Raggedy Ann & the Camel with the Wrinkly Knees – April 4, 2008
Johnny Gruelle’s classic storybook characters come to life in this adventure tale of Raggedy Ann’s trip to Looney Land. Along the way to rescue Babbette, the French doll who has been doll-knapped, she helps a camel who has wrinkly knees with his problem. Together with Raggedy Andy, the three of them save Babbette and thwart the plans of the silly King of the Loonies! Puppets by John Gilkerson. Adapted from Gruelle by David C. Jones. Scenery by Lewis Mahlmann.

Pinocchio – May 21, 2008
Carlo Collodi’s beloved puppet character comes to life in the classic telling of Pinocchio, created by Geppetto the wood carver, who longs to be a real boy. Together with Creeko the cricket and the Blue Fairy, Pinocchio has many adventures even ending up being swallowed by a whale! Join us as Pinocchio learns many of life’s lessons the hard way. Marionettes and script by Lewis Mahlmann.

The Adventures of Peer Gynt – July 11, 2008
This is Ibsen’s Norwegian Tale of Peer Gynt, who has many mishaps with trolls as he learns to be a good person. Told with the classical music of Edvard Grieg, Peer falls in love with his childhood friend Solveig, and stops the evil trolls from turning his friends into more trolls. A tale of a young boy’s love of adventure. Script and puppets by Lewis Mahlmann.

Trickster Tales – September 3, 2008
A blending of the fairy tales “Stone Soup” & “The Three Wishes,” this is the story of Hans and Elisa and their quest to be married. Trouble follows until Hans is given three wishes for saving a wizard in trouble. Then the fun really begins. Puppet and script by Randal Metz

Coppelia, the Doll with the Porcelain Eyes – November 7. 2008
Get ready to dance! Based on the ballet with music by Leo Delibes, this is the tale of a despicable toy maker who tries to bring his dolls to life. Coppelia is his greatest creation--so lovely that a real man becomes infatuated with her. His lady love becomes jealous, and pretends to be the doll come to life. Great music with lots of surprises! Puppets by Lewis Mahlmann and Pamelia McIntyre.

 

 

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