Twin Cities Puppetry Calendar

Twin Cities Puppetry Calendar - 2007

January

Date	Time and Cost	Event Description	Location
January 6 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.	Amazing Girl Heroes by Publik Domain Productions A hand-puppet and toy-theater show about amazing heroines throughout history. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	10:50 am - 12 pm & 12:50 pm - 2 pm (following shows at 10 am and noon $8 per adult and child pair $4 for each additional person	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! Workshops are one hour long, with age-appropriate activities. For kids ages 3 to 12 and adult companions (please no unaccompanied children) Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.)
January 13 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.	A Bridge to Fur by Village Idiot Puppets This history lesson, disguised as silly fun, follows the lives of French Canadian Voyageurs in the 1720’s. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	10:50 am - 12 pm & 12:50 pm - 2 pm (following shows at 10 am and noon $8 per adult and child pair $4 for each additional person	Puppet and Craft Making Workshops See January 6th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.)
January 16 Tuesday	6 - 8:30 pm $25	Theatre Games for the Classroom - Part I Instructor: Anne Sawyer-Aitch Build trust, comradeship, and acceptance in your classroom using these improvisational and interactive theater exercises. This class is open to all adults, but is specially geared towards educators. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
January 18 Thursday	6 - 8:30 pm $25	Rod Puppetry for Educators Instructor: Julie Kastigar Learn to build and animate simple rod puppets. This form of puppetry can be integrated into curriculum to enhance teaching, storytelling and relationship building among students - or use rod puppets in your own projects and productions! Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
January 20 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.	Coyote Stories by Julie Kastigar Meet Coyote, sacred trickster to many American Indian tribes, who is always learning new lessons about life. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	10:50 am - 12 pm & 12:50 pm - 2 pm (following shows at 10 am and noon $8 per adult and child pair $4 for each additional person	Puppet and Craft Making Workshops See January 6th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.)
January 23 Tuesday	6 - 8:30 pm $25	Theatre Games for the Classroom - Part II Instructor: Anne Sawyer-Aitch Learn even more great theater games to share with your students! In this class, we’ll do scene work that reinforces the mighty improvisational principle of “Yes, and…” - the key to cooperation both on stage and off. Come prepared to move around, laugh, and discuss ways that the various games can be adapted to your unique educational settings. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
January 27 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.	Bate, Bate, Chocolate (Stir, Stir Hot Chocolate) by Magic Lantern Puppet Theater This bilingual (Spanish/English) piece is based on traditional Mexican and American folk songs and games for children. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	10:50 am - 12 pm & 12:50 pm - 2 pm (following shows at 10 am and noon $8 per adult and child pair $4 for each additional person	Puppet and Craft Making Workshops See January 6th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.)
January 30 Tuesday	6:30 - 8:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 30 and Feb. 1 $25	Toy Theatre Instructor: Julie Kastigar Create a small scale puppet show! Take a story, image, or song and turn it into a toy theatre performance. You will build a small stage and puppets, and learn unique ways to breathe life into your show. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.

