Twin Cities Puppetry Calendar - Past Months
(or It's Too Late Now)
Compiled and Maintained by Kurt
Hunter
January
5 – 7, 2006 (7:30 and 9:00 pm) – Walker Art Center
Don’t Trust Anyone Over Thirty
Place: William and Nadine McGuire Theater
Price: Opening Night is half price for members! $20 ($10)
"Punch and Judy meets The Who." —New York Times
After instigating teenage riots to change the voting age to 14 and dosing
Congress with LSD, 24-year-old rock singer Neil Sky is elected president.
In this multimedia puppet-theater rock-opera (based on the 1968 exploitation
film Wild in the Streets), which sharply satirizes
the hippie generation and the end of the psychedelic era, an idealistic movement
left unchecked becomes the same fascistic tidal wave its young protagonists
fight against so unstintingly. Experience the McGuire stage transformed into
an intimate 120-seat puppet-theater installation conceived by conceptual artist
Dan Graham with videos by artist Tony Oursler. Features live music by post-punk
duo Japanther and marionettes by Phillip Huber (Being
John Malkovich).
January 7, 2006 (10 am
and noon) – Saturday Puppet Shows for Kids at Heart of the Beast Theatre
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Price: $1
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn or
Whittier neighborhoods, and their families. For all others, a $3 donation
is requested.
by World by the Tale with Cecilia
Schiller
Mamita Linda is a lively old woman with a large suitcase of collected stories
from her extensive travels from around the world. Come and help Mamita Linda
tell these treasured stories of Goso the Teacher and Lei Lei Goro.
January 8, 2006 (6 pm)
– Twin Cities Puppeteers Holiday Party
Place: Spirit
of Hope United Methodist Church, Golden Valley, MN
Price: Free,
but bring something for the pot luck and a wrapped white elephant for the
gift exchange
January 14, 2006 (10
am and noon) – Saturday Puppet Shows for Kids at Heart of the Beast Theatre
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Price: $1
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn or
Whittier neighborhoods, and their families. For all others, a $3 donation
is requested.
by Malia Burkhart and Friends
Mary Oliver's poetry about nature and the human spirit will be illuminated
through song and shadow puppetry.
January 14, 2006
(11:15 am) – The Amazing Gnip Gnop Circus
Place: St.
Paul Central Library, 90 West Fourth Street, Saint Paul, MN
Price: Free,
recommended for ages 2 and up.
View the photos that completely baffle Scientific
and Medical Experts!
http://www.stpaul.lib.mn.us/saturdaylive/index.html
Place: The
Playwrights' Center, 2301 Franklin Ave. E.,
Price: $15
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Price: $1
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn or
Whittier neighborhoods, and their families. For all others, a $3 donation
is requested.
by Margo McCreary and Friends
January 21 – February
12, 2006 (Sat. and Sun. at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 pm) – BEYOND BOREAS
Place: Minnesota
History Center (Weather Exhibit), 345 Kellogg Blvd. West in downtown St. Paul
Price: Admission to the show is free with admission
to the museum: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and college students, and $4
for children ages 6 to 17. Free for children 5 and under and MHS members.
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Place: Spirit
of Hope United Methodist Church in Golden Valley, MN
Price: Free
to TCP members, guests welcome
January 28, 2006 (10
am and noon) – Saturday Puppet Shows for Kids at Heart of the Beast Theatre
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Price: $1
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn or
Whittier neighborhoods, and their families. For all others, a $3 donation
is requested.
Hakkebolle - a Norwegian Folk Tale
by The Erickson Cousin Puppeteers
Hakkebolle, the youngest brother, must retrieve items stolen by the local
Troll to prove himself to the King and win the hand of the princess.
http://www.hobt.org/outreach/index.html
January 29, 2006 (2 and
4 pm) – Minnesota Orchestra
How the Ginquat Found Her Song
Place: Orchestra
Hall
Price: $12–$24
(kids 17 and under); $19–$35 (adult)
The rare and awkward Gimquat bird takes a fantastic
journey through space and time in search of the perfect song. Traveling with
her from Leipzig to Vienna, Berlin to New Orleans, we discover the music of
Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart and more—and learn how the Gimquat finally finds her
voice.
Mischa Santora, conductor
Platypus Theatre from Montreal
http://www.platypustheatre.com/showgimquat.html
February 4, 2006 (10
am and noon) – Saturday Puppet Shows for Kids at Heart of the Beast Theatre
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Price: $1
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn or
Whittier neighborhoods, and their families. For all others, a $3 donation
is requested.
by Flying Hand Invention
From groceries, forgotten souvenirs and the tragedy of that missing sock,
Thingamujig will transport you to the secret world where household clutter
comes to life and tells its own story.
