Why the Sea Is Salt - January 6
Have you ever wondered why the sea is made of salt water? Gilie Fish asks his grandmother that very question, and she tells him the story of the ever-grinding magic mill that lies at the bottom of the ocean. This Norwegian legend features competing forces of good and evil, and teaches the importance of always saying “please” and “thank you”. Puppets by Lewis Mahlmann, adapted by David C. Jones.

The Singing Turtle - February 17
A lovely Japanese tale about a young boy who cares for his mother and lazy brother and how he befriends a singing turtle one day. All goes until the turtle is mistreated at which point the townspeople react, and a lesson in treating animals with respect is learned. Puppets and script by Nick LeFeuvre. Scenery by Lewis Mahlmann.

Peter and the Wolf - April 6
The music of Sergei Prokofiev comes to life in this classic tale that teaches children about safety as well as the instruments of the orchestra. Peter wishes for adventure and sets out into the Russian forest to capture a troublesome wolf with his toy popgun. Thank goodness he also has his good friends Sasha the bird, Ivan the cat and Sonia the duck. Scenery by Lewis Mahlmann. Puppets and script by Randal Metz.

The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings - May 23
A charming African tale about the hazards of wishing to be something you’re not. Little Stubby has an active imagination and always wants to be other creatures, instead of the little rabbit he is. One day he visits Mr. Groundhog who tells him of the Magic Wishing Pond. But what happens when Stubby gets his wish? You’ll have to come to Fairyland and find out the lesson Stubby learns the hard way. Puppets and scenery by Lewis Mahlmann. Script by David C. Jones.

The Three Spinning Fairies - July 13
Another of the Grimms Fairy Tales comes to life at Fairyland. A young girl loves to spend her time reading and learning. Her stepmother thinks she is lazy and one day tells Queen Cinderella that Marlene can spin straw into gold! This is about the time that a young girl needs a Fairy Godmother. Marlene gets three! A family comedy about the complications of getting what you wish for. Design and scenery by Lewis Mahlmann. Script by David C. Jones.

Sleeping Beauty - August 31
In this classic French fairy tale, a king and queen wish for a princess to brighten their lives. One day the wish is granted and Briar Rose is born. All the fairies are invited to a party but one, the evil Fairy Grundell. For revenge, she creates an enchantment to put Briar Rose to sleep for a hundred years, and then changes herself into a dragon to keep princes from rescuing her. Excitement, drama and love, all in the same story! Puppets and script by Lewis Mahlmann. Production designed by Sheliah Beckett.

The Nutcracker Prince - November 2
We end the year with the wonderful holiday tale about Clara and her magic Nutcracker Prince. Through the music of Tchaikovsky, flowers and snowflakes dance, candies come to life, and Clara tries to outwit the evil magic Mouse King and return her nutcracker into the handsome prince he is. Can Candy Land be saved from the mice? Will Queen Blanche and King Winter safely carry Clara into her dreams? A different telling of the classic ballet “The Nutcracker”. Designed by Pamelia McIntire. Puppets and script by Lewis Mahlmann.