PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE – PUPPET SHOWS- 2013
JANUARY – DECEMBER

Diane Houk (Executive Director)

Venue:
Puppetry Arts Institute
11025 E. Winner Rd.
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 833-9777
www.hazelle.org

All performances occur at the Puppetry Arts Institute, and are $5.00 per person. Admission also includes a tour of our puppet museum. Finger puppets of show characters are for sale at the front desk. Reservations recommended for optimal seating.

January 19
Geppetto's Fish Story
Anitra Steele - Two Frogs & A Turtle Puppet Co. (From Independence, MO)
Grandpa Geppetto tells his grandson, Little Pin, a story about the time he was caught by a big fish.
Performances at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

February 16 & 18
Pinocchio
Kraig Kensinger - Puppetry Arts Institute (From Independence, MO)
The adventures of the wooden puppet is told with colorful storytelling and marionettes. The show is dedicated to the late Pady Blackwood.
Performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

March 16
The Legend of Walter Weirdbeard
Matt Sandbank's Shadow Factory (From Nashville, TN)
This shadow puppet show features a band of pirates who learn that adventures can also be found in the pages of a book.
Performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

April 6
Queen of Hearts
Pam Corcoran Puppets (From Steven Point, WI)
Needle-felted hand puppets will steal your heart with a tale of stolen tarts.
Performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

May 18
Dr. Laugh's Old Fashioned Variety Show
Harris Deutsch (From Olathe, KS)
Come see an amazing display of magic, puppets, marvelous toys and lots of laughs!
Performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

June 15
Native American Tales
Urban Prairie Puppet Co. (From Omaha, NE)
A boy named Young Two Bears learns responsibility through the Native American stories his grandmother tells him.
Performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

July 20
The Three Bears
Peppy Puppets (From St. Louis, MO)
The traditional story of a small girl's encounter with a family of bears, with a few unexpected twists.
Performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

July 26
Pinocchio Farewell Extravaganza
Kraig Kensinger.
This will mark the end of the Pinocchio Time exhibit. It includes the Pinocchio show, refreshments and a special live appearance of the Blue Fairy and Pinocchio.
Performance at 7 p.m.

July 27
Pinocchio Farewell Extravaganza
Kraig Kensinger.
This will mark the end of the Pinocchio Time exhibit. It includes the Pinocchio show, refreshments and a special live appearance of the Blue Fairy and Pinocchio.
Performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

August 24
Live Your Dreams!
Joy Nack (From St. Louis, MO)
Billy and Becky Bear dream of what they want to be when they grow up, until the Doubt Monster steals and hides all the dreams in the world!
Performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

September 21
Comedy Cabaret on Strings
Melchoir Marionettes (From Greenwood,IN)
Music and colorful scenery complement this all marionette variety show.
Performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

October 26
The Teeny Tiny Woman & other Halloween Tales
Peter Allen of Parasol Puppets (From Jamesport, MO)
An old English folk tale with audience participation.
Performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

November 29 & 30
Silly Stuff!
Priscilla Howe (From Kansas City, KS)
From tee-hee to gaffaw with giggles in-between. This program is not for the serious-minded.
Performances both days at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

December 14, 21 & 28
Storybook Christmas
Kraig Kensinger - Puppetry Arts Institute (From Independence, MO)
Kraig is back with his talented puppets and delightful holiday music.
Performances (all dates) at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m