Brer Rabbit & Friends
Adapted by Jon Ludwig
Directed by Spencer G. Stephens
Apr 11 - May 26, 2013
Previews: Apr 9 & 10
Recommended for ages 4 & up

Live music and delightful stories about Brer Rabbit and his friends fill the stage. Brains beat brawn when the characters battle for bragging rights in this fun-filled, Southern romp.
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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs By A.Wolf
Based on the book by Jon Scieszka (Used by permission)
By Paul Mesner Puppets of Kansas City, MO
May 28 - June 9, 2013
Recommended for ages 4 & up

He only wanted a cup of sugar! Mr. A. Wolf explains what really happened to those houses made of straw, sticks, and bricks, and the three pigs who lived in them.
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Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
Based on the book by Dr. Seuss
Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain
Adapted and originally directed by Katie Mitchell
Center for Puppetry Arts production directed by Jon Ludwig
June 13 - July 28, 2013
Previews: June 11 & 12
Recommended for ages 4 & up

“It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how!” says the Cat in the tall red and white hat. All of your favorite moments from the classic come to life on stage.
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Rumpelstiltskin
Adapted by Bobby Box & Michael Haverty  
Aug 1 - Sept 8, 2013
Previews: July 30 & 31
Recommended for ages 4 & up

“My daughter can spin straw into gold!” brags Kate’s father. Now she must make good on his boast! A mysterious little man offers his magical assistance…but at what price?
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Peter Rabbit
By Thistle Theatre of Seattle, WA
Sept 11 - 22, 2013
Recommended for ages 4 & up

Based on Beatrix Potter’s tales, Peter ventures into Mr. McGregor’s garden for some tasty vegetables and loses his clean blue jacket. How will he get it back?
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Everybody Loves Pirates
By Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers of Bar Harbor, ME
Sept 25 - Oct 6, 2013
Recommended for ages 4 & up

Treasure map in hand, Lucy and Little Chucky set off on the adventure of a lifetime only to find themselves walking the plank at the hands of some pesky (but lovable) pirates!
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The Wizard of Oz
By Frisch Marionettes of Cincinnati, OH
Adapted from the American children’s classic by L. Frank Baum
Oct 9 - 20, 2013
Recommended for ages 4 & up

Celebrate America’s rich musical heritage as Dorothy travels down the Yellow Brick Road to find out why the Lion, Tinman, and Strawman are all singing the Blues!
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The Dragon King
By Tanglewood Marionettes of Ware, MA
Oct 22 - Nov 3, 2013
Recommended for ages 4 & up

When a drought strikes China, a fearless Grandmother resolves to find out why the Dragon King is withholding the rain – even if she must go to the bottom of the sea!
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer®
Adapted by Jon Ludwig
Based on the classic television special
Nov 7 - Dec 29, 2013
Previews: Nov 5 & 6
Recommended for ages 4 & up

Rudolph soars back into town for this faithful adaptation of the wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us.
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Stan the Lovesick Snowman
Adapted by Jon Ludwig
Jan 2 - Feb 2, 2014
Previews: Dec 31
Recommended for ages 4 & up

Stan the Snowman is stuck out in the cold, but with a “crack-crackle” in his heart, he can’t help but fall in love with the wonderfully warm stove inside.
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Weather Rocks!
Written by Jon Ludwig
Feb 6 - Mar 23, 2014
Previews: Feb 4 & 5
Recommended for ages 4 & up

From a newsroom in the clouds, five energetic meteorologists rock out with en“lightning” tunes about rain, snow, hurricanes, sunshine, and more!
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1001 Nights: A Love Story About Loving Stories
Co-produced by Flying Carpet Theatre Co. and Center for Puppetry Arts
Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez
Book by Adam Koplan and Robert Lopez
Mar 25 - Apr 6, 2014
Recommended for ages 6 & up

A princess saves a kingdom with cliffhangers and catchy tunes in this imaginative staging of this early hit by Tony winner Robert Lopez (Avenue Q).
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Charlotte's Web
By E.B. White;
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Apr 10 - May 25, 2014
Previews: Apr 8 & 9
Recommended for ages 4 & up

In E.B. White’s classic gentle tale of unlikely friendship, Charlotte the spider has a plan to save Wilbur the pig. She will make him famous using her wits, words, and webs!
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