February 7– 12, 2006
– Open Eye Figure Theatre
Time: Tues., Feb. 7th - Sat., Feb. 11th at 7:30 pm;
Sun., Feb. 12th at 4:00 pm
Place: Open
Eye Figure Theatre Studio, 508 East 24th St., Minneapolis, MN. Free parking
in lot at SE corner of Portland Ave. and 24th St.
Open Eye Open Studio: Snow Man
Visit the new studio for a reading of the commissioned
story by Kira Obolensky. Get
a hard hat tour of the theatre where “Snowman” will be realized. Meet the artists. Limited seating. Reservations required. Call 612-823-5162 for reservations.
February 10 - 12, 2006
( 8 pm) – Daniel Polnau's Puppetry Arts Studio
Place:
February 11, 2006 (10
am and noon) – Saturday Puppet Shows for Kids at Heart of the Beast Theatre
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Price: $1
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn or
Whittier neighborhoods, and their families. For all others, a $3 donation
is requested.
by Jetpack Shadow Puppet Theater
A puppet head with a glowing shadow-theater brain takes us on a wonderful
journey through the absurd in a dynamic story about the world inside of us
all.
February 18, 2006 (10
am and noon) – Saturday Puppet Shows for Kids at Heart of the Beast Theatre
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Price: $1
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn or
Whittier neighborhoods, and their families. For all others, a $3 donation
is requested.
by Public Domain Productions
A silly hand-puppet show about a king with a pie and his mission to take it
to Queen Bea.
February 21, 2006 (6:30
pm) – A La Carte: In a Fool’s
Kitchen
Place: Buckham
Memorial Library, 11 Division St E., Faribault, MN
Price: Free.
Recommended for ages 3 and up.
set to live accordion music.
February 24 – March 26, 2006 – In the Heart of the
Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
GOTAMA: A Journey to the Buddha
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Time: Friday
& Saturday 7:30, Sunday 2 pm
Price: $15
The prince's story
is narrated by Channa, his bumbling but well-meaning charioteer (played by
local favorite Julian McFaul). Comical Channa's own, very human, journey towards
enlightenment helps make GOTAMA a universally accessible tale of spiritual
awakening.
February 25, 2006 (10
am and noon) – Saturday Puppet Shows for Kids at Heart of the Beast Theatre
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Price: $1
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn or
Whittier neighborhoods, and their families. For all others, a $3 donation
is requested.
by Julie Kastigar
Meet Coyote, sacred trickster to many American Indian tribes, who is always
learning new lessons about life.
February 26, 2006 (noon,
2:00 and 3:00 pm) – The Amazing Gnip Gnop Circus
Place: Mill
City Museum, 704 So. 2nd St. in Minneapolis
Price: Free
performances and museum admission as part of Marshall Fields Go Read Day
View the photos that completely baffle Scientific
and Medical Experts!
http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Results.cfm?EventID=1553
February 26, 2006 (2
pm) – Twin Cities Puppeteers Meeting
Place: Spirit
of Hope United Methodist Church in Golden Valley, MN
Price: Free
to TCP members, guests welcome
Place: St.
Michael's Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN
Presented by Angelica Cantanti
MARCH
2006
March 3 – 4, 2006 (6 pm Fri. – 5 pm Sat.) – One
Way Street Puppet Ministry Festival
Place: Cedar
Valley Church, Bloomington, MN
Price: $16
- $28
One Way Street sponsors
about 35 regional Puppetry Festivals across the US. These Friday night and
all day Saturday events feature workshops, performances, competition, demonstrations,
excitement, and a spiritual challenge. Everyone interested in learning about
puppet ministry should come ready for an inspiring time.
Training in both beginning and advanced puppetry manipulation and technique
is available for puppeteers. Workshops for puppet team members are offered,
as well as organizational and technical seminars for puppetry directors. Other
topics often included are ventriloquism, gospel illusion, children's ministry,
ballooning, music, and leadership.
Sunday school teachers, children's worship leaders, puppet team directors,
youth leaders, and young people in ministry alike will be taught, challenged
and equipped to effectively use puppets and other creative ministry tools
to advance the gospel. Plan now to attend the One Way Street Puppetry Festival
near you!
http://www.onewaystreet.com/ShowView/category/88
March 4, 2006 (10 am
and noon) – Saturday Puppet Shows for Kids at Heart of the Beast Theatre
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Price: $1
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn or
Whittier neighborhoods, and their families. For all others, a $3 donation
is requested.
