Rudolph Has an Extended Stay at the Center for Puppetry Arts!

A performance so bright, some might even say it glows! Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ is flying to the Center for Puppetry Arts once again this holiday season!  The classic tale will be presented in the Mainstage Theater, November 7 – December 31.  The holiday spectacular was adapted by Jon Ludwig and is directed by Tim Sweeney.  Based on the timeless 1964 stop-motion animated television special, this must-see show is a favorite for all ages. Rudolph the Red Nosed-Reindeer™ is filled with adventure, friendship, and bound to bring joy to all this bright and merry season!  Patrons will watch in wonder as the North Pole truly comes to life through the use of rod and body puppets meticulously designed by the Center’s Resident Puppet Builder Jason Hines and constructed by the Center’s team of puppet builders. Puppeteers Dolph Amick, Nikolas Carleo, Brian Harrison, Emily Marsh, Kathryn O’Shea, and Anna Claire Walker create the magic of the classic tale on stage. Sam the Snowman™ will once again narrate the beloved tale of unlikely friendship formed among Rudolph™, Hermey the Elf™, Yukon Cornelius™,   and all of the magnificent misfit toys.  While narrowly escaping the grips of Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster™ and braving perilous blizzards, their journey is sure to warm hearts as the friends learn the importance of being true to one’s self and accepting others along the way.  Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerTM is recommended for ages 4 and up. All-inclusive tickets to all shows also include entrance to the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, where guests can make and decorate their own King Moonracer™ Rod and String Puppet, as well as admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum.                                                The show schedule is as follows: ·     November 7-19:             o  Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. o  Saturday: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.  o  Sunday: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m *Reduced-price previews November 7 & 8 ·     November 21-26: o  Tuesday: 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. o  Wednesday: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. o  Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. o  Sunday: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. *The Center will be closed on Thursday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving Day ·     November 28-December 10: o  Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. o  Saturday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. o  Sunday: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. (special 5 p.m. show on December 10 only) ·     December 12-24: o  Tuesday-Wednesday: 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. o  Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. o  Saturday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. o  Sunday: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. *The Center will be closed on Monday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day ·     December 26-31: o  Tuesday-Wednesday: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. o  Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. o  Saturday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. o  Sunday: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets prices vary by date and start at $9.25 (Members) and $19.50 (nonmembers); all-inclusive tickets include admission to the show, the Worlds of Puppetry Museum (with the largest collection of Jim Henson puppets and artifacts in the world as well as a Global Gallery), and entrance to the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™ where guests can make and decorate their own King Moonracer™ Rod and String Puppet and perform with it on the Center’s classroom stage.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.puppet.org or by calling 404.873.3391.

Center for Puppetry Arts to host enchanting events for boys and girls of all ages

Step right up! The Center for Puppetry Arts will kick off the 2017-2018 season with the anticipated return of Cinderella Della Circus.  The magical, circus-themed show will be supplemented with a number of applause-worthy, free weekend events to celebrate the high-flying spirit of the show.   The Center for Puppetry Arts will somersault into fun on Saturday, June 24 with a carnival to celebrate the show’s opening weekend.  Patrons can enjoy a bounce house, fresh popcorn, and a visit from our friends Bean & Bear who will be clowning and performing walk around puppetry and magic tricks. Cinderella is a pro at walking the tightrope, so patrons will have a chance to learn some of her tricks!  On Saturday, July 8, the Center will host Circus Arts Day.  Members of Atlanta’s Circus Arts Institute will be on-site giving lessons in tightrope walking simulations and scarf juggling. They will be joined by a stilt walker, who will roam the atrium on sky-high stilts.                            A sensory-friendly version of Cinderella Della Circus will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, to continue the Center’s ASD initiative.  During this performance, the following alterations will be employed:  theater lights dimmed down but not out, consistent sound levels and lower volume of show soundtrack, freedom for children to talk and to leave their seat if necessary, a quiet zone in the lobby and permission to bring quiet, contained snacks, and beverages.  These adjustments will continue into the museum and Create-A-Puppet Workshop. Cinderella Della Circus uses marionette puppets, including some that do special tricks.  Guests interested in learning how to use a marionette will get the chance on Saturday, July 15!  The Center’s staff of puppeteers will be leading demos and teaching an introductory lesson on marionette puppetry using hand-made scarf marionettes. Finally, the Center will celebrate the show’s final weekend on Saturday, July 22, with a truly sparkling activity – bedazzling!  In the spirit of Cinderella’s famous slippers, patrons are invited to bedazzle their own shoes.  The Center has partnered with Atlanta-area Shoe Carnival stores to offer a 30% off discount on a new pair of shoes.  Families are encouraged to purchase those before the show and bring them to decorate after the performance.  The Center will provide all the bedazzling supplies. All of these events will take place between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the days listed and are included at no additional charge with an all-inclusive admission.  Cinderella Della Circus is presented in the Mainstage Theater, June 20 – July 23.  Reduced-price previews will take place June 20 and 21.  Show times are as follows: Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. and noon Saturday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are $9.75 (Members) and $19.50 (nonmembers) – plus sales tax.  Tickets include admission to the performance, the Worlds of Puppetry Museum (with the largest collection of Jim Henson puppets and artifacts in the world as well as a Global Gallery) and entrance to the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, where guests can make and decorate their own special Stretcho Rod Puppet and perform with it on our classroom stage.  Tickets are available online at www.puppet.org or by calling 404.873.3391.

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS - Rumpelstiltskin Returns!

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.