYNN TRIMBLE, COMIC VENTRILOQUIST
Grades K-8 |
 |
May 7-11
PEPPER’S FAVORITES II
Pepper, the lovable orangutan, has chosen his favorite skits, songs, and a story
for this handpuppet show.
PUPPET EXPRESS
Grades K-3 |
 |
May 14-18
SLEEPING BEAUTY
The spell cast by the evil witch is undone by true love's kiss in this updated
version of this romantic folktale . Lots of humor included. Hand puppets.
WEAVER’S TALES
Grades K and up |
 |
May 21-25
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF PUPPETS AROUND THE WORLD
Not a typical puppet show, this hands-on educational presentation
is a “must see” for puppet enthusiasts. Big Joe will
astound you with his collection of puppets. Be prepared for lots
of laughs and audience interaction. Great for all ages!
BIG JOE PUPPET PRODUCTIONS |
|
May 28-June 1
THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF
This new production is an original retelling of the story of
three billy goats who travel across a bridge to greener pastures.
A mean old troll lets them pass if they can answer a riddle. Each
performance is new when the audience chooses the outcome.
THE OLD FASHIONED KITE FLYING PUPPETEERS |
|
June 4-8
THE MAGIC OF VENTRILOQUISM
Comedy, illusions and audience participation make this a family entertainment
that you won’t want to miss.
LYNN TRIMBLE, COMIC VENTRILOQUIST |
 |
June 11-15
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Jack, climbs a magic beanstalk to get his fathers treasure
back from the Giant. Will he escape the giant or become a jack-burger?
Back by popular demand this show has lots of laughs for all ages.
BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS |
| |
Summer
showtimes start on June 18th:
Wed - Sun 11am, 1 & 2:30pm |
|
June 18-22
PICO’S PAIL
Pico finds adventure in his search for water. Beautiful black light
effects and large cut out style puppets glide across the stage in
this fabulous production. Told in Spanish and English.
OLD FASHIONED KITE FLYING PUPPETEERS |
 |
June 25-29
CINDERELLA
Elegant hand and rod puppets sing and dance in the charming
tale of a young maiden’s rescue from servitude by her prince,
with a little help from her fairy godmother.
PUPPET EXPRESS and WEAVER’S TALES |
 |
July 2-6
BIG JOE’S FIREWORKS
Celebrate July 4th with Big Joe and celebrity friends: Uncle
Sam, Yankee Doodle with patriotic music and dancing, plus the story, "The
Remarkable Rocket".
BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS |
|
July 9-13
SOMETHING’S FISHY
Curious little Garabaldi does not want to swim with the other
fish and finds trouble until Mama Mia rescues him from the jaws of
a hungry, lazy whale.
WEAVER’S TALES |
|
July 16-20
PIRATE PAUL’S PIRATE PARTY
Ship Ahoy, Mates! While Pirate Paul is searching for the treasure
of Balboa Park, he finds true love with Hula Helene.
A BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS |
 |
July 23-27
BIG FOOT, THE MUSICAL
Ready for Yeti? The puppeteer tries to stage a musical about
Big Foot when the real Big Foot shows up. Unfortunately, the part
is already filled.. Mad cap comedy!
OLD FASHIONED KITE FLYING PUPPETEERS |
 |
July 30-August 3
GIDDY UP COWBOYS
Join Lynn for a rollicking good time full of fun, music, cowboys
and the romance of the Old West.
LYNN TRIMBLE, COMIC VENTRILOQUIST |
|
August 6-10
KING MIDAS: THE GOLDEN TOUCH
The king discovers everything he touches turns to gold including
his beloved daughter. Along the way he learns a valuable lesson about
being kind! Lots of singing and jokes for all ages.
BIG JOE PUPPET PRODUCTIONS |
|
August 13-17
FERDINAND THE BULL
Ferdinand, a young bull, didn’t want to fight in the
bullring. Every day he would sit and smell the flowers…until
a bee came along!
Performed in Spanish and English.
GASTON’S PUPPETS |
|
August 20-24
MAXFIELD’S TIME TRAVELING FLEA CIRCUS
Travel back in time with Maxfield, an inventor and time traveler,
as he enters a wacky world and winds up with a Flea Circus. Performed
with a Victorian style toy theater
OLD FASHIONED KITE FLYING PUPPETEERS |
|
August 27-31
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
The funny little elves sneak in to help the hardworking shoemaker
and his wife.
WEAVER’S TALES |
|
"PUPPETS
ON PARADE"
60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Monday, September 1st
Puppet Making for Kids - 11 a.m. - Free
Parade through the Park - 12 noon - Join the fun!
Puppets on Parade - shows - 1:30 p.m.& 2:30 p.m. |
|
September 3-7
PUPPET VARIETY WITH A COMIC VENTRILOQUIST
This show will keep you laughing as comical characters reveal surprising
talents with magical spoofs and songs.
LYNN TRIMBLE, COMIC VENTRILOQUIST |
|
September 10-14
PACIFIC TALES
Undersea adventure tales are told by an old man and a pelican.
Huge puppets swim in the ocean. Spectacular!
OLD FASHIONED KITE FLYING PUPPETEERS |
|
September 17-21
MOTHER GOOSE
A special show for the little ones. Counting, colors and a
big, bigger and biggest spider will delight the toddlers.
BIG JOE PUPPET PRODUCTIONS |
 |
September 24-28
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS AND OTHER FUNNY STORIES
A modernized tale of The Three Little Pigs, combined with a
mixed up stew of familiar fairy tales.
WEAVER’S TALES |