After the Trash Can
by Duane Tougas and Amy Ballestad
The world is in trouble! It's a can-to-can battle! Two unlikely superheroes,
Waste Not and Want Not, work to save the planet from being buried in its own
garbage.
http://www.hobt.org/outreach/index.html
March 11, 2006 (10 am
and noon) – Saturday Puppet Shows for Kids at Heart of the Beast Theatre
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Price: $1
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn or
Whittier neighborhoods, and their families. For all others, a $3 donation
is requested.
Punch & Judy
by Fifth of November Puppeteers
A brand new show celebrating old English folk Tales, with a twist on the traditional
'Punch and Judy' slapstick comedy!
http://www.hobt.org/outreach/index.html
March 18, 2006 (10 am
and noon) – Saturday Puppet Shows for Kids at Heart of the Beast Theatre
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Price: $1
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn or
Whittier neighborhoods, and their families. For all others, a $3 donation
is requested.
The Neat Street Association
by Puppetdish
The Neat Street Association prides itself on all the houses looking the same,
but what happens when a pelican drops a bucket of paint on Mr. Plumbean's
house?
http://www.hobt.org/outreach/index.html
March 25, 2006 (10 am
and noon) – Saturday Puppet Shows for Kids at Heart of the Beast Theatre
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Price: $1
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn or
Whittier neighborhoods, and their families. For all others, a $3 donation
is requested.
On the Day You Were Born
Performed by Julie Kastigar and Esther Ouray based
on the book by Debra Frasier
"Welcome to the spinning world... Welcome to the green Earth... We are so
glad you've come!" Great for all ages.
http://www.hobt.org/outreach/index.html
March 26, 2006 (2 pm)
– Twin Cities Puppeteers Meeting
Place: Spirit
of Hope United Methodist Church in Golden Valley, MN
Price: Free
to TCP members, guests welcome
Place: MCAD Gallery, Auditorium 150, 2501 Stevens Ave S, Minneapolis
Price: Free
Local theater artist, musician, actor and director Michael Sommers combines high art, folk and vaudeville styles in his compelling productions. With partner Susan Hass, he runs Open Eye Figure Theatre. Creating original work with a specialized interest in the puppetry arts, he combines narrative and image in full-length plays and traveling shows, often in collaboration with playwrights and choreographers. He is a recent McKnight Foundation Theater Fellow. Sponsored by the Fine Arts Department.
Place: Heart
of the Beast Theater
Times: Saturdays
9-11 am and 1-3 pm, Tuesdays 7-9 pm, Thursdays 7-9 pm
Price: Workshops
are Free. Donations graciously accepted, always welcome, and much needed.
An artist will introduce you to the parade theme by showing you the giant
storyboard (a visual script). You select a section of the parade to work on,
find the artist in charge of that section, and set to work!
Artists will guide you. You can either
make your own creation which you can keep after the parade, or help with the
larger parade floats. Typically, you'll need 3 or 4 sessions to complete a
project, but you can come to as many or as few as your schedule allows.
Other Details:
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Wear "painting" clothes.
Bring recycled items (if you can): small plastic tubs with lids, brown paper
bags, newspapers, fabric, sheets, latex paint, bamboo, scissors.
Place: Center
for Independent Artists (CI4A), 4137 Bloomington Ave Minneapolis MN 55407
Times: Fri.,
April 14, 8pm, Sat., April 15, 2pm and 8pm
Price: $12/adult,
$8 child under 18 yrs old.
Magic Lantern Puppet Theater premieres "Ala Dean
and the Marvelous Lamp", an original play integrating live music,
color shadow puppetry and digital video animation. Created by Anne Sawyer-Aitch.
Music by Laura Harada. This version of the beloved folktale "Aladdin"
features plucky heroine Ala Dean, who battles against an evil sorcerer and
a war-mongering Supreme Ruler. During her adventures, she discovers a genii
in a magic lamp – but quickly learns that even a mountain of riches does not
bring happiness when others are suffering around her. Audiences of all ages
will appreciate the feisty “shero” Ala Dean and the story’s message of peace.
Performances time: one hour.
http://www.annesawyerpuppets.com
Free,
one-hour puppet workshops for kids age 6 and up will be held at :
North Country Co-op 10am Sat April 1
Washburn Library 2.30pm Sat April 1
Nokomis Library 10am Wed April 5
Magic
Lantern Puppet Theater will teach kids how to make simple black
shadow puppets and will view a few animation clips from Ala Dean and
the Marvelous Lamp. No reservations necessary.
April 22, 2006 – National
Day of Puppetry
Place: Southdale
Library, Edina, MN
Price: FREE
Place: Spirit
of Hope United Methodist Church in Golden Valley, MN
Price: Free
to TCP members, guests welcome
April 23, 2006 (7 pm)
– The Cashore Marionettes
Place: Page
Theatre - St. Mary's University, Winona, MN, (Highway 14 at County HIghway
41)
Price: $6,
(Box Office:
MAY
2006
Place: Powerhorn
Park in South Minneapolis
Time: 1
pm
Price: FREE
Held on the first Sunday of each May,
HOBT's MayDay Parade and Festival is eagerly anticipated by thousands who
flock to the parade route and ceremony site to join this joyous spring ritual.