FEBRUARY

Date	Time and Cost	Event Description	Location
February 3 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.	Retelling the World by Julie Kastigar Through creation stories Coyote tells the story of this world and our place in it. Each day becomes the very day in which the sun, the darkness and the winds are all listening to what we say. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	10:50 am - 12 pm & 12:50 pm - 2 pm (following shows at 10 am and noon $8 per adult and child pair $4 for each additional person	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! Workshops are one hour long, with age-appropriate activities. For kids ages 3 to 12 and adult companions (please no unaccompanied children) Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.)
February 4 Sunday	12:30 - 3:30 pm $30	Marionette Sampler Instructor: Kurt Hunter Learn the basics of marionette theory, construction, and performance in this introductory workshop. Marionette construction, jointing, and stringing will be explained and demonstrated with a variety of styles of marionettes. Hands-on manipulation opportunities will begin with single string puppets and progress to full figures. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
February 6 Tuesday	Two Tuesdays and Two Thursdays: February 6, 8, 13 and 15 6 - 8 pm $30 HOBT is partnering with VSA Arts of MN to offer this class at a reduced rate to students with disabilities.	Mask Making for Youth with Disabilities Instructor: Amy Ballestad This class will look at the ancient art of mask making. Each student will create a unique, wearable mask. Students will explore all aspects of the process - sculpting in clay, papier maché, painting and performing. Ages 14 and up Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
February 10 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.	The Cure For Boredom: A Puppet Opera Presented In Thrilling Cardboard by The Dolly Wagglers This is the story of a wandering fool in an autumnal landscape, and the adventures and characters he happens upon. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	10:50 am - 12 pm & 12:50 pm - 2 pm (following shows at 10 am and noon $8 per adult and child pair $4 for each additional person	Puppet and Craft Making Workshops See February 3rd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.)
.	Three Saturdays: February 10, 17, and 24 2:30 - 5:30 pm $80 (plus a $15 materials fee)	Connecting to the Spirit - Mask Making Instructor: Julie Kastigar Using clay as our mold along with papier maché and paint, we will explore our connection to the spirit world and create a mask that honors and expresses an inner aspect of ourselves or another being to whom we want to show gratitude. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
February 13 Tuesday	7 - 9:00 pm Free First of two meetings. Second meeting is Tuesday, March 27.	May Day Parade Community Meeting Join In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre staff and volunteers to share the hopes and despairs, visions and struggles, that need to be reflected in this year's May Day parade. Everyone welcome - just come. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
February 16 Friday	9 - 11:30 am $20 (plus a $5 materials fee)	Toy Theatre Instructor: Anne Sawyer-Aitch Toy Theatre was a popular parlor entertainment in the age before television and the internet. Students will learn a bit about the history of toy theatre, and then pick a simple song or story, make their stage and puppets, and present their shows to their classmates. SCHOOL RELEASE DAYS FOR AGES 7 AND UP Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
February 17 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.	Feathers and Strings by Kurt Hunter Marionettes Nationally renowned marionette expert will delight the whole family with a series of short inventive pieces, accompanied by a wide range of musical styles. Mostly non-verbal. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	10:50 am - 12 pm & 12:50 pm - 2 pm (following shows at 10 am and noon $8 per adult and child pair $4 for each additional person	Puppet and Craft Making Workshops See February 3rd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.)
February 20 Tuesday	Two Tuesdays and Two Thursdays: February 20, 22, 27 and March 1 6 - 9 pm $110 (plus a $10 materials fee)	Marionette Construction and Performance Instructor: Kurt Hunter Each participant will construct a simple, performance quality marionette out of cheap and readily available materials. Using the completed marionettes, individuals or small groups will explore the movements of their figures and develop short performances. More complex marionette construction and stringing will also be demonstrated. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
February 21 Wednesday	6:30 - 8:30 pm $25	Simple 3-D Mask Making With Kids Instructor: Anne Sawyer-Aitch 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. A quick, fun mask project can enhance a section on social studies, science, world traditions, and more. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
February 24 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.	The Dragonfly Hunter by Walking Boxes Meet young Jabu and his two dragonfly companions as they journey to the underworld to find a missing piece of the sun. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	10:50 am - 12 pm & 12:50 pm - 2 pm (following shows at 10 am and noon $8 per adult and child pair $4 for each additional person	Puppet and Craft Making Workshops See February 3rd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.)

