Center For Puppetry Arts

The Reluctant Dragon takes the stage on April 16 in an adaptation of the Kenneth Grahame classic about the value of friendship. Princess Penelope loves to read about dragons. Imagine her surprise when she actually meets and befriends one!

Visit puppet.org/programs/stan-the-lovesick-snowman/ for a full list of date & times!

Live, On Stage at the Center for Puppetry Arts Now-Jan 2.

Does your puppet measure up or need to be cut down to size? How do you decide which cutting tool will work for your project?

Written by Jon Ludwig

Ages 4+

Wed–Sun Reduced-Price Previews Sept 17 & 18

By Mesner Puppet Theater of Kansas City, MO

Ages 4+

Wed–Sun Reduced-Price Previews July 30 & 31

Adapted by Amy Sweeney

Ages 2+

Wed–Sun Reduced-Price Previews July 30 & 31

Little ones will move, sing, and help the farmhands on Old MacDonald’s farm. This interactive show is full of puppets, music, and a lot of fun down on the farm!

Adapted by Jon Ludwig Ages 4+

Tues–Sun Reduced-Price Previews June 11 & 12 No shows July 4

Trash is turned into treasure and true love prevails when this classic tale hip-hops its way into a modern day city complete with alley cats, beauty shops, and exercise videos!

Music & Museum After Dark

Ages 21+ Red or white? Let us pour you a glass while you hang out with the likes of Miss Piggy, Dr. Teeth and Big Bird. Cheers!

1996 / 74 Minutes / Comedy, Sci-fi Rated PG-13

Join Mike and his robot pals, Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo, as they mercilessly mock This Island Earth, a 1950s science fiction film.

Location: Mainstage Theater

Cost: Included with Museum admission: $12.50;

Music & Museum After Dark

Ages 21+ Girls’ night! Get the squad together and join us in a toast to friendship with pals old and new.

7pm-10pm

Ages 21+ Foamy heads for everyone! Join us for a cold, craft beer and chill out on a hot summer’s night.

This loving portrait peels away the layers of Big Bird and as the yellow feathers give way to grey hair, it is the man, not the puppet, who will steal your heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9kjOKg3b3Y

2014 / 90 Minutes / Documentary

Ages 18 & Up

This loving portrait peels away the layers of Big Bird and as the yellow feathers give way to grey hair, it is the man, not the puppet, who will steal your heart. Location: Mainstage Theater

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

By Robin Frohardt of Brooklyn, NY

2014 / 80 Minutes / Documentary

Ages 15 & Up

A sheep takes the day off to have some fun and gets more than he anticipated when a mix-up with a farmer, a caravan and a steep hill leads to a big-city adventure.

Location: Mainstage Theater

2015 / 85 Minutes / FamilyRated PG

A sheep takes the day off to have some fun and gets more than he anticipated when a mix-up with a farmer, a caravan and a steep hill leads to a big-city adventure. Location: Mainstage Theater

In this Christmas classic, Ma and Emmet Otter enter a local talent contest in hopes of using the winnings for Christmas presents for each other.

Location: Mainstage Theater

Center For Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street N.W.

Oct. 24-Nov. 5. Tues.-Fri., 10 and 11:30 a.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

Center for Puppetry Arts, 1204 Spring St. N.W.

www.puppet.org

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When a small town comes under siege by zombies, ghosts, and witches, who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norman, who is able to speak with the dead.

When a small town comes under siege by zombies, ghosts, and witches, who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norman, who is able to speak with the dead.Location: Mainstage Theater

Shows Tuesday-Sunday | Ages 4+

Reduced-price Previews June 20 & 21 | No Shows July 4th

A misunderstood young boy runs away from home and sails to an island filled with creatures that take him in as their king.

Location: Mainstage Theater