Winter Hours in effect:
Wednesday thru Friday: 10am & 11:30am
Saturday and Sunday: 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm |
 HOLIDAY SHOWTIMES
December 28 – January 1
3 shows New Year's eve and day
Wednesday - Sunday: 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm
Jack and
the Beanstalk
Jack
is in for a big surprise when he plants his beans. Will Jack escape
the giant, or become a Jack-burger?
Hand Puppets
Big Joe Productions |
 January 4 - 8
Little Golden Hood
Everyone knows the tale of little Red, but have you ever heard the story of Little Golden Hood? Come and find out how everything really happened as the Big Bad Wolf tries to eat Little Golden but at the end finds the surprise of his life.
Hand Puppets
Preschool-3rd
Gaston's Puppets |
 January 11 – 15
Sleeping Beauty
True love breaks the evil spell cast by Malificent when the prince kisses the sleeping princess.
Rod Puppets
Millie Patterson's Weaver's Tales |
 January 18 – 22 and January 25 - 29
The Little Engine That Could
Eddie the Engine wants to help deliver a birthday present to Bunny Rabbit, but he is just toooooo young! Come and help Eddie Engine climb the hill. I THINK I CAN! I THINK I CAN!
This production is built for pre-school and train enthusiasts of any age.
Using storytelling and marionette, hand and shadow puppets, Engineer Joe will delight young and old!
Don't miss the most popular show of the year!
Grades Preschool - 5
Big Joe Productions |
 February 1 – 5
Chu Chu The Dragon
The red dragon is a thief that steals a precious pearl from Mother Chin. Which of her brave sons will bring back the pearl? Inspired by two Asian folktales.
Hand Puppets
Pre K - 5
Millie Paterson, Weaver's Tales |
 February 8 – 12
The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories
Audience participation is key to this story about the transformation of a hungry little caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly.
Big Joe Productions |
 February 15 - 19
The Rabbit in the Moon
Mexican Folk Tale
A tricky rabbit gets the best of a coyote in this traditional Mexican folk tale.
Hand Puppets
Gaston's Puppets |
 February 22 – 26
The Boy Who Cried Wolf!
The little boy who watches over the sheep just can't stay out of trouble. When his wild stories get out of hand, will he be able to save his sheep? Come and find out!
Great Entertainment for the Entire Family
Zackers Puppets and Big Joe Productions |
 February 29 - March 4
Year of the Dragon
While the Chinese lunar calendar celebrates 2012 as the Year of the Dragon,
Dragon tales reach all around the world. This exciting new show features dragons of many sorts, from the size of your hand to over 20 feet long.
Presented by Asian Story Theater. |
NOTE: March 11th daylight savings begins |
 March 7 – 11 and March 14 - 18
The Magic Well
German Folk Tale
Two sisters find oppposite rewards after falling down the well into Mother Holly's magic land.
Marionettes and rod puppets
Millie Patterson's Weaver's Tales |
 March 21- 25
Animals, Animals, Animals
The Rock and Roll Rabbit and How Much Is That Puppy In the Window are two of the stories that will make this fun interactive show a hit with animal lovers of all ages.
Hand puppets, shadow puppets and marionettes.
Preschool - 8
Joe Fitzpatrick, Big Joe Productions |
 March 28 - April 1
Whispers of the Forest
Gamoola and the Great Tree is in danger of the wood cutter's ax. Will his animal friends from the fantasy forest be able to save him?
Larger-than-life sized puppets
Julie's Puppet Creations |
 April 4 - 8
Benito Bunny's Great Easter Egg Hunt
Fernando Fox has stolen the Easter eggs. Come to the theater and help Benito Bunny find his missing eggs.
Hand puppets
Gaston's Puppets |
 April 11 - 15
Peter Rabbit
The mischievous vegetarian rabbit finds big trouble in Mr. McGregor's garden.
Hand puppets
Puppet Express |
 April 18 -22 and April 25 - 29
The Princess and the Pea
Princess Haiku is in a strange new land. The queen wants proof that this young girl is a true princess worthy of marrying her son, The Prince. The queen puts her to the test. Beautiful costume and sets make this show a fun and entertaining treat!
Full Stage Marionette Production
4 years old to Seniors Young at Heart
Big Joe Productions |
 May 2 - 6 & May 9 - 13
The Three Pigs and Other Funny Stories
The Big Bad Wolf is the anti-hero in this California style tale. The wolf goes off in search of a free meal and runs into other fairy tale characters.
Hand puppets
Pre-school to adult
Millie Patterson's Weaver's Tales |
 May 16 - May 20
Goldilocks and the Three Little Bunnies
Goldilocks gets lost and stumbles into the Bunny House where she discovers big, bigger, biggest; cold, warm, hot and soft and comfy versus hard.
Full Stage Marionette Production
Big Joe Productions |
 May 23 - May 28
NOTE HOLIDAY SHOWTIMES FOR THIS SHOW:
Three shows on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28
Two Frog Stories and a Spider Song
Frog learns the pitfalls of bragging in The Wide Mouth Frog. In Princess Elena's Promise Frog's feelings are hurt when he isn't invited to the princess' birthday party.
Wide Mouth Frog + Princess Elena’s Golden Ball
"I'm a wide mouth frog and I eat flies" says the wide mouth frog in this classic story. The frog's mouth gets a little smaller when he meets the alligator. In Princess Elena's Golden Ball the frog finds Princess Elena's ball in the well but the dog gets all the credit. Have fun following what happens to the golden ball after the dog takes it and leaves a baseball in its place.~ hand puppets
Eva Kvaas-Theatre Kids Workshop |