For many, this is the highlight of the year, as they donate countless volunteer
hours needed to bring beautiful and fantastic puppets and floats to life.
MayDay is a testament to COMMUNITY.
Immense joy is generated as thousands of people work towards a common, energetic
purpose.
http://www.hobt.org/mayday/index.html
May 28, 2006 (2 pm) –
Twin Cities Puppeteers Meeting
Place: Spirit
of Hope United Methodist Church in Golden Valley, MN
Price: Free
to TCP members, guests welcome
JUNE
2006
Place: Ordway
Center for the Performing Arts, St. Paul, MN
Price: $12 adults, $6 children 1-12
World of Puppets with Mermaid Theatre and Lille Kartofler
Theatre and
June 3 - August 5, 2006
– Open Eye Figure Theatre presents "The Adventures of Katie Tomatie"
Pl ace: Various
times and locations, see website for details.
Price: Free
Little Katie is looking forward to a ‘do-nothing’ first day of summer vacation. Her plans take a 180 when she accidentally digs up Mr. Boo Boo, a wacky skeleton ready for adventure. Their hijinks turn Katie’s ‘do-nothing’ day into the best summer day ever.
June 13 and 15, 2006
(6 - 8:30 pm) – Stilt Walking - In the Heart of the Beast Summer Classes
Place: HOBT
Studio, 3rd floor of Plaza Verde, 1516 East Lake St., Mpls (Next to the Avalon
Theatre)
Price: $45 adults
Stilt walking is an ancient art form used around the world in rituals and festivals. We'll take a look at various stilt walking traditions and get up on stilts ourselves to learn how to walk tall.
Taught by Amy Ballestad
June 19 - August 8, 2006
– Open Eye Figure Theatre presents "The Adventures of Juan Bobo"
Pl ace: Various
times and locations, see website for details.
Price: Free
The world is turned upside down when three devils come to town. Juan Bobo, or “Foolish John”, must set things right once again. An original story inspired by a traditional Puerto Rican folk tale. Told in Spanish and English.
Place: HOBT
Studio, 3rd floor of Plaza Verde, 1516 East Lake St., Mpls (Next to the Avalon
Theatre)
Price: $35 adults
Learn to build and animate simple rod puppets. This form of puppetry can be integrated into curriculum to enhance learning, storytelling and classroom relationships - or use rod puppetry in your own projects and productions!
Taught by Julie Kastigar
Place: Spirit
of Hope United Methodist Church in Golden Valley, MN
Price: Free to TCP members, guests welcome
June 28, 2006 (6:30 -
8:30pm) – Simple 3D Mask Making - In the Heart of the Beast Summer Classes
Place: HOBT
Studio, 3rd floor of Plaza Verde, 1516 East Lake St., Mpls (Next to the Avalon
Theatre)
Price: $25 adults
Learn easy techniques for creating low-tech, high-magic masks with kids. We'll explore 3-D mask templates, the history of masks and teaching resources. This quick and fun project can enhance a section on social studies, science, world traditions, and more.
Taught by Anne Sawyer-Aitch
Place: HOBT
Studio, 3rd floor of Plaza Verde, 1516 East Lake St., Mpls (Next to the Avalon
Theatre)
Price: $88 adults
Ever wonder how puppeteers make string, fabric and sticks seem alive? Join us for three days of exploring the secrets of puppeteers - learn how to manipulate puppets and create storyboards to tell a story. Ages 9-12.
Taught by Chris Griffith
Place: HOBT
Studio, 3rd floor of Plaza Verde, 1516 East Lake St., Mpls (Next to the Avalon
Theatre)
Price: $99 adults
Discover how to make magical-looking color shadow puppets. Together, we'll create a story about dragons, and put on a show at the end of the week! Ages 10 - 14.
Taught by Anne Sawyer-Aitch
July 10-14, 2006 (9 am
- 4 pm) – Puppetry, Pots, and Performance - Northern Clay Center
Place: 2424
Franklin Avenue East, Minneapolis, MN
Price: $275 (NCC members $255)
Spend the mornings creating characters–from papier-mâché puppets to masks–and learning movement and performance techniques to make them come alive. Spend the afternoons working in clay to create masks, puppets, musical instruments, and more. Present your masterpieces during the Friday performance. Co-Sponsored with Young Audiences of Minnesota, featuring Chris Griffith of Circus Minimus Puppetry. Ages 8 - 12.
