US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
2

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
2

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
2

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Fizz the Fox’s Springtime Garden
May
3

Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Fizz the Fox’s Springtime Garden

This performance is sold out.

All Ingrid & Mollie programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
3

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
3

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
7

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
8

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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Tiny Tots starring Happy Theater: NEST
May
9

Tiny Tots starring Happy Theater: NEST

Get your tickets here!

"Happy Theater is a theatrical group that produces shows for different audiences, from children of 0 to 3 years old to adults. Our shows are the combination of physical theater, object theater, storytelling, clowning and puppetry. We believe in healing, uniting and inspiring theater. We believe in the theater for the whole family – an interactive experience for parents and children. Education is a very important part of our mission. We create and teach unique theater arts classes and Arts Integration classes for children and adults in DC, VA and MD."

NEST:
An interactive puppet show about the life cycle of a bird.
In a nest in a tree, an egg is kept warm. Then a baby bird hatches! The baby is fed and nurtured by... the forest fairies, and both the baby and the fairies begin to explore what it means to grow up, and to learn how to fly, and what it means to be parents. They feel sunshine and rain, smell flowers, taste berries, and see butterflies. One day, the baby learns to spread its wings and fly. Take the journey with a baby bird!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
9

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
9

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
9

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

View Event →
Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Jennie the Cat’s Springtime Garden
May
10

Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Jennie the Cat’s Springtime Garden

Get your tickets here!

All Ingrid & Mollie programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

View Event →
US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
10

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
10

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
10

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: Farmer Frager and the Bunny
May
13

Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: Farmer Frager and the Bunny

Get your tickets here!

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: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
14

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
15

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: Farmer Frager and the Bunny
May
16

Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: Farmer Frager and the Bunny

Get your tickets here!

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: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
16

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
16

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
16

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Fizz the Fox’s Dino Day
May
17

Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Fizz the Fox’s Dino Day

Get your tickets here!

All Ingrid & Mollie programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
17

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
17

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
17

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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Tiny Tots starring Beech Tree Puppets: Butterfly Wonder
May
20

Tiny Tots starring Beech Tree Puppets: Butterfly Wonder

Get your tickets here!

Beech Tree Puppets features meaningful stories, artfully told with hand-crafted puppets and sets and the use of simple instruments and beautiful singing. Beech Tree Puppets has performed hundreds of shows in schools, libraries and public spaces all over the greater DC region, including The National Theater in DC, the Atlas Performing Arts Center, and at the Durant Arts Center in Alexandria with the National Puppetry Guild.

Ingrid and Ole Hass infuse Beech Tree Puppets with their professional experience in the performing and visual arts. Both hold Masters Degrees in Opera Performance from the North Carolina School of the Arts. Ole also holds a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from UMD in College Park and Ingrid earned a BA in Studio Art from Smith College.  Since moving to the Washington DC area in 1998, they have sung and acted with many of the great performing institutions in classical music around the area.  Ingrid has been teaching art and music classes for children of all ages for 20 years. 

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
21

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
22

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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Tiny Tots starring Happy Theater: Dancing Through the Rainforest
May
23

Tiny Tots starring Happy Theater: Dancing Through the Rainforest

Get your tickets here!

"Happy Theater is a theatrical group that produces shows for different audiences, from children of 0 to 3 years old to adults. Our shows are the combination of physical theater, object theater, storytelling, clowning and puppetry. We believe in healing, uniting and inspiring theater. We believe in the theater for the whole family – an interactive experience for parents and children. Education is a very important part of our mission. We create and teach unique theater arts classes and Arts Integration classes for children and adults in DC, VA and MD."

Dancing Through the Rainforest:
Interactive theatrical adventure to the rainforest by Happy Theater.
Take an imaginary journey to the South American Amazonia rainforest with Natasha Mirny (HappyTheater.com). You will discover amazing animals and plants and learn why this place is so important and why people should help to protect and save rainforests. The workshop is highly interactive and involves creative movement, dance, puppets, and sensory experience.

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
23

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
23

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
23

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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The Artless Bards Present: Comedy at the Puppet Co.!
May
23

The Artless Bards Present: Comedy at the Puppet Co.!

Get your tickets here!

The Artless Bards, DC's longest-running Shakespearean Improv Comedy troupe, is proud to present a night of improv, sketch, and stand-up comedy in support of the Puppet Co. Playhouse.

Featuring:
The Artless Bards

Ashley Nimmo

Meridian Hill Comedy

Michael Schuirmann

Ingrid and Mollie
...and more!

May 23rd from 7PM-8:30PM (doors at 6:30, show at 7)

Ticket Levels:
Finger Puppet Level: $15
Hand Puppet Level: $25
Marionette Level: $35

We are instituting varied pricing levels for our Adult Evening performances make theatre more accessible. The ticket levels do not come with specific perks or different seating unless stated. Please choose the pricing that you are able to so that we may continue to produce more work and support the puppetry arts!