MARCH

Date	Time and Cost	Event Description	Location
March 2 Friday	7:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre This unique three-episode performance series brings us together to give thanks to Water as we grapple with issues of water quality, quantity, and ownership. From “Out of Order” to “Flowing with Beauty and Generosity” Through the emblematic action of restoring the Avalon Theatre’s defunct public drinking fountain, we call for restoring the health of this invaluable, irreplaceable global resource. Each episode features mini-performances, installations and a hands-on “lab” of practical actions and questions, as well as ideas for community advocacy. Grounded in the science -- yet flowing with the spirit -- of Water, Invigorate the Common Well is a theatrical and civic experience that will inform and inspire all ages to stewardship and action. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 3 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.	Punch & Judy by Fifth of November Puppeteers A brand new show celebrating old English folk tales, with a twist of the traditional ‘Punch and Judy’ slapstick comedy! Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	10:50 am - 12 pm & 12:50 pm - 2 pm (following shows at 10 am and noon $8 per adult and child pair $4 for each additional person	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! Workshops are one hour long, with age-appropriate activities. For kids ages 3 to 12 and adult companions (please no unaccompanied children) Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.)
.	2:30 pm and 7:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 4 Sunday	2:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 6 Tuesday	Tuesday and Thursday March 6 and 8 6 - 8:30 pm $30	Rod Puppets Instructor: Julie Kastigar Build and animate your own rod puppet. You will learn techniques for constructing a variety of rod puppets and will build one of your own. Then you will receive instruction on how to puppeteer your new character effectively. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
March 7 Wednesday	Two Wednesdays and Two Fridays: March 7, 9, 14, and 16 6:30 - 8:30 pm $70 (plus a $15 materials fee)	Papier Maché Mask from a Plaster Cast Instructor: Anne Sawyer-Aitch Create a papier maché mask off a real human face. In this multi-session class, we will make plaster casts from each others’ faces, pour a Plaster-of-Paris mold, and build fantastic creatures with clay off these “realistic” bases. Finally, we’ll papier maché, paint, and decorate. Wear paint clothes for all sessions and be ready to get blissfully messy. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
March 8 Thursday	7:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 9 Friday	7:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 10 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.	Batten Down the Hatches: The Unlikely Story of Mutineer Mark by Mike Huber, Mary Jo Nikolai, Amy Ballestad and Mark Safford From the makers of Peggy the Pirate and the Treasure of Mer. There are only three things that even the fiercest pirate is scared of: a red sky at morning, the seductive song of the mermaid, and mutineer Mark joining the crew. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	10:50 am - 12 pm & 12:50 pm - 2 pm (following shows at 10 am and noon $8 per adult and child pair $4 for each additional person	Puppet and Craft Making Workshops See March 3rd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.)
.	2:30 pm and 7:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 11 Sunday	Two Sundays: March 11 and 18 1 - 2:30 pm $35	Marionette Clinic Instructor: Kurt Hunter Have you constructed a marionette that doesn’t work well? Would you like to remedy that? Bring it in for an office visit. In the first session, participants’ marionettes will be examined to discover and explain problems with weighting, jointing, and stringing. A plan of corrective action will be devised for each marionette. Participants will work on the marionettes between sessions. In the second session, final corrections, particularly in stringing, will be made in class. Improve your own marionette and learn good practical information from each other’s difficulties. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
.	2:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 13 Tuesday	Tuesday and Thursday March 13 and 15 6:30 - 8:30 pm $40	Hand Puppets Instructor: Julie Kastigar Discover the vibrant and creative world of hand puppets. You will sculpt and assemble your own hand puppet and get lots of tips on how to bring it to life through movement techniques. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
March 15 Thursday	7:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 16 Friday	7:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 17 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.	The Adventures of Baby Little One by Daniel Polnau Join Baby Little One’s journey through time and space on an epic quest full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	10:50 am - 12 pm & 12:50 pm - 2 pm (following shows at 10 am and noon $8 per adult and child pair $4 for each additional person	Puppet and Craft Making Workshops See March 3rd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.)
.	2:30 pm and 7:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 18 Sunday	2:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 19 Monday	Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday March 19, 20 and 21 7 - 9 pm $55	Poetry, Puppetry And Performance Instructor: Amy Ballestad This class will focus on bringing your creative writing to life through puppetry. Students will create a tabletop puppet show based on their original poems. Class time will be divided between writing exercises and puppet making, with an in-class performance at the end. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
March 20 Tuesday	Tuesday, March 20, Fridays and Saturdays, March 23, 24, 30 and 31 8 pm $12	INFIAMMATO: An Incinderary Opera By Bedlam Theatre Created by Raj Kojis and Daniel Polnau A fantastical visual journey including stunning fire performance, otherworldly circus and the ancient art of shadow puppetry - all set to the score of a haunting live orchestra. Don't miss this outdoor spectacle- Bedlam's first production in its new home. Learn more at: http://www.bedlamtheatre.org/display.php?event=80	Bedlam Theatre 1501 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis.
March 22 Thursday	6 - 8:30 pm $25 (plus a $10 materials fee)	Color Shadow Puppets Instructor: Anne Sawyer-Aitch Learn about the beautiful ancient art form of shadow puppets with a modern twist. Make colorful shadow puppets that can be used in a variety of ways, from performances to story telling in a number of different settings. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/classes/index.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.
.	7:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 23 Friday	7:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	8 pm $12	INFIAMMATO: An Incinderary Opera By Bedlam Theatre Created by Raj Kojis and Daniel Polnau See March 20 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.bedlamtheatre.org/display.php?event=80	Bedlam Theatre 1501 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis.
March 24 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.	Bate, Bate, Chocolate (Stir, Stir, Hot Chocolage) By Magic Lantern Puppet Theater This bilingual (Spanish/English) piece is based on traditional Mexican and American folk songs and games for children. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	10:50 am - 12 pm & 12:50 pm - 2 pm (following shows at 10 am and noon $8 per adult and child pair $4 for each additional person	Puppet and Craft Making Workshops See March 3rd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	HOBT Studio on Third Floor of Plaza Verde 1516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. (Puppet shows are next door at HOBT’s Avalon Theatre.)
.	2:30 pm and 7:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
	8 pm $12	INFIAMMATO: An Incinderary Opera By Bedlam Theatre Created by Raj Kojis and Daniel Polnau See March 20 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.bedlamtheatre.org/display.php?event=80	Bedlam Theatre 1501 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis.
March 25 Sunday	2:30 pm All seats $20 Seniors, students with valid ID, children 12 yrs and under, and groups of more than 10 persons: $15	Invigorate the Common Well Episode #1 Come to the Well When Water Is Frozen March 2 - 25, 2007 By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre See March 2nd listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mainstage/invigorate/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 27 Tuesday	7 - 9:00 pm Free	May Day Parade Community Meeting Join In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre staff and volunteers to share the hopes and despairs, visions and struggles, that need to be reflected in this year's May Day parade. Everyone welcome - just come. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/index.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
March 30 Friday	8 pm $12	INFIAMMATO: An Incinderary Opera By Bedlam Theatre Created by Raj Kojis and Daniel Polnau See March 20 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.bedlamtheatre.org/display.php?event=80	Bedlam Theatre 1501 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis.
March 31 Saturday	8 pm $12	INFIAMMATO: An Incinderary Opera By Bedlam Theatre Created by Raj Kojis and Daniel Polnau See March 20 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.bedlamtheatre.org/display.php?event=80	Bedlam Theatre 1501 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis.

