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| A classic tale, which appeals to children of all ages, the celebration of Princess Aurora�s birth goes awry when the wicked witch arrives and curses Princess Aurora. Will the curse come true? Will someone with a �true heart� appear? In this retelling, a painted storybook opens to reveal each scene. Beautifully handcrafted marionettes are brought to life by a master puppeteer as the dramatic events unfold. |
| Sleeping Beauty |
| 2004-2005 Season |
| Tickets Available at the Baird Community Center 5 Mead Street, South Orange, NJ |
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| Two tales rolled into one make for twice the fun! �Little Red� stars an inquisitive redhead in search of a runaway cookie. Everyone will delight in this mixed-up, fun-filled romp through fairy tales with original music,lots of chase scenes and everyone�s favorite Big Bad Wolf! |
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| A brave mouse, a lazy fox and a very determined turtle are the featured players. Kids are thrilled to shake hands with a strange, blue, animal that lives in Steve�s suitcase. Everyone will leave with smiling faces, a great turtle voice, and a memory of a warm encounter with the world of imagination and with their own creativity. |
| Aesop's Fables |
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| Amazing circus acts from around the world presented by the international cast of Lisa Lou. Plate spinning, rope spinning, juggling, rolling globe, magic and mayhem! A fun filled change of pace to bring a smile to your face on a winter day. |
| The story tells how the crow evolved from a mythical, rainbow hued creature to the iridescent black bird we know today. Spectacular mechanical rod puppets, charming hand puppets and a computer assisted shadow puppet sequence bring to life this native folk tale made famous in the book by Nancy Van Laan, on which this performance is based. |
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| The Rainbow Crow A Folktale of the Lenni Lenape Nation |
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| November 11, 2005 2:00 PM |
| Princess Moxie |
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| Princess Moxie tells the story of one hip young princesses' journey to find a true friend amidst a crazy trio of court suitors. Featuring beautiful hand crafted puppets and original live music this funky, fun and feminist production encourages its audience to participate by singing, dancing and applauding. Puppeteer Jennifer Levine is a graduate of the San Francisco School of Circus Arts. She has performed at premier venues including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and The Jewish Museum in New York |
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| A fast moving and zany winter break filled with puppets, bubbles, music and magic featuring Coco the wonder horse and Arnie the musical otter. Professional clowns and puppeteers Kim Winslow and Therese Schorn will delight with their misbehaving puppets and incredible bubble magic. |
| December 27, 2005 2:00 PM |
| Fidget and Loon |
| 2005-2006 Season |
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| A winter fantasy based on the Russian folktale. Performed with marionettes, live music and an introductory Russian folk dance. The set resembles a Russian lacquer box; the puppets are performed in Toy Theatre style. Guitar and balalaika music combine to set the mood and add special sound effects. |
| January 21, 2006 2:00 PM |
| The Snow Maiden |
| Purple Rock Productions |
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| The favorite of children the world over, Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit stories have been loved for generations. Now Tuckers' Tales Puppet Theatre brings them to life in irresistible style with clever scenery and turn-of-the-century costumes for an unforgettable theater experience. Included are: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, and The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse. |
| February 22, 2006 2:00pm |
| Tuckers� Tales Puppet Theater |
| Peter Rabbit Tales |
| March 18, 2006 2:00 PM |
| An Evening of Puppet Shorts |
| March 18, 2006 8:00 PM |
| An Evening of Puppet Shorts is a collection of short pieces from three of the best puppet companies around. Come and Join us for two world premiers and one New Jersey premier. These are all works in progress so you get to see today what others will be talking about tomorrow. All this and free cake for only $12.00 per person Please note An Evening of Puppet Shorts is intended for an adult audience. The per ticket price is higher from our regular family programs. Do not miss this night. |
| Help Milhouse solve the case of the Malted Goldfish. Fun and interactive story with sing-a-long music. |
| April 11, 2006 2:00 PM |
| Renaissance Artists Puppet Theater |
| Milhouse's Great Gator Caper |
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| Can beans make wishes come true? They can and do in �Jack and the Beanstalk� the award-winning puppet production of Michael Graham�s Spring Valley Puppet Theater. This popular classic features beautifully crafted hand puppets, colorful scenic design, special effects and an original script in which Jack, with the help of a clever chicken saves the day. |
| May 20, 2006 2:00 PM |
| Spring Valley Puppet Theater |
| Jack and the Beanstalk |
| An exciting new puppet play for family audiences. This show combines overhead projection, traditional shadow puppetry and innovative story telling to tell a tale of rural Cajun country. Follow our hero as he rides from house to house, searching for that one special gumbo ingredient to share at the mardi gras feast, and join in all his fabulous adventures along the way. |
| Louie�s Fabulous Mardi Gras Adventure
(or gumbo isn�t gumbo without the okra) |
| Drama of Works/2 Punks Puppet Theatre |
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