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| Photo by Rod Reilly |
The Center for Puppetry Arts is spinning straw into gold as Rumpelstiltskin returns this summer, August 1-September 8! This classic fairytale will delight children and adults alike; filled with fun music and all the antics of the infamous imp himself, Rumpelstiltskin! Adapted by Bobby Box and Michael Haverty, Rumpelstiltskin is performed with colorful, hand-crafted marionettes designed and constructed by the Center’s own puppet builders. Amy Sweeney, the Center’s head puppeteer, makes her directorial début with this lively production that features veteran puppeteer Reay Kaplan and Tim Sweeney.
When:
Aug 1 – Sept 8, 2013
Previews: July 30 & 31 – 10am & 11:30am
Downstairs Theater
Recommended for ages 4 & up
Showtimes:
•Thur-Fri: 10am & 11:30am
•Sat: 11am, 1pm & 3pm
•Sun: 1pm & 3pm
“My daughter can spin straw into gold!” brags Kate’s father. Held captive by the greedy queen, Kate must now find a way to make good on her father’s boast! A mysterious little man appears and offers his magical assistance…but at what price? Based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, these marionettes will spin grins onto the faces of kids and adults alike.
Puppetry Style:
Marionette
Create-A-Puppet Workshop:
Make your own Blue Bird Rod and String Puppet!
Single show tickets, which include Create-A-Puppet Workshop and Museum:
Member – $9.25
Non-Member – $16.50
Purchase tickets online at tickets@puppet.org or call the Ticket Office at 404.873.3391.
