Rumpelstiltskin
Spins Straw into Gold at Center for
Puppetry Arts
Traditional fairy tale
brought to life with enchanting old-world marionettes
Audiences are in for a treat this
summer as the Center for Puppetry Arts reprises their original production of Rumpelstiltskin!
Featuring fun music and all the antics of the infamous imp himself, this
classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale is sure to spin grins onto the faces of kids
and adults alike!
“My
daughter can spin straw into gold!” brags Kate’s father. Now, held captive by the
greedy queen, Kate must find a way to make good on her father’s boast or remain
imprisoned! A mysterious little man appears and offers his magical
assistance…but at what price?
Adapted by
Bobby Box and Michael Haverty, Rumpelstiltskin is performed with
colorful, hand-crafted marionettes designed and constructed by the Center’s own
puppet builders. Amy Sweeney, the Center’s head puppeteer, makes her
directorial debut with this lively production that features veteran puppeteers
Reay Kaplan and Tim Sweeney.
Rumpelstiltskin will run from
August 1-September 8, 2013, in the Downstairs Theater. Show times are as
follows:
·
Thursday-Friday:
10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
·
Saturday:
11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
·
Sunday:
1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Please note this
production has no performances on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. However, patrons may
enjoy the Center’s Discovery Days programming on
Tuesdays in August and September.
Tickets include Museum admission as well
as the Create-A-Puppet Workshop (or To-Go Kit), where children can make their
own Blue Bird rod and string puppet. TICKETS
ARE $9.25 (MEMBERS) / $16.50 (NONMEMBERS) AND CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT WWW.PUPPET.ORG OR BY CALLING THE TICKET SALES OFFICE AT 404-873-3391.
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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 •
National Endowment 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, visit www.puppet.org/about/sponsors.shtml.
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.
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