Taught by Chris Griffith and Rachell Reis Branum
July 10 - August 23,
2006 (Sun., Mon., Wed., at 1:00 pm) – The Minnesota Centennial Showboat and
Open Eye Figure Theatre present "Old Four Eyes: A Mississippi Panorama
Place: Minnesota
Centennial Showboat, harriet Island, St. Paul, MN
Price: $8 (5 and younger Free)
What has four eyes and cannot see? The m-I-s-s-I-s-s-I-p-p-I River! Join us for a journey of the imagination with John Banvard and his dog Dusty! Ride the river and hear the singing waters, see the Bone Lady and be swallowed by Big Daddy Catfish! Join in the fun as Open Eye Figure Theatre with U of M students present an adaptation of Kevin Kling's "Mississippi Panorama". Purchase tickets on the Minnesota Centennial Showboat 1/2 hour before showtime.
July 12, 19, and 26,
2006 (6:30 - 9:30pm) – Mosaic - In the Heart of the Beast Summer Classes
Place: HOBT
Studio, 3rd floor of Plaza Verde, 1516 East Lake St., Mpls (Next to the Avalon
Theatre)
Price: $65 adults (plus a $30 materials fee)
Create a work of art for your home or garden! Students will learn the basics of mosaic design and choose a flower pot, mirror or birdbath to mosaic using tile, glass, and pottery. All materials provided. For ages 10 & up.
Taught by Victor Yepez
Pl ace: Various
times and locations, see website for details.
Price: Free
The world is turned upside down when three devils come to town. Juan Bobo, or “Foolish John”, must set things right once again. An original story inspired by a traditional Puerto Rican folk tale. Told in Spanish and English.
July 13, 2006 (6 - 9
pm) – Brainstorm Theatre - In the Heart of the Beast Summer Classes
Place: HOBT
Studio, 3rd floor of Plaza Verde, 1516 East Lake St., Mpls (Next to the Avalon
Theatre)
Price: $45 adults
How can students work together to come up with ideas and try out solutions to conflicts? Based on the Brazilian system of social action theater (Theater of the Oppressed), these improvisational techniques help participants tackle complex issues -- in their own lives or for historical and literary analysis. Fun and effective tools for team-building and conflict resolution in the classroom.
Taught by Chari Aronson and Chris Griffith
Pl ace: Various
times and locations, see website for details.
Price: Free
Little Katie is looking forward to a ‘do-nothing’ first day of summer vacation. Her plans take a 180 when she accidentally digs up Mr. Boo Boo, a wacky skeleton ready for adventure. Their hijinks turn Katie’s ‘do-nothing’ day into the best summer day ever.
Place: Hopkins
Raspberry Festival, 9th and Main St., Hopkins, MN
Price: Free
The French voyageur of 1720 feared only swift waters, bad weather and the occassional singing beaver.
Place: HOBT
Studio, 3rd floor of Plaza Verde, 1516 East Lake St., Mpls (Next to the Avalon
Theatre)
Price: $99 adults
Using hand puppets and toy theatre, we will make our very own monsters! As a group, we will read monster stories, create our own story and perform a monster madness puppet show to celebrate the end of our week together. Ages 6 & up.
Taught by Soozin Hirschmugl
Place: HOBT
Studio, 3rd floor of Plaza Verde, 1516 East Lake St., Mpls (Next to the Avalon
Theatre)
Price: $45 adults
We will begin with a newspaper article and, after finding the story within it, we'll create a storyboard. We will then bring in movement, sound, and objects to perform a piece of vibrant visual puppet theater.
Taught by Esther Ouray
July 24 - 28, 2006 (9
am - 12 noon) – The Power of Laughter - In the Heart of the Beast Youth Puppet
Camps
Place: HOBT
Studio, 3rd floor of Plaza Verde, 1516 East Lake St., Mpls (Next to the Avalon
Theatre)
Price: $99 adults
Tell the story of Tiddalik the Frog and how he was made to laugh. Create animal masks, and learn to bring this Aboriginal Australian story to life through performance. Ages 7 - 10.
Taught by Esther Ouray
July 28 - 30, 2006 –
The 4th Annual Dumpster Duels: Theatre Unbound vs. BareBones Productions
Place: Midtown
Public Market, 22nd Ave. S. and E. Lake St., Mpls.
Price: Free
Fri., July 28, 6:30 PM - Unveiling of rules, team weigh-in and coin toss
Sat., July 29, 8 am - 1 pm - Farmers Market and Grueling 24/7 puppet build
Sat., July 29, Noon - 1 pm - Family arts activity: create props for the Sunday performance
Sun., July 30, 6:30 pm - Performance featuring local celebrity judges and the Applause-O-Meter
Dumpster Duels pits two local theaters against each other in a puppet show-building contest. Each theater is given a dumpster full of junk and 48 hours to build pupets, sets, and props. YOU decide who's best..