APRIL

Date	Time and Cost	Event Description	Location
April 6 Friday	8:00 pm April 6 - 7 $12	All the way from Vermont... Bread and Puppet presents How to Turn Distress into Success: A Parable of War and Its Making by Bread and Puppet Theatre With the help of the National More-More-More Society the Student of Success is taught a lesson: how the transformation of distress into success transforms success. The Population is a child in the arms of Truth. But Truth gets employed by the Executive to ready the Population for war. War is leaned in a butcher’s shop. The dance of the Collateral Damage Dancers concludes the lesson. The puppets are from cardboard; the music is live and includes an ancient Georgian chant. Learn more at: http://www.bedlamtheatre.org/display.php?event=89	Bedlam Theatre 1501 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis.
April 7 Saturday	April 7 - May 3 Tues. & Thurs. evenings: 7 - 9 pm Sat. 9 - 11 am & 1 - 3 pm Workshops are free. Donations are graciously accepted, always welcome, and much needed.	May Day Public Workshops Help build the puppets for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre's May Day Parade. How it Works: 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. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/part/wshops.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
.	11 am - 4 pm Free Hunter Marionettes Performances at 11 am and 1 pm	Walker Art Center Free First Saturday Performance: Sock Puppet Serenade Join Kurt Hunter Marrionettes as they present an inventive, object-theater experiment for families. Art-Making for the Entire Family: Reinvented Roles Repurpose a variety of found objects to make puppets with personality. Performance Activity: On-the-Spot Fun Bring your puppet creations to the U.S. Bank Orientation Lounge to take part in an improvised group show. Learn more at: http://calendar.walkerart.org/event.wac?id=3749	Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
.	8:00 pm April 6 - 7 $12	All the way from Vermont... Bread and Puppet presents How to Turn Distress into Success: A Parable of War and Its Making by Bread and Puppet Theatre See April 6 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.bedlamtheatre.org/display.php?event=89	Bedlam Theatre 1501 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis.
April 8 Sunday	3:00 pm Pass the Hat.	All the way from Vermont... Bread and Puppet presents The Everything Is Fine Circus THE EVERYTHING IS FINE CIRCUS features choreographies of beautiful blue horses, the explosive antics of the dancing bears, Pinky the FEMA elephant, harmonic turkeys, the Rotten Idea Theater's distillation of political issues and much more, all accompanied by the B&P Circus Band. Learn more at: http://www.bedlamtheatre.org/display.php?event=89	Bedlam Theatre 1501 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis. Outdoors (Weather Permitting)
April 10 Tuesday	7 - 9 pm Workshops are free. Donations are graciously accepted, always welcome, and much needed.	May Day Public Workshops Help build the puppets for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre's May Day Parade. See April 7 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/part/wshops.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
April 12 Thursday	7 - 9 pm Workshops are free. Donations are graciously accepted, always welcome, and much needed.	May Day Public Workshops Help build the puppets for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre's May Day Parade. See April 7 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/part/wshops.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
April 14 Saturday	9 - 11 am & 1 - 3 pm Workshops are free. Donations are graciously accepted, always welcome, and much needed.	May Day Public Workshops Help build the puppets for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre's May Day Parade. See April 7 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/part/wshops.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
.	11:15 am Free	Saturday Live! @ St. Paul Central Library Hunter Marionettes. Accompanied by music ranging from classical to lively dance tunes, each member of this cast of intricate, hand-crafted marionettes will entertain you with his or her own special talents. Learn more at: http://www.stpaul.lib.mn.us/saturdaylive/index.html	St. Paul Central Library, 90 West Fourth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota
April 17 Tuesday	7 - 9 pm Workshops are free. Donations are graciously accepted, always welcome, and much needed.	May Day Public Workshops Help build the puppets for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre's May Day Parade. See April 7 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/part/wshops.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
April 19 Thursday	7 - 9 pm Workshops are free. Donations are graciously accepted, always welcome, and much needed.	May Day Public Workshops Help build the puppets for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre's May Day Parade. See April 7 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/part/wshops.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
.	8:00 pm April 19 - 21 $18 ($14 Walker members)	ANIMO by Improbable Theatre UK/Minneapolis (U.S. Premiere) A newspaper morphs into a swan, a bristle brush becomes a swamp creature, and a slew of characters are born before your very eyes during this spot-on, on-the-spot evening of improvised “chaos magic.” Improbable Theatre (Shockheaded Peter, 70 Hill Lane, Spirit, and The Hanging Man) transforms the everyday into the sublime. Founders Phelim McDermott, Lee Simpson, and Julian Crouch team up with local musicians, puppeteers, and performers to create a special Minneapolis version of their everinventive, object-theater experiment ANIMO. Eschewing a script, set, or any such formal structure, the company animates a range of everyday materials and found objects during an hour of completely unique improvised theater. Care to take part? Call 612.375.7624 for complete information on workshops. Special family performance Sat., April 21st at 2:00 pm. Learn more at: http://calendar.walkerart.org/canopy.wac?id=3100	McGuire Theater Walker Art Center 1750 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403
April 20 Friday	8:00 pm April 19 - 21 $18 ($14 Walker members)	ANIMO by Improbable Theatre UK/Minneapolis (U.S. Premiere) See listing for April 19th above.	McGuire Theater Walker Art Center 1750 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403
April 21 Saturday	9 - 11 am & 1 - 3 pm Workshops are free. Donations are graciously accepted, always welcome, and much needed.	May Day Public Workshops Help build the puppets for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre's May Day Parade. See April 7 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/part/wshops.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
.	2:00 pm $12 ($10 Walker members)	Special "Family ANIMO" by Improbable Theatre UK/Minneapolis (U.S. Premiere) See listing for April 19th above.	McGuire Theater Walker Art Center 1750 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403
.	8:00 pm April 19 - 21 $18 ($14 Walker members)	ANIMO by Improbable Theatre UK/Minneapolis (U.S. Premiere) See listing for April 19th above.	McGuire Theater Walker Art Center 1750 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403
April 24 Tuesday	7 - 9 pm Workshops are free. Donations are graciously accepted, always welcome, and much needed.	May Day Public Workshops Help build the puppets for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre's May Day Parade. See April 7 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/part/wshops.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
April 26 Thursday	7 - 9 pm Workshops are free. Donations are graciously accepted, always welcome, and much needed.	May Day Public Workshops Help build the puppets for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre's May Day Parade. See April 7 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/part/wshops.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
April 28 Saturday	9 - 11 am & 1 - 3 pm Workshops are free. Donations are graciously accepted, always welcome, and much needed.	May Day Public Workshops Help build the puppets for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre's May Day Parade. See April 7 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/part/wshops.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
.	1 - 4:30 pm FREE	Family Puppet Festival Watch puppet shows. Build your own puppet. Perform with your own puppet. Watch some more puppet shows. Join in the fun when the Twin Cities Puppeteers and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church host a free event for families as a part of the Puppeteers of America’s National Day of Puppetry. Learn more at: http://www.tcpuppet.org/	Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church, 7600 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, Minnesota

