Get in your pumpkin coach and race to the theatre before the clock strikes 12! Stylized puppets and rich costumes dance and swirl in Cinderella, an original musical based on the French classic. Forced to be a servant and endlessly nagged by her stepsisters, Cinderella finds that her biggest obstacle is believing she can achieve her dreams. Two talented vocalists tell the story using kid-sized puppets that help children see their own self-worth.
Winningstad Theatre
November 27, 2010
Puppetz Vs People
A Collaboration with ComedySportz
Tears Of Joy and Comedy Sportz collaborate on this hilarious improvisational competition between a team of puppets and a team of people.
Ages 10 and Up.
Winningstad Theatre
December 17-19, 2010
Shoemaker and the Elves
By Bobby Box and Lorna Howley
Our toe-tappin' retelling of the Brothers Grimm tale, The Shoemaker and the Elves brings audiences to vibrant 1940s Manhattan. Complete with swinging big-band music and special puppet guest appearances, this hilarious adaptation sparkles with wit and humor as two endearing elves come to the rescue of shoemaker Mel Footmeyer and his wife Tootsie. Every night these displaced elves create more shoes and soon everyone wants a pair. This play originated at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta. Tickle your funny bones for one weekend only.
Winningstad Theatre
February 4-13, 2011
Bridge of the Gods
By Ed Edmo
Huddle close to our camp fire and listen to the story of the Bridge of the Gods. This legend tells of a fight between two brothers that caused the great land bridge in the Columbia Gorge to collapse. Join Coyote and She Who Watches as this story of the river and mountains unfolds. This remarkable play based on a Klickitat version of the tale is written by Native American storyteller Ed Edmo, designed by Lillian Pitt and features poetry by Elizabeth Woody.
Winningstad Theatre
April 8-17, 2011
The Ugliest Duckling
By Marc Dunworth
Everyone feels like an ugly duckling once in a while; imagine if you were a platypus! This re-imagined version of the Hans Christian Anderson classic is set in Australia and features an array of wonderful creatures. Our star platypus reminds us that everyone is different and unique and true beauty lies inside us all.