July 31- August 4, 2006
(9 am - 12 noon) – Hero Stories - In the Heart of the Beast Youth Puppet Camps
Place: HOBT
Studio, 3rd floor of Plaza Verde, 1516 East Lake St., Mpls (Next to the Avalon
Theatre)
Price: $99 adults
Work in small groups to create a toy theatre puppet show that tells the story of some of your favorite s/heroes. You will build a small stage, set, and rod puppets to bring their stories to life! Ages 9 & up
Taught by Julie Kastigar
AUGUST 2006
August 2 - 23, 2006 (Sun.,
Mon., Wed., at 1:00 pm) – The Minnesota Centennial Showboat and Open Eye Figure
Theatre present "Old Four Eyes: A Mississippi Panorama
Place: Minnesota
Centennial Showboat, harriet Island, St. Paul, MN
Price: $8 (5 and younger Free)
What has four eyes and cannot see? The m-I-s-s-I-s-s-I-p-p-I River! Join us for a journey of the imagination with John Banvard and his dog Dusty! Ride the river and hear the singing waters, see the Bone Lady and be swallowed by Big Daddy Catfish! Join in the fun as Open Eye Figure Theatre with U of M students present an adaptation of Kevin Kling's "Mississippi Panorama". Purchase tickets on the Minnesota Centennial Showboat 1/2 hour before showtime.
August 3 - 13, 2006 –
The Hunter Marionettes present "Sock Puppet Serenade" at the Minnesota
Fringe Festival
Place: Minneapolis
Theatre Garage, 711 Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN
Sat., Aug. 5th, 8:30 pm;
Sun., Aug. 6th, 4:00 pm;
Mon., Aug. 7th, 7:00 pm;
Sun., Aug. 13th, 4:00 pm
Price: $12
for adults, $10 for students, seniors and MPR members (with valid ID), $5
for kids 12 and under - Fringe button $3 - $45 for a five-show punch card
Singing socks on strings. Dancing box on strings. An odd and entertaining world of marionettes presented in a series of short dances and dramas.
August 3 - 13, 2006 –
The Chameleon Theatre Circle presents "Monsters in America: Puppets of
Mass Destruction" at the Minnesota Fringe Festival
Place: U
of M Rarig Center Proscenium, 330 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
Sun., Aug. 6th, 1:00 pm;
Fri., Aug. 11th, 8:30 pm;
Sat., Aug. 12th, 10:00 pm;
Sun., Aug. 13th, 4:00 pm
Price: $12
for adults, $10 for students, seniors and MPR members (with valid ID), $5
for kids 12 and under - Fringe button $3 - $45 for a five-show punch card
The Corporation accidentally unleashes a rampaging horror and their wiliest spin-doctors make scapegoats of the cutest and cuddliest "cereal killers" in America. Fingers are pointed. Allegories are veiled. Worlds are rocked. ("Death Penalty Puppetry" gang.)
Place: HOBT
Studio, 3rd floor of Plaza Verde, 1516 East Lake St., Mpls (Next to the Avalon
Theatre)
Price: $40 adults
We will write original poems and create shadow puppet shows that illuminate those poems. There will be a chance to perform for the class at the end of the day! Festival (Chicago), and 3 Legged Race (Mpls).
Taught by Amy Ballestad
Pl ace: Powderhorn
Art Fair, 15th Ave. S. and E. 35th St., Minneapolis, MN
Price: Free
Little Katie is looking forward to a ‘do-nothing’ first day of summer vacation. Her plans take a 180 when she accidentally digs up Mr. Boo Boo, a wacky skeleton ready for adventure. Their hijinks turn Katie’s ‘do-nothing’ day into the best summer day ever.
August 6, 2006 (Noon,
1:30 pm, 3:00 pm) – Open Eye Figure Theatre presents "The Adventures
of Juan Bobo"
Pl ace: Powderhorn Art Fair, 15th Ave. S. and E. 35th St.,
Minneapolis, MN
Price: Free
The world is turned upside down when three devils come to town. Juan Bobo, or “Foolish John”, must set things right once again. An original story inspired by a traditional Puerto Rican folk tale. Told in Spanish and English.
Place: Mixed
Blood Theatre, 1501 4th St. S.., Minneapolis, MN
Wed., Aug. 9th, 7:00 pm;
Thurs., Aug. 10th, 8:30 pm;
Sat., Aug. 12th, 1:00 pm;
Sun., Aug. 13th, 1:00 pm
Price: $12
for adults, $10 for students, seniors and MPR members (with valid ID), $5
for kids 12 and under - Fringe button $3 - $45 for a five-show punch card
Step right up to the only Puppet Freak Show on Earth! The Freaks come out to play-inside, outside, onstage and off! Gasp and giggle as the Unusual struggle to keep their show together.