MAY

Date	Time and Cost	Event Description	Location
May 1 Tuesday	April 7 - May 3 Tues. & Thurs. evenings: 7 - 9 pm Sat. 9 - 11 am & 1 - 3 pm Workshops are free. Donations are graciously accepted, always welcome, and much needed.	May Day Public Workshops Help build the puppets for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre's May Day Parade. How it Works: 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. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/part/wshops.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
May 3 Thursday	7 - 9 pm Workshops are free. Donations are graciously accepted, always welcome, and much needed.	May Day Public Workshops Help build the puppets for In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre's May Day Parade. See April 7 listing above. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/part/wshops.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Minneapolis
May 6 Sunday	1:00 pm Free	33rd Annual May Day Parade and Festival By In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre and Friends 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. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/mayday/index.html	Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis
May 8 Tuesday	May 8 - June 3 Various Times $12.00	The Green Sheep Based on MEM FOX & JUDY HORACEK's book Where is the Green Sheep? Performed by WINDMILL PERFORMING ARTS from Adelaide, Australia Mem Fox's award-winning book Where is the Green Sheep? comes to life in settings inspired by Judy Horacek's whimsical illustrations. In this delightful, internationally-acclaimed production, the audience sits together on a patch of green grass while the action takes place all around them on every side. A wonderful play of actors and puppets, and silly sheep of every color. Babies and toddlers will be captivated as they join the interactive search for the elusive Green Sheep. Learn more at: http://www.childrenstheatre.org/2007/greensheep.html See photos at: http://www.windmill.org.au/2006/photo_greensheep.htm	The Children's Theatre Company, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis

JUNE

Date	Time and Cost	Event Description	Location
June 8 Friday	8:00 pm $20.00	Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Ten Thousand Things Theatre Ten Thousand Things Theater takes a bare bones look at the flower shop on Skid Row that grows sorely misguided varieties of love. Learn more at: http://www.tenthousandthings.org/schedule.asp?prodid=19	Open Book 1011 Washington Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN
June 9 Saturday	8:00 pm $20.00	Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Ten Thousand Things Theatre See June 8th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.tenthousandthings.org/schedule.asp?prodid=19	Open Book 1011 Washington Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN
June 10 Sunday	8:00 pm $20.00	Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Ten Thousand Things Theatre See June 8th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.tenthousandthings.org/schedule.asp?prodid=19	Open Book 1011 Washington Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN
June 15 Friday	8:00 pm $20.00	Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Ten Thousand Things Theatre See June 8th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.tenthousandthings.org/schedule.asp?prodid=19	MN Opera Center 620 North First Street Minneapolis, MN
June 16 Saturday	8:00 pm $20.00	Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Ten Thousand Things Theatre See June 8th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.tenthousandthings.org/schedule.asp?prodid=19	MN Opera Center 620 North First Street Minneapolis, MN
June 17 Sunday	8:00 pm $20.00	Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Ten Thousand Things Theatre See June 8th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.tenthousandthings.org/schedule.asp?prodid=19	MN Opera Center 620 North First Street Minneapolis, MN
June 22 Friday	8:00 pm $20.00	Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Ten Thousand Things Theatre See June 8th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.tenthousandthings.org/schedule.asp?prodid=19	MN Opera Center 620 North First Street Minneapolis, MN
June 23 Saturday	8:00 pm $20.00	Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Ten Thousand Things Theatre See June 8th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.tenthousandthings.org/schedule.asp?prodid=19	MN Opera Center 620 North First Street Minneapolis, MN
June 24 Sunday	8:00 pm $20.00	Little Shop of Horrors Presented by Ten Thousand Things Theatre See June 8th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.tenthousandthings.org/schedule.asp?prodid=19	MN Opera Center 620 North First Street Minneapolis, MN

July

Date	Time and Cost	Event Description	Location
July 17 - 22 Tuesday - Sunday	See website for details.	Puppet Rampage 2007 The Puppeteers of America's 2007 national puppetry festival. Performances, workshops, exhibit, store ... Exciting details too numerous to mention. Check out the official website at the link below. Learn more at: http://www.puppetrampage2007.org	Concordia University, 275 Syndicate Street North, St. Paul, Minnesota

September

Date	Time and Cost	Event Description	Location
Sept. 5th Wednesday	8:00 pm (7:00 doors) $7-$15 (pay what you can)	Barebones Fun Raiser Barebones Productions to benefit the 14th annual Halloween Extravaganza Another Barebones FUNraiser. Come for an evening of spectacular imagery and sound while supporting the upcoming Halloween Extravaganza, at Hidden Falls. Stop by for cabaret style performance including puppetry by Soozin Hirschmugl, Daniel Polnau, Mark Safford and more. Learn more at: http://blb.ciceron.com/calendar.asp?eventId=4057&date=9/5/2007	Bryant Lake Bowl 810 West Lake Street Minneapolis, MN
Sept. 14th Friday	7:00 pm $5	Heart of the Beast Benefit Concert Featuring Marty Winkler and Friends Winkler will reunite with The Collective, her female a cappella group with Kate Bordeaux and Katy Thomasberg. Winkler will also perform selections from The Throne, an original musical she is developing with her husband, songwriter Noel Holston, and Georgia playwright Mary Padgelek; followed by original songs and cover tunes with her longtime Minneapolis guitar player Tate Ferguson. Marty Winkler opened the Minneapolis leg of the final Lilith Fair tour in 1999. She is currently recording her third album, Under Your Heart, with producer and bassist Michael C. Steele in Athens, Georgia. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre 1500 East Lake St. Minneapolis
Sept. 28th Friday	8:00 pm Audlts $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created adn directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 A Prelude to Faust, created by Michael Sommers, inspired by the Faust plays of Goethe and Marlow,is a contemporary view of these classic texts. Designed and directed by Michael Sommers, with score written by Michael Koerner, this work is ideally scaled to the new Open Eye Theatre and will showcase not only the unique style of Open Eye, but introduce audiences of all ages to an art form unlike any other on the Twin City stages. Sommers has created parallel worlds of puppetry and a psychological landscape of imagery and object manipulation. The puppetry world centers on the adventures of Kasper (based on the traditional Kasper puppet) as he follows Dr. Faustus’ path to be confronted by the ultimate choice of a pact with the devil. The psychological world is conjured through the “Everyman” examining the consequences of his actions as he seeks a path to freedom and fulfillment. A Prelude to Faust is an exploration and visual meditation on the concept of “the final deed”. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Sept. 29th Saturday	8:00 pm Audlts $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created adn directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Sept. 28th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Sept. 30th Saturday	4:00 pm Audlts $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created adn directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Sept. 28th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN

October

Date	Time and Cost	Event Description	Location
Oct. 4th Thursday	7:30 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 A Prelude to Faust, created by Michael Sommers, inspired by the Faust plays of Goethe and Marlow,is a contemporary view of these classic texts. Designed and directed by Michael Sommers, with score written by Michael Koerner, this work is ideally scaled to the new Open Eye Theatre and will showcase not only the unique style of Open Eye, but introduce audiences of all ages to an art form unlike any other on the Twin City stages. Sommers has created parallel worlds of puppetry and a psychological landscape of imagery and object manipulation. The puppetry world centers on the adventures of Kasper (based on the traditional Kasper puppet) as he follows Dr. Faustus’ path to be confronted by the ultimate choice of a pact with the devil. The psychological world is conjured through the “Everyman” examining the consequences of his actions as he seeks a path to freedom and fulfillment. A Prelude to Faust is an exploration and visual meditation on the concept of “the final deed”. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 5th Friday	8:00 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Oct. 4th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 6th 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.	Little Grandpa’s Big Adventure by Open Eye Figure Theatre It’s just another day in Little Grandpa’s neighborhood, until alien creatures sneak in and leave their little monster baby to take a nap. A puppet extravaganza for all ages. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre 1500 East Lake St. Minneapolis
Oct. 6th Saturday	8:00 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Oct. 4th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 7th Sunday	4:00 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Oct. 4th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 8th Monday	7:30 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Oct. 4th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 11th Thursday	7:30 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Oct. 4th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 12th Friday	8:00 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Oct. 4th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 12th Friday	Midnight Free (on TV)	Transylvania Television Created by Gordon Smuder TVTV, or Transylvania Television, is a situational comedy about dysfunctional misfit monsters trying to run a TV station. Set in the darkest corner of Eastern Europe in the fabled land between the forests -- Transylvania -- the show features an all-puppet cast of incredibly appealing characters that turn the traditional monster stereotypes on their heads. And send Halloween cliches running for the hills! This is a puppet sitcom FOR GROWN_UPS! That's why we're on at Midnight. Learn more at: http://www.transylvania-tv.com/	Twin Cities channel 23 (The CW)
Oct. 13th 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.	The Pirates of Pine Apple Island by George Meyer and the Village Theatre A pirate show that takes a brother and sister around the world in search of their lost parents. Great for all ages. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre 1500 East Lake St. Minneapolis
Oct. 13th Saturday	12:30, 1:30, 2:30 3:30 Free with Museum Admission Adults $8 Seniors $6 Children 6-17 $4	Circus Minimus Puppetry At the Minnesota History Center Oct. 13 - 28 WHAT MAKES MINNESOTA MINNESOTA? What people, places, events adn things have most shaped Minnesota in its 150 years of being a state? You decide, in this playful tour of the legends, roadside attractions adn beloved ecentricities that make Minnesota what it is today. and MINNESOTA AHA! Celebrate Minnesota's 150th birthday with clown scholar Professor Historificus and his astute cat, Walter Mondale, as they unravel the stories behind great Minnesota inventions. Learn more at: http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Results.cfm?EventID=2737	MN History Center 345 Kellog Blvd. St. Paul, MN
Oct. 13th Saturday	8:00 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Oct. 4th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 14th Sunday	12:30 pm and 3:15 pm Free	Treasured Boxes - Family Day at the Minneapolis Institute of Art Featuring The Hunter Marionettes with Fred the Dancing Cardboard Box Marvel at “Fred the Dancing Cardboard Box” and other imaginative marionettes. After the show, pick up some of the tricks of the trade and learn how to make your own marionette at home. All ages welcome. Plus art5 activities, storytelling, music and much more. Learn more at: http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197	Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis
Oct. 14th Sunday	12:30, 1:30, 2:30 3:30 Free with Museum Admission Adults $8 Seniors $6 Children 6-17 $4	Circus Minimus Puppetry At the Minnesota History Center Oct. 13 - 28 See Oct. 13th listing above. Learn more at: http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Results.cfm?EventID=2737	MN History Center 345 Kellog Blvd. St. Paul, MN
Oct. 14th Sunday	4:00 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Oct. 4th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 18th Thursday	7:30 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Oct. 4th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 19th Friday	8:00 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Oct. 4th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 19th Friday	8:00 pm $8	Puppets and More @Patrick's Cabaret Local and soon to be famous puppeteer Bart Buch brings a great mix of puppets and more to the cabaret featuring: Masanari Kawahara with an original, intimate, sorta buddhist, puppet show. Alex Strachota will play original music on guitar and piano. Les Ourses, a pretty art rock band will play pretty art rock. Trevor Adams will be showing an original film. Soozin Hirschmugl will perform, "At Day’s Close" inspired by the paintings of Pieter Bruggel Sr. and the Night Sky. Learn more at: http://www.patrickscabaret.org/cal/event.php?calendar=1&category=&event=1523&date=2007-10-19	Patrick's Cabaret 3010 Minnehaha Avenue Minneapolis
