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WHAT: Galapagos George, The Little Tortoise That Could by Barefoot Puppet Theatre of Richmond, VA

Journey to the far-off Galapagos Islands and meet George – a giant Galapagos Tortoise and the last of his kind. Watch George grow up in this show brimming with creatures: sea turtles, lizards, hungry goats, sea lions, and even dancing blue-footed birdies. Watch out for the pirates, though! In this uplifting eco-fable, solo puppeteer Heidi Rugg shares the true story of this famous, not-so-little tortoise and the islands he calls “home.”

For more information about Barefoot Puppet Theatre, visit www.barefootpuppets.com.

WHEN: March 19 – April 7, 2013

Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

The Center is closed on Sunday, March 31.

WHERE: Center for Puppetry Arts

1404 Spring Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30309

HOW: Tickets for patrons ages two and older are $9.25 (Members) and $16.50 (Nonmembers) and include the performance, museum admission, and the Create-A-Puppet Workshop (or Create-A-Puppet To-Go Kit). ORDER TICKETS AT WWW.PUPPET.ORG OR BY CALLING THE TICKET SALES OFFICE AT 404-873-3391.

For more information, call 404-873-3391 or visit http://puppet.org/perform/galapagosgeorge.shtml.

CREATE-A-PUPPET WORKSHOP

With the all-inclusive ticket, visitors can also enjoy the Create-A-Puppet Workshop, where they create their own Terrific Tortoise Rod Puppet, or pick up a Create-A-Puppet To-Go Kit to continue the fun at home!

MUSEUM

Investigate all kinds of puppets in the Center’s permanent museum collections PUPPETS: The Power of Wonder and Passports: New Arrivals from the World of Puppetry, as well as our exclusive Jim Henson exhibits. Visit www.puppet.org/museum for more information on the Museum and Special Exhibits.

*The Center for Puppetry Arts is supported in part by: Fulton County Arts Council • Isdell Family Foundation • Aetna Foundation • The Zeist Foundation • City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs • Georgia Council for the Arts • WSB-TV Family 2 Family Project • AT&T The Real Yellow Pages • Regency Suites Hotel • For a complete list of the Center’s major supporters, please www.puppet.org.

*Center for Puppetry Arts® is a unique cultural treasure – a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened, and entertained. Since 1978, the Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances, curriculum-based workshops, and the hands-on Museum as well as Distance Learning and Outreach programs. Center for Puppetry Arts is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and is supported in part by contributions from corporations, foundations, government agencies, and individuals. Major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council. These programs are supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly. GCA also receives support from its partner agency, the National Endowment for the Arts. Major support is provided by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs. The Center is a Member of Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for the American theatre. The Center also serves as headquarters of UNIMA-USA, the American branch of Union Internationale de la Marionnette, the international puppetry organization.