August 6 - 13, 2006 – Paneer Project present "Japonesque"
at the Minnesota Fringe Festival
Place: Southern
Theatre, 1420 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
Mon., Aug. 7th, 8:30 pm;
Tues., Aug. 8th, 5:30 pm;
Fri., Aug. 11th, 8:30 pm;
Sun., Aug. 13th, 4:00 pm
Price: $12
for adults, $10 for students, seniors and MPR members (with valid ID), $5
for kids 12 and under - Fringe button $3 - $45 for a five-show punch card
What would happen to Mr. Rogers if he got trapped on Sesame Street in a dark back-alley of Japan? Japonesque will realize this scenario through funny, eerie, sexy improvisations using five boxes and infinite possibilities. Dancer/choreographer Kats D Fukasawa and multi-disciplinary artist Masanari Kawahara will present unpredictable dance-theater performance using improvised movements, masks theater, puppetry, vocalization and basic course in Japanese culture.
NOVEMBER
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Date
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Time and Cost
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Event Description
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Location
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Nov. 4th
Saturday |
2:00 pm Saturdays, Nov. 4th, 11th, and 18th Tickets $ 6 - $ 12
sliding scale for TWO SHOWS!
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Paper Boats Paulino travels around the world on paper boats and brings back many folktales and languages from distant countries. Fool Circle Ollie McNutt, larger-than-life puppet, leaves no stone unturned in his search for where he came from. Guest artist on 11/11
(instead of "Fool Circle") The Erickson Cousin Puppeteers
present "HAKKEBOLLE: A Norwegian Folk Tale" |
Walker Church
3104 16th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55407 |
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Nov. 11th
Saturday |
10 am and Noon $1 suggested donation
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn
or Corcoran neighborhoods, and their families. If you live elsewhere,
a $3 donation is requested.
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Creation Stories From Around the
World Creation stories from different corners of the world: Native Canada, West Africa, Northern Japan, and the Yucatan Peninsula. |
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet
and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
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10:50 am - 12 pm $8 per adult and child
pair |
Puppet and Craft Making Workshops Nearly every Saturday from October
to March, we present a different puppet show by talented local puppeteers.
And, starting this fall, parents and kids can also join a fun hands-on
workshop inspired by that Saturday’s performance! Learn
more at:
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HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde
1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.) |
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2:00 pm Saturdays, Nov. 4th, 11th, and 18th Tickets $ 6 - $ 12
sliding scale for TWO SHOWS!
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Paper Boats HAKKEBOLLE: A Norwegian
Folk Tale See listing for Nov. 4th above. |
Walker Church
3104 16th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55407 |
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Nov. 18th
Saturday |
10 am and Noon $1 suggested donation
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn
or Corcoran neighborhoods, and their families. If you live elsewhere,
a $3 donation is requested.
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An Old Woman Who Swallowed A Fly Esmerelda, the gorilla trainer, and Sophie, the gorilla, perform this timeless story of an old woman and a fly! |
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet
and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
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10:50 am - 12 pm $8 per adult and child
pair |
Puppet and Craft Making Workshops See Nov. 11th listing above.
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HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde
1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.) |
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2:00 pm Saturdays, Nov. 4th, 11th, and 18th Tickets $ 6 - $ 12
sliding scale for TWO SHOWS!
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Paper Boats Fool Circle See listing for Nov. 4th above.
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Walker Church
3104 16th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55407 |
DECEMBER
Date |
Time and Cost |
Event Description |
Location |
Dec. 1st Friday |
10:30 pm |
Organized by Michael
Krefting as part of his University of Minnesota senior project fo
a BA in Theater, the Puppet Slam is being hosted through "Gophers
After Dark." Co-hosted by Mike and Erik Selvaag. To sign up or for more information, contact Michael Krefting at : Michael.Krefting@gmail.com
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Coffman Memorial Union (University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Campus) |
Dec. 2nd Saturday |
10 am and Noon $1 suggested donation
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn
or Corcoran neighborhoods, and their families. If you live elsewhere,
a $3 donation is requested.
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The Adventures of Can-Man Watch trash come to life! Enter a world of magic and mischief as Can-Man climbs out of the trash, makes friends, travels to other worlds, and dances with flowers. Non-verbal, with original music performed live. |
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet
and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis |
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10:50 am - 12 pm $8 per adult and child
pair |
Puppet and Craft Making Workshops Nearly every Saturday from October
to March, we present a different puppet show by talented local puppeteers.