Cash bar with beer/wine/cider, non alcoholic drinks, and snacks available! 

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Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Jennie the Cat’s Library Visit
May
24

Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Jennie the Cat’s Library Visit

Get your tickets here!

All Ingrid & Mollie programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
24

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
24

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch
May
24

US Karagoz Theatre Company presents: The Forest of the Witch

Get your tickets here!

With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.

This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.

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Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Jennie the Cat’s Library Visit
May
27

Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Jennie the Cat’s Library Visit

Get your tickets here!

All Ingrid & Mollie programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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The Little Prince
Jun
6

The Little Prince

Get your tickets here!

A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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The Little Prince
Jun
6

The Little Prince

Get your tickets here!

A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Fizz the Fox’s Dino Day
Jun
7

Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Fizz the Fox’s Dino Day

Get your tickets here!

All Ingrid & Mollie programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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The Little Prince
Jun
7

The Little Prince

Get your tickets here!

A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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The Little Prince
Jun
7

The Little Prince

Get your tickets here!

A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Tiny Tots starring Beech Tree Puppets: Butterfly Wonder
Jun
10

Tiny Tots starring Beech Tree Puppets: Butterfly Wonder

Get your tickets here!

Beech Tree Puppets features meaningful stories, artfully told with hand-crafted puppets and sets and the use of simple instruments and beautiful singing. Beech Tree Puppets has performed hundreds of shows in schools, libraries and public spaces all over the greater DC region, including The National Theater in DC, the Atlas Performing Arts Center, and at the Durant Arts Center in Alexandria with the National Puppetry Guild.

Ingrid and Ole Hass infuse Beech Tree Puppets with their professional experience in the performing and visual arts. Both hold Masters Degrees in Opera Performance from the North Carolina School of the Arts. Ole also holds a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from UMD in College Park and Ingrid earned a BA in Studio Art from Smith College.  Since moving to the Washington DC area in 1998, they have sung and acted with many of the great performing institutions in classical music around the area.  Ingrid has been teaching art and music classes for children of all ages for 20 years. 

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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The Little Prince
Jun
11

The Little Prince

Get your tickets here!

A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

View Event →
The Little Prince
Jun
12

The Little Prince

Get your tickets here!

A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: The Community Helpers Experience
Jun
13

Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: The Community Helpers Experience

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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: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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The Little Prince
Jun
13

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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The Little Prince
Jun
13

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: The Community Helpers Experience
Jun
14

Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: The Community Helpers Experience

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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: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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The Little Prince
Jun
14

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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The Little Prince
Jun
14

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets: Dig Those Dinosaurs
Jun
17

Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets: Dig Those Dinosaurs

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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: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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The Little Prince
Jun
18

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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The Little Prince
Jun
19

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets: Dig Those Dinosaurs
Jun
20

Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets: Dig Those Dinosaurs

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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: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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The Little Prince
Jun
20

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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The Little Prince
Jun
20

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets: Dig Those Dinosaurs
Jun
21

Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets: Dig Those Dinosaurs

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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: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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The Little Prince
Jun
21

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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The Little Prince
Jun
21

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Jennie the Cat’s Library Visit
Jun
24

Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Jennie the Cat’s Library Visit

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All Ingrid & Mollie programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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The Little Prince
Jun
25

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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The Little Prince
Jun
26

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Tiny Tots starring Happy Theater: NEST
Jun
27

Tiny Tots starring Happy Theater: NEST

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"Happy Theater is a theatrical group that produces shows for different audiences, from children of 0 to 3 years old to adults. Our shows are the combination of physical theater, object theater, storytelling, clowning and puppetry. We believe in healing, uniting and inspiring theater. We believe in the theater for the whole family – an interactive experience for parents and children. Education is a very important part of our mission. We create and teach unique theater arts classes and Arts Integration classes for children and adults in DC, VA and MD."

NEST:
An interactive puppet show about the life cycle of a bird.
In a nest in a tree, an egg is kept warm. Then a baby bird hatches! The baby is fed and nurtured by... the forest fairies, and both the baby and the fairies begin to explore what it means to grow up, and to learn how to fly, and what it means to be parents. They feel sunshine and rain, smell flowers, taste berries, and see butterflies. One day, the baby learns to spread its wings and fly. Take the journey with a baby bird!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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The Little Prince
Jun
27

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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The Little Prince
Jun
27

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Fizz the Fox’s Dino Day
Jun
28

Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Fizz the Fox’s Dino Day

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All Ingrid & Mollie programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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The Little Prince
Jun
28

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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The Little Prince
Jun
28

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Tiny Tots starring Happy Theater: Dancing Through the Rainforest
Jul
1

Tiny Tots starring Happy Theater: Dancing Through the Rainforest

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"Happy Theater is a theatrical group that produces shows for different audiences, from children of 0 to 3 years old to adults. Our shows are the combination of physical theater, object theater, storytelling, clowning and puppetry. We believe in healing, uniting and inspiring theater. We believe in the theater for the whole family – an interactive experience for parents and children. Education is a very important part of our mission. We create and teach unique theater arts classes and Arts Integration classes for children and adults in DC, VA and MD."

