New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets
Dig Those Dinosaurs:
The past is alive with prehistoric performers! May we introduce our Extinct Entertainers? Elvis- Saurus and Ted Pterodactyl lead in the Fossil Follies with our Madcap Mesozoic Marionettes! Silly is the word for this show, with colorful dinosaurs everywhere!
About Beale Street Puppets:
Beale Street Puppets has been delighting family audiences since 1988 with its musical marionette shows!
Owner and Gracious Queen is Jill Kyle-Keith, who graduated in- cough cough- 1979 with a Bachelor's Degree in Performance Theatre from the University of Maryland. Luckily for Jill, the theatre department at that time also taught puppetry, and she's been working as a professional puppeteer ever since.
Ticket Price: $8 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up, and for little ones starting to crawl or walk.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets
Dig Those Dinosaurs:
The past is alive with prehistoric performers! May we introduce our Extinct Entertainers? Elvis- Saurus and Ted Pterodactyl lead in the Fossil Follies with our Madcap Mesozoic Marionettes! Silly is the word for this show, with colorful dinosaurs everywhere!
About Beale Street Puppets:
Beale Street Puppets has been delighting family audiences since 1988 with its musical marionette shows!
Owner and Gracious Queen is Jill Kyle-Keith, who graduated in- cough cough- 1979 with a Bachelor's Degree in Performance Theatre from the University of Maryland. Luckily for Jill, the theatre department at that time also taught puppetry, and she's been working as a professional puppeteer ever since.
Ticket Price: $8 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up, and for little ones starting to crawl or walk.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
Tiny Tots starring Jennie the Cat
Jennie the Cat programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!
Ticket Price: $8 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up, and for little ones starting to crawl or walk.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: Community Helpers Experience
Penny Russell (she/hers) is a Puppeteer, Musician, and Teaching Artist based in Prince George’s County, MD. She is a Master Teaching Artist with Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts; and teaches Music, Drama, Puppetry, and Self-Advocacy through the Arts to children and adults on the autism spectrum for ArtStream. Penny studied Folklore and Mythology at the University of Maryland, College Park where she received degrees in Sociology and English. She has performed for Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center, Adventure Theater, The Puppet Company, and the National Theater among others; and has presented workshops for the National Science Teachers Convention, Virginia STEM and Library Conference, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center, The Actor’s Center, and schools across the country. Penny volunteers in her community [Warm Nights, Community Café, Yard Dramas] and beyond [International Guest House, The Iona Community, Mt Harmony Drama]; and was an original cast member of “Am I Welcome?”, an LGBT+ puppet show about inclusion. She loves connecting and communicating through the arts; and believes that the arts are for everyone.
Ticket Price: $8 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up, and for little ones starting to crawl or walk.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
Tiny Tots starring Jennie the Cat
Jennie the Cat programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!
Ticket Price: $8 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up, and for little ones starting to crawl or walk.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
Tiny Tots starring Jennie the Cat
Jennie the Cat programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!
Ticket Price: $8 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up, and for little ones starting to crawl or walk.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: Community Helpers Experience
Penny Russell (she/hers) is a Puppeteer, Musician, and Teaching Artist based in Prince George’s County, MD. She is a Master Teaching Artist with Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts; and teaches Music, Drama, Puppetry, and Self-Advocacy through the Arts to children and adults on the autism spectrum for ArtStream. Penny studied Folklore and Mythology at the University of Maryland, College Park where she received degrees in Sociology and English. She has performed for Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center, Adventure Theater, The Puppet Company, and the National Theater among others; and has presented workshops for the National Science Teachers Convention, Virginia STEM and Library Conference, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center, The Actor’s Center, and schools across the country. Penny volunteers in her community [Warm Nights, Community Café, Yard Dramas] and beyond [International Guest House, The Iona Community, Mt Harmony Drama]; and was an original cast member of “Am I Welcome?”, an LGBT+ puppet show about inclusion. She loves connecting and communicating through the arts; and believes that the arts are for everyone.
Ticket Price: $8 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up, and for little ones starting to crawl or walk.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
The Selfish Giant’s Garden
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?
About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
Peter and the Wolf
Free outdoor event!
In partnership with Montgomery County Parks’ Parks Playhouse Jr.
Follow Peter, a courageous and naïve boy on his quest to catch the Wolf against the wishes of his grandfather and his animal friends of the woods. This production will incorporate the classic music in this two-person small marionette romp.
Recommended for 4+.
Run time of approximately 40 minutes.
Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets
Dig Those Dinosaurs:
The past is alive with prehistoric performers! May we introduce our Extinct Entertainers? Elvis- Saurus and Ted Pterodactyl lead in the Fossil Follies with our Madcap Mesozoic Marionettes! Silly is the word for this show, with colorful dinosaurs everywhere!
About Beale Street Puppets:
Beale Street Puppets has been delighting family audiences since 1988 with its musical marionette shows!
Owner and Gracious Queen is Jill Kyle-Keith, who graduated in- cough cough- 1979 with a Bachelor's Degree in Performance Theatre from the University of Maryland. Luckily for Jill, the theatre department at that time also taught puppetry, and she's been working as a professional puppeteer ever since.
Ticket Price: $8 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up, and for little ones starting to crawl or walk.
Peter and the Wolf
Free outdoor event!
In partnership with Montgomery County Parks’ Parks Playhouse Jr.
Follow Peter, a courageous and naïve boy on his quest to catch the Wolf against the wishes of his grandfather and his animal friends of the woods. This production will incorporate the classic music in this two-person small marionette romp.
Recommended for 4+.
Run time of approximately 40 minutes.
Peter and the Wolf
Free outdoor event!
In partnership with Montgomery County Parks’ Parks Playhouse Jr.
Follow Peter, a courageous and naïve boy on his quest to catch the Wolf against the wishes of his grandfather and his animal friends of the woods. This production will incorporate the classic music in this two-person small marionette romp.
Recommended for 4+.
Run time of approximately 40 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
New Squid on the Block
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Tiny Tots starring Jennie the Cat
Jennie the Cat programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!
Ticket Price: $8 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up, and for little ones starting to crawl or walk.
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Penny Russell (she/hers) is a Puppeteer, Musician, and Teaching Artist based in Prince George’s County, MD. She is a Master Teaching Artist with Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts; and teaches Music, Drama, Puppetry, and Self-Advocacy through the Arts to children and adults on the autism spectrum for ArtStream. Penny studied Folklore and Mythology at the University of Maryland, College Park where she received degrees in Sociology and English. She has performed for Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center, Adventure Theater, The Puppet Company, and the National Theater among others; and has presented workshops for the National Science Teachers Convention, Virginia STEM and Library Conference, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center, The Actor’s Center, and schools across the country. Penny volunteers in her community [Warm Nights, Community Café, Yard Dramas] and beyond [International Guest House, The Iona Community, Mt Harmony Drama]; and was an original cast member of “Am I Welcome?”, an LGBT+ puppet show about inclusion. She loves connecting and communicating through the arts; and believes that the arts are for everyone.
Ticket Price: $8 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up, and for little ones starting to crawl or walk.
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Tiny Tots starring Jennie the Cat
Jennie the Cat programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!
Ticket Price: $8 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up, and for little ones starting to crawl or walk.
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Tiny Tots starring Jennie the Cat
Jennie the Cat programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!
Ticket Price: $8 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up, and for little ones starting to crawl or walk.
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents: The Frog Prince
Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. “The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.
Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.
About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".