And, starting this fall, parents and kids can also join a fun hands-on
workshop inspired by that Saturday’s performance! Learn
more at:
|
HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.) |
Dec. 3rd Sunday |
Two Sundays, December 3 and 10
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Workshop - Family Stories |
HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.) |
Dec. 6th Wednesday |
Two Wednesdays, December 6 and 13
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Workshop - Theatre for Shy People |
HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.) |
Dec. 8th Friday |
7:30 pm Adults: $19.25-$38.25
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Hansel and Gretel Once upon a time, there was a deep, dark forest, two adorable children, a most beautiful gingerbread house and one wicked old witch. Whimsical and yummy, this delightful story in music and dance stars Twin Cities favorites—the Baldwin sisters—and features original puppets from In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre. Bring the whole family and celebrate the holidays with this magical tale by the Brothers Grimm! Learn
more at: |
Orchestra Hall 1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 |
Dec. 9th Saturday |
10 am and Noon $1 suggested donation
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn
or Corcoran neighborhoods, and their families. If you live elsewhere,
a $3 donation is requested.
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Where’s Claudia? / ?Donde Esta Claudia? This bilingual (Spanish/English) shadow puppet show follows 10-year-old Fernando as he tries to keep up with his little sister Claudia’s runaway baby carriage. |
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet
and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis |
Dec. 11th Monday |
7:30 pm Adults - $25 Doors open at 6:45 pm, Music by The Brass Messengers 7:00 pm, The Holiday Pageant 7:30 - 8:30 pm Tickets: Call Open Eye Figure Theatre 612.823.5162
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Open Eye Figure Theatre Angels and devils, trumpets and tricks, Mary and Joseph, shepherds and a little lamb .... ....all tread boards in Open Eye's annual winter tradition, The Holiday Pageant, a whimsical retelling of the Christmas Story from Lucifer's perspective. The Evil One is in the dumps; he's lost his spark, his joie de vivre. Teufel, his little dickens of a Personal Assistant, cooks up a scheme to lift his evil spirits by surprising him with his favorite dish: roast lamb. What follows is a crowd-pleasing mixture of nimble wit, tomfoolery, revelry and heart as Teufel returns to Earth for a little grocery shopping....and runs smack dab into the First Noel. |
Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis |
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10:50 am - 12 pm $8 per adult and child
pair |
Puppet and Craft Making Workshops See Dec. 2nd listing above.
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HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.) |
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1:00 pm Adults: $19.25-$38.25
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See listing for Dec. 8th above. Learn
more at: |
Orchestra Hall 1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 |
Dec. 15th Friday |
6:30pm $20/adult Only $10/person
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Come experience the Christmas Story
as you’ve never done before. The story of the holy child being born
in our midst – here in Midtown Minneapolis. This innovative holiday
presentation will combine puppetry, street theatre and a traditional
Latino “La Posada” procession. And you’ll be a part of the action!
Audiences will move with the performers among three different locations:
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In the Heart of the Beast Puppet
and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis |
Dec. 16th Saturday |
10 am and Noon $1 suggested donation
for youth who live or go to school in the Central, Phillips, Powderhorn
or Corcoran neighborhoods, and their families. If you live elsewhere,
a $3 donation is requested.
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Shadow Puppet Poetry This traditional shadow puppet performance presents classic children’s poems such as “There Once was a Puffin”, “Jabberwocky”, “Persimmon & the Coal Truck”, and more. |
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet
and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis |
. |
10:50 am - 12 pm $8 per adult and child
pair |
Puppet and Craft Making Workshops See Dec. 2nd listing above.
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HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.) |
. |
6:30pm $20/adult Only $10/person
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La Natividad See Dec. 16th listing above.
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In the Heart of the Beast Puppet
and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis |
Dec. 17th Sunday |
4:00pm $20/adult Only $10/person
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La Natividad See Dec. 16th listing above.
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In the Heart of the Beast Puppet
and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis |
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December 30
Saturday |
12:30 pm $18, $15 for children |
Mozart's The Magic Flute Experience the excitement of New York's celebrated Metropolitan Opera live in HD on the big screen! Broadcast straight from the stage into select movie theaters equipped with high definition screens and surround sound. A one-day-only event and seating is limited. Celebrated director and filmmaker Julie Taymor, who directed The Lion King on Broadway, brings her dynamic theatrical vision to Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Dancing bears, flying birds, a giant serpent—all are brought vividly to life through Taymor’s ingenious use of puppetry. This abridged 100-minute version of Mozart’s opera is sung in English and features a winning young cast conducted by beloved Met Maestro James Levine. Learn
more at:
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BROOKLYN CENTER 20
6420 Camden Avenue North Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Hwy. 252 at Interstate Hwys. 94 and 694 |