Dancing Through the Rainforest:
Interactive theatrical adventure to the rainforest by Happy Theater.
Take an imaginary journey to the South American Amazonia rainforest with Natasha Mirny (HappyTheater.com). You will discover amazing animals and plants and learn why this place is so important and why people should help to protect and save rainforests. The workshop is highly interactive and involves creative movement, dance, puppets, and sensory experience.

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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The Little Prince
Jul
2

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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The Little Prince
Jul
3

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Jennie the Cat’s Beach Day
Jul
5

Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Jennie the Cat’s Beach Day

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All Ingrid & Mollie programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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The Little Prince
Jul
5

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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The Little Prince
Jul
5

The Little Prince

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A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.

Written by Aaron Randolph III. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Fizz the Fox’s Springtime Garden
Apr
26

Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Fizz the Fox’s Springtime Garden

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All Ingrid & Mollie programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: Farmer Frager and the Bunny
Apr
25

Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: Farmer Frager and the Bunny

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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: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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Puppet Pants Marionettes presents The String Puppet Circus
Apr
23

Puppet Pants Marionettes presents The String Puppet Circus

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Recommended for ages 4+. Run time approximately 45 minutes.

About Puppet Pants Marionettes: 
Georgia’s favorite Marionette Artist, performer, and entertainer, Puppet Pants, has amazed audiences all over the United States. Puppet Pants performs over 100 shows a year, ranging from private parties to corporate events, festivals, conventions, and independent tours. From backyards and living rooms, to giant theater stages, Puppet Pants has delighted audiences with a one-of-a-kind show that turns special events into life-long memories.


April 22nd & April 23rd at 10:30am

Ticket Price: $18 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up.

Ticket price includes card processing fees. There are no additional fees for cash transactions.

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Shadow Girls Cult & Puppet Pants Marionettes Double Feature
Apr
22

Shadow Girls Cult & Puppet Pants Marionettes Double Feature

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Ticket Levels:
Finger Puppet Level: $15
Hand Puppet Level: $25
Marionette Level: $35

For ages 18+. Snacks and beverages will be on sale during the event.

About the Show


Join us for a one-night double feature of thoughtful, mind-bending, and whimsical marionettes and shadow puppetry: PHANTASMAGORIA, by one-man marionette-building extraordinaire Puppet Pants, and UNRAVELING, by Henson Grant-awarded duo Shadow Girls Cult.

Clowns, monsters, and mysteries amuse and interact with the audience in PHANTASMAGORIA. This marionette variety show features whimsical acts ranging from endearing to odd, set to an original score. Specializing in marionette making and manipulation, Puppet Pants delivers a wordless performance, fading into the background while in full view of the audience. Somewhat circusy, a little edgy, and with a closing message about believing in yourself, PHANTASMAGORIA will definitely intrigue and delight you!

Infused with elements of sci-fi, film noir, classic horror, and surrealism, UNRAVELING  explores the inexplicable moments in time when we, and the world around us, seem to come apart. A series of shadow vignettes takes the audience on a journey through yearning, curiosity, and wonder, moving through fractured identity and grief, and ending with a dream sequence. Shadow Girls Cult uses a mind-bending blend of light techniques, old-school overhead projectors, shadow masks, and hundreds of intricate and layered shadow puppets to create an animated film-like experience. UNRAVELING touches on the echo of a question: is the world (and by extension, are we) destined to always, always come apart at the seams? 

These performers are coming all the way from Seattle and Atlanta — you won’t want to miss this special evening!

Snacks and beverages will be on sale during the event.

Questions? Call the box office at 301.634.5380

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 Puppet Pants Marionettes presents The String Puppet Circus
Apr
22

Puppet Pants Marionettes presents The String Puppet Circus

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Recommended for ages 4+. Run time approximately 45 minutes.

About Puppet Pants Marionettes: 
Georgia’s favorite Marionette Artist, performer, and entertainer, Puppet Pants, has amazed audiences all over the United States. Puppet Pants performs over 100 shows a year, ranging from private parties to corporate events, festivals, conventions, and independent tours. From backyards and living rooms, to giant theater stages, Puppet Pants has delighted audiences with a one-of-a-kind show that turns special events into life-long memories.


