A World of Puppets
Open Hand Theater kicks off our 13thseason
A World of Puppets 2011-2012
The first two Saturday mornings of each month at 11:00 AM
The Castle opens its doors to a fresh new look and a new season of strange and magical characters. Our popular series draws parents, children, and many grandparents bringing their grandchildren out for a special Saturday of award winning puppetry companies with unique performances for children of all ages.
Open Hand Theater’s historic Castle on North Salina Street, filled with wondrous puppets from around the world, is a chance to step into a magical bygone time.
Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets: World Tales
“World Tales” takes the audience on a thrilling expedition that explores the beauty and movement of whales, dolphins, birds, butterflies, wolves and a menagerie of other animals. Hobey Ford has created a puppetry ballet of incredibly realistic animal puppets and wonderfully animated creatures.
TWO TIME WINNER of puppetry's highest honor, the UNIMA Citation of Excellence, and recipient of three Jim Henson Foundation grants, Hobey Ford is known for excellence in puppetry performance and craft.
Saturday, March 03, 2012, 11:00 am
At the Castle on North Salina Street
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Barefoot Puppet Theatre: Galopagos George
Heidi Rugg has created this performance based on the true story of "Lonesome George," the tale of a truly one-of-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands. Described by The Smithsonian as "an uplifting eco-fable," this engaging theatrical piece shares an important lesson about man's impact upon the environment.
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 11:00 am
At the Castle on North Salina Street
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Puppets with Pizazz: The Man Who Kept House
"You know, my dear," says Farmer MacDonald, "The reason you never get your work done is because women are basically disorganized." Farmer and wife decide to trade jobs for the day. Mrs. MacDonald heads out to the fields leaving Farmer MacDonald with the colicky baby, the feral cat and the mentally challanged cow. From the flooded basement to the cow on the roof, this is one you won't want to miss.
Saturday, April 07, 2012, 11:00 am
At the Castle on North Salina Street
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Z Puppets Rosenschnoz: The Amazing Gnip Gnop Circus
Step right up to the one and only ping pong ball circus in the world! See spectacular feats of daring before your very eyes! Z Puppets Rosenschnoz of Minneapolis, Minnesota presents this 100% glow in the dark black light performance, an Amazing Miniature Circus you won\'t want to miss.
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 11:00 am
At the Castle on North Salina Street
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