Oct. 20th 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.	Feathers and Strings by Kurt Hunter Marionettes Nationally renowned marionette expert, Kurt Hunter, will delight the whole family with a series of short inventive pieces, accompanied by a wide range of musical styles. Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre 1500 East Lake St. Minneapolis
Oct. 20th Saturday	12:30, 1:30, 2:30 3:30 Free with Museum Admission Adults $8 Seniors $6 Children 6-17 $4	Circus Minimus Puppetry At the Minnesota History Center Oct. 13 - 28 See Oct. 13th listing above. Learn more at: http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Results.cfm?EventID=2737	MN History Center 345 Kellog Blvd. St. Paul, MN
Oct. 20th Saturday	8:00 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Oct. 4th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 20th Saturday	8:00 pm $8	Puppets and More @Patrick's Cabaret See Oct. 19th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.patrickscabaret.org/cal/event.php?calendar=1&category=&event=1523&date=2007-10-19	Patrick's Cabaret 3010 Minnehaha Avenue Minneapolis
Oct. 21st Sunday	12:30, 1:30, 2:30 3:30 Free with Museum Admission Adults $8 Seniors $6 Children 6-17 $4	Circus Minimus Puppetry At the Minnesota History Center Oct. 13 - 28 See Oct. 13th listing above. Learn more at: http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Results.cfm?EventID=2737	MN History Center 345 Kellog Blvd. St. Paul, MN
Oct. 21th Sunday	4:00 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Oct. 4th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 22nd Monday	7:30 pm adults $15 Student/SR $12	A Prelude to Faust Created and directed by Michael Sommers Sept. 28 - Oct. 21 See Oct. 4th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.openeyetheatre.org	Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th St. Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 27th 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.	Halloweeno by Margo McCreary, Barb Tilsen and Gayla Ellis Songs, games, a slide show and a puppet show all rolled into one. Kids, wear your costumes! Learn more at: http://www.hobt.org/outreach/sat_shows.html	In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre 1500 East Lake St. Minneapolis
Oct. 27th Saturday	12:30, 1:30, 2:30 3:30 Free with Museum Admission Adults $8 Seniors $6 Children 6-17 $4	Circus Minimus Puppetry At the Minnesota History Center Oct. 13 - 28 See Oct. 13th listing above. Learn more at: http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Results.cfm?EventID=2737	MN History Center 345 Kellog Blvd. St. Paul, MN
Oct. 27th Saturday	7:00 pm Donations welcomed.	Mississippi River Styx 14th Annual Halloween Extravaganza by BareBones Productions Oct. 27-28 & 30-31 This year's show begins and ends at the MISSISSIPPI RIVER STYX and the intersection of 5 underworld rivers guarded by a three headed Catfish and the Bald Eagle Harpies. Watch out for the arrival of your conscience. This year’s Halloween Show is located at the base of the North Entrance to Hidden Falls Park. The entrance is off of Mississippi River Boulevard, roughly ¼ mile south of the Ford Parkway Bridge. On site parking is available. Limited haybale seating will be provided. Audience members are advised to dress for the weather. Masks and costumes are encouraged. Wednesday's performance will be held rain or shine. Learn more at: http://www.bedlamtheatre.org/display.php?event=118	Hidden Falls Park
Oct. 28th Sunday	12:30, 1:30, 2:30 3:30 Free with Museum Admission Adults $8 Seniors $6 Children 6-17 $4	Circus Minimus Puppetry At the Minnesota History Center Oct. 13 - 28 See Oct. 13th listing above. Learn more at: http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Results.cfm?EventID=2737	MN History Center 345 Kellog Blvd. St. Paul, MN
Oct. 28th Sunday	7:00 pm Donations welcomed.	Mississippi River Styx 14th Annual Halloween Extravaganza by BareBones Productions Oct. 27-28 & 30-31 See Oct. 27th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.bedlamtheatre.org/display.php?event=118	Hidden Falls Park
Oct. 30th Tuesday	7:00 pm Donations welcomed.	Mississippi River Styx 14th Annual Halloween Extravaganza by BareBones Productions Oct. 27-28 & 30-31 See Oct. 27th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.bedlamtheatre.org/display.php?event=118	Hidden Falls Park
Oct. 31th Wednesday	7:00 pm Donations welcomed.	Mississippi River Styx 14th Annual Halloween Extravaganza by BareBones Productions Oct. 27-28 & 30-31 See Oct. 27th listing above. Learn more at: http://www.bedlamtheatre.org/display.php?event=118	Hidden Falls Park

NOVEMBER
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
				1	2	3 Instruments of Tortuga 10 am and noon
4	5	6	7	8	9	10 Minnesota Aha! 10 am and noon
11	12	13	14 A Special Trade 10 am and 12 pm	15 A Special Trade 4 pm	16 A Special Trade 7 pm	17 The Crooked Man 10 am and noon A Special Trade 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm
18 A Special Trade 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm	19	20 A Special Trade 12 pm, 4 pm	21 A Special Trade 12 pm, 4 pm	22 THANKSGIVING	23 A Special Trade 12 pm, 2 pm, 7 pm	24 A Special Trade 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm
25 A Special Trade 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm	26	27 A Special Trade 4 pm	28 A Special Trade 4 pm	29 A Special Trade 4 pm	30 A Special Trade 12 pm, 7 pm

Performance and Event Details

This shadow puppet show follows Tortuga Turtle traveling through the universe using his inner strength to overcome the obstacles that life presents.

$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.