April 22nd & April 23rd at 10:30am

Ticket Price: $18 per person
Tickets required for all ages 2 and up.

Ticket price includes card processing fees. There are no additional fees for cash transactions.

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Cinderella
Apr
19

Cinderella

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Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Cinderella
Apr
19

Cinderella

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Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Jennie the Cat’s Springtime Garden
Apr
19

Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Jennie the Cat’s Springtime Garden

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All Ingrid & Mollie programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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Cinderella
Apr
18

Cinderella

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Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Cinderella
Apr
18

Cinderella

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Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Tiny Tots starring Happy Theater: NEST
Apr
18

Tiny Tots starring Happy Theater: NEST

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"Happy Theater is a theatrical group that produces shows for different audiences, from children of 0 to 3 years old to adults. Our shows are the combination of physical theater, object theater, storytelling, clowning and puppetry. We believe in healing, uniting and inspiring theater. We believe in the theater for the whole family – an interactive experience for parents and children. Education is a very important part of our mission. We create and teach unique theater arts classes and Arts Integration classes for children and adults in DC, VA and MD."

NEST:
An interactive puppet show about the life cycle of a bird.
In a nest in a tree, an egg is kept warm. Then a baby bird hatches! The baby is fed and nurtured by... the forest fairies, and both the baby and the fairies begin to explore what it means to grow up, and to learn how to fly, and what it means to be parents. They feel sunshine and rain, smell flowers, taste berries, and see butterflies. One day, the baby learns to spread its wings and fly. Take the journey with a baby bird!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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Cinderella
Apr
17

Cinderella

Get your tickets here!

Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Cinderella
Apr
16

Cinderella

Get your tickets here!

Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Tiny Tots starring Beech Tree Puppets: The Hollow Stump
Apr
15

Tiny Tots starring Beech Tree Puppets: The Hollow Stump

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Beech Tree Puppets features meaningful stories, artfully told with hand-crafted puppets and sets and the use of simple instruments and beautiful singing. Beech Tree Puppets has performed hundreds of shows in schools, libraries and public spaces all over the greater DC region, including The National Theater in DC, the Atlas Performing Arts Center, and at the Durant Arts Center in Alexandria with the National Puppetry Guild.

Ingrid and Ole Hass infuse Beech Tree Puppets with their professional experience in the performing and visual arts. Both hold Masters Degrees in Opera Performance from the North Carolina School of the Arts. Ole also holds a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from UMD in College Park and Ingrid earned a BA in Studio Art from Smith College.  Since moving to the Washington DC area in 1998, they have sung and acted with many of the great performing institutions in classical music around the area.  Ingrid has been teaching art and music classes for children of all ages for 20 years. 

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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Cinderella
Apr
12

Cinderella

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Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Cinderella
Apr
12

Cinderella

Get your tickets here!

Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets: Spring Shenanigans
Apr
12

Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets: Spring Shenanigans

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Spring Shenanigans:

It's Springtime in the Country- hop to it! Bunnies and baby animals dance as Alexander's Ragtime Rabbit Band and our musical marionettes celebrate the end of winter! 

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: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

View Event →
Cinderella
Apr
11

Cinderella

Get your tickets here!

Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

View Event →
Cinderella
Apr
11

Cinderella

Get your tickets here!

Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets: Spring Shenanigans
Apr
11

Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets: Spring Shenanigans

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Spring Shenanigans:

It's Springtime in the Country- hop to it! Bunnies and baby animals dance as Alexander's Ragtime Rabbit Band and our musical marionettes celebrate the end of winter! 

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: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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Cinderella
Apr
10

Cinderella

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Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Cinderella
Apr
9

Cinderella

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Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets: Spring Shenanigans
Apr
8

Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets: Spring Shenanigans

Get your tickets here!

Spring Shenanigans:

It's Springtime in the Country- hop to it! Bunnies and baby animals dance as Alexander's Ragtime Rabbit Band and our musical marionettes celebrate the end of winter! 

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: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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Cinderella
Apr
6

Cinderella

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Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Cinderella
Apr
4

Cinderella

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Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Cinderella
Apr
4

Cinderella

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Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: Farmer Frager and the Bunny
Apr
4

Tiny Tots starring Penny’s Puppets: Farmer Frager and the Bunny

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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: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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Cinderella
Apr
3

Cinderella

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Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Cinderella
Apr
2

Cinderella

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Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.

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Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Fizz the Fox’s Lucky Day
Apr
1

Tiny Tots starring Ingrid & Mollie: Fizz the Fox’s Lucky Day

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All Ingrid & Mollie programs feature soft hand puppets and original music, along with plenty of chances for the audience to sing and dance along!

Ticket Price: $10 per person
Tickets required for all ages.

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