PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE – PUPPET SHOWS- 2008
JANUARY – DECEMBER
Diane Houk
Puppetry Arts Institute
11025 E. Winner Rd.
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 833-9777
www.hazelle.org
January 19, 2008
“Princesses & Pigs” – puppet show
Puppetry Arts Institute
Puppeteer – Anitra Steele of Independence, MO
Charming hand puppet show with the most unlikely partners –Pigs and Princesses
11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Diane Houk – (816) 833-9777
February 16 & 18, 2008
“The Doll’s Puppet Show – Little Red Riding Hood”
Puppetry Arts Institute
Puppeteer – Emma McLean of Independence, MO
Czech style marionettes. The story is based on book written by Tasha Tudor.
The little girl performs a puppet show for her doll.
11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Diane Houk – (816) 833-9777
March 29. 2008
“Free To Be...You and Me"
Puppetry Arts Institute
Puppeteer – Kraig Kensinger of Independence, MO
Hand puppets set to 1970’s music
11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Diane Houk – (816) 833-9777
April 19, 2008
“Whodunit? Mystery, Puppets and Folktales”
Puppetry Arts Institute
Storyteller & Puppeteer – Judy Nichols of Wichita, KS
Mystery and folktales stories, using puppets.
11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Diane Houk – (816) 833-9777
May 31, 2008
“Aesop’s Fables”
Puppetry Arts Institute
Puppeteer – Steve Abrams
A brave mouse, a lazy fox and a very determined turtle are the featured hand puppets.
11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Diane Houk – (816) 833-9777
June 28, 2008
“Hansel & Gretel”
Puppetry Arts Institute
Puppeteers – Joann McMillan from Eufala, OK & Emma McLean, Independence, MO
A marionette show of the old favorite folktale, where the children outwit the Witch.
11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Diane Houk – (816) 833-9777
July 26, 2008
“The Singing Turtle”
Puppetry Arts Institute
Puppeteer- Peter Allen of Parasol Puppets
A Japanese folktale
11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Diane Houk – (816) 833-9777
August 9,2008
“Clement McCrae Marionette Show”
Puppetry Arts Institute
Puppeteer - Mary Susan McCrae and family of Fairway , KS
A musical variety marionette show.
11:00 am & 2:00pm
Diane Houk – (816) 833-9777
September 20, 2008
“Jack & the Beanstalk”
Puppetry Arts Institute
Puppeteers – Joann Mc Millan from Eufala, OK & Emma McLean
A marionette show with a charming Giant who befriends Jack.
11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Diane Houk (816) 833-9777
October 25, 2008
“Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
Puppetry Arts Institute
Puppeteers – Trish Place & Brian Henning
A wonderful story of the Ichabod Crane and his bumbling adventures.
11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Diane Houk – (816)
November 29, 2008
“ Christmas Around the World”
Puppetry Arts Institute
Puppeteer – Joann Mc Millan –from Eufala, OK
Take a trip around the world with puppets and see how others celebrate Christmas.
11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Diane Houk – (816) 833-9777
December 13, 20, 27 and 29, 2008
“Littlest Angel”
Puppetry Arts Institute
Puppeteers – PAI puppeteers
The Littlest Angel learns the true meaning of Christmas.
11:00 am & 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm show on the 29th.
Diane Houk – (816) 833-9777
Shows are subject to change. Please call the PAI to confirm performance dates and times.