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The Puppet Co. 2009 – 2010 Season
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Ever Been Enchanted?
It’s an every-day occurrence at the Puppet Co. Playhouse!
Our staff - Christopher Piper, MayField Piper,
Allan Stevens, Eric Brooks, Jon Gazarek, and
Vanessa Ferreira – will be your guide for a very special year. We’ll nibble on a gingerbread house, fly to Sugarplum Land, ride in a pumpkin coach, visit a magical palace, and generally experience more enchantment than you can shake a wand at!
Unless otherwise noted, our main stage shows this year are Thursday through Sunday.
Show times are:
Thursday and Friday at 10.00 and 11:30AM
Saturday and Sunday at 11:30AM and 1:00PM
Our ticket price remains at $10.00 for everyone two years and over. Group rates are available.
You can contact us at 301.634.5380 for reservations
or information about our Tiny Tots at 10:00 program and our Birthday Party Packages.
www.thepuppetco.org
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Coming in September,
a new website and on-line ticket sales!
We’ll keep you posted.
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1. The Dinosaur Radio Hour
Now Through September 6
Wednesday – Sunday
Get ready to sing along with the stars of the Dinosaur Radio Hour, Doc and her sidekick Curly, and the whole Mesozoic gang, coming to you from the Rough Rock Studios in Fossil Junction.
Recommended: PreK – Grade 4
Running Time: 50 Minutes
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3. Toyland
October 16 – November 20
Bad ol’ Mr. Barnaby (a.k.a. the Crooked Man) is up to no good, so it’s up to Mother Goose, Little Bo Peep, and Tom the Piper’s son to sing their way to a happy ending. Familiar tunes such as “Toyland” and “March of the Toys” highlight this musical fantasy. Recommended: PreK – Grade 4
Running Time: 40 Minutes
ASL @ 1:00 November 8
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5. Rapunzel
January 15 – February 21
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Only!
Witch Wartsmith wants a baby and after bargaining for little Rapunzel, must go to great lengths to keep her out of the hands of the prince… a hand puppet show performed solo by Eric Brooks.
Recommended: PreK – Grade 4
Running Time: 45 Minutes
ASL @ 1:00 February 7
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7. Cinderella
April 16 – June 3
Be whisked away to 17th c. France with a gracious, beautiful, and unappreciated girl who learns to stand up for herself and wins the love of a handsome prince. Magic and elegance make this production one to remember!
Recommended: K – Adult
Running Time: 50 Minutes
ASL @ 1:00 May 9
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9. Len Piper’s Pinocchio
June 30 – September 5
Hailed by critics as ” A Masterpiece,” this production was created by the father of Puppet Co. Founding Director, Christopher Piper, and was completely refurbished and adapted for the Puppet Co. stage… told with life-size marionettes and live actors.
Recommended: PreK – Grade 6
Running Time: 50 Minutes
ASL @ 1:00 August 17
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2. Hansel and Gretel
September 18 – October 11
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Only!
Hansel and Gretel pull a switch on the witch in this tuneful and not so “Grimm” version of the popular fairy tale… a marionette show performed solo by Christopher Piper.
Recommended: K – Grade 6
Running Time: 40 Minutes
ASL @ 1:00 October 11
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4. The Nutcracker
November 27 – December 31
Now in its 21st year, the Puppet Co. adaptation of the Tchaikovsky ballet takes Clara-Marie and her Nutcracker on an unforgettably magical journey to the Land of the Sugarplum Fairy.
Recommended: K – Adult
Running Time: 50 Minutes
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6. Beauty and the Beast
February 26 – April 11
Out of the misty veil of Russian folklore comes the classic tale of palaces and Princes. A beastly Prince learns to live outside of himself and discover courage, companionship, trust, and love in the heart of a merchant’s daughter.
Recommended: K – Grade 6
Running Time: 40 minutes
ASL @ 1:00 March 21
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8. Sleeping Beauty
June 10 – July 25 The Puppet Co.’s newest production combines romance, humor, and adventure in a story of fairies, frogs, a sleeping princess, and the gallant prince who is destined to find her. Not to be missed!
Recommended: K – Grade 6
Running Time: 45 Minutes
ASL – @ 1:00 July 11
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In cooperation with the Glen Echo Park
Partnership for Arts and Culture, the National Park Service, and
Montgomery County. Funded, in part, by the National Endowment for the
Arts, the Maryland State Arts Council, the Montgomery County Government, and the Arts and Humanities
Council of Montgomery County. |
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Tiny Tots Program
Fall and Winter 2009
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Article Headline
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| The Bob Brown Puppets are Back!
 Bob and Judy Brown
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We’re thrilled to have the Bob Brown Puppets as a partner in our Tiny Tots Program again this year. There is literally no other puppeteer in the United States with the ability to bring to the stage the varied repertory and experience in performing for very young children that Bob Brown has.
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Tiny Tots Program
These are special half-hour long music/variety marionette shows especially for kids ages 0 – 4 years. Tickets are still half-price, only $5.00, but everyone, including babes-in-arms, needs a ticket!
August 2009
8/22/2009 Bunny Business Saturday 10:00 AM
8/25/2009 Knight Time Tuesday 10 & 11:30 AM
8/29/2009 Teddy Bear’s Picnic Saturday 10:00 AM
Please note that beginning in September, programs are only at 10:00am on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
September 2009
9/23/2009 Clowning Around Wednesday 10:00 AM
9/26/2009 Second-Hand Stars Saturday 10:00 AM
9/30/2009 Knight Time Wednesday 10:00 AM
October 2009
10/7/2009 Magic Toyshop Wednesday 10:00 AM
10/10/2009 Panda-monium Saturday 10:00 AM
10/14/2009 Teddy Bear’s Picnic Wednesday 10:00 AM
10/21/2009 Bunny Business Wednesday 10:00 AM
10/24/2009 Monster Merriment Saturday 10:00 AM
10/28/2009 Monster Merriment Wednesday 10:00 AM
November 2009
11/4/2009 Old McDonald’s Farm Wednesday 10:00 AM
11/7/2009 Knight Time Saturday 10:00 AM
11/11/2009 Panda-Monium Wednesday 10:00 AM
11/14/2009 Clowning Around Saturday 10:00 AM
11/18/2009 Second-Hand Stars Wednesday 10:00 AM
December 2009
12/2/2009 Nutcracker Fantasy Wednesday 10:00 AM
12/5/2009 Penguin’s Playground Saturday 10:00 AM
12/19/2009 Nutcracker Fantasy Saturday 10:00 AM
January 2010
A special Tiny Tots Weekend with shows 10:00 and 11:30am…
1/2/2010 Snow Show Saturday 10 & 11:30 AM
1/3/2010 Winter Wonderland Sunday 10 & 11:30 AM
…and many more wonderful shows to come in 2010!
For reservations call 301.634.5380 |
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The Puppet Co. Playhouse is located in magical Glen Echo Park at
7300 MacArthur Boulevard. You can see our website at www.thepuppetco.org.
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In cooperation with the Glen Echo Park
Partnership for Arts and Culture, the National Park Service, and
Montgomery County. Funded, in part, by the National Endowment for the
Arts, the Maryland State Arts Council, the Montgomery County Government and the Arts and Humanities
Council of Montgomery County.
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