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Showplace Theatre News
Summer is really heating up at the Puppet
Showplace Theatre...
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Celebrations
This summer the Puppet Showplace Theatre will recognize two of our
"family" members.
On June 9th, at the Puppet Showplace 33rd Birthday Party, we will
celebrate our former Operations Manager Heather Balchunas and her
contributions to the theatre. Members are welcome to attend this
celebration. Please call the theatre for more information.
In August we will also recognize our Artist-in-Residence Paul
Vincent Davis and his 30 year commitment to the Showplace. We
will recognize Paul with a trip down memory lane, toasts to the
Puppet Master, and a very special honor.
Staff Promotions
While it is sad to have said goodbye to Heather, our long time
Operations Manger, we are happy to announce some promotions
among the theatre staff.
Hollie Fleming our former Box Office Manager has been promoted
to Operations Manager. Two of our box office staff members have
new positions: Emily Piper has been appointed as the new Box
Office Manager and Jill Domings as new the Technical Director.
Please congratulate them on their new titles when you're in the
theatre.
Shows on Summer Sundays
This summer we will try to cool your Sunday afternoons by
welcoming you to the theatre for a puppet show.
For July and August we introduce Sunday performances at 1:00 pm.
Some of our weekend artists will be Deborah Costine, Poobley
Greegy Puppet Theatre, Michael Graham, and Tanglewood
Marionettes.
Call the Box Office to reserve your tickets and book your
summer Birthday Parties.
Matching Grant Goal Met
We did it! This year we met our goal in raising $10,000 to
match a grant provided by the Brookline Community Foundation.
With all your help and financial contributions the Puppet
Showplace is $20,000 more secure in performances to entertain
you and staff time to support the shows. We are all benefiting
from the additional funds!
Summer Events throughout the City
Frogz! At the Cutler Majestic
Imago Theatre returns to Boston with their production of Frogz!
at the Cutler Majestic Theatre May 31�June 1. This show is not
to be missed and is very family friendly. See people transform
into animals that truly delight the audience. For a discount
offer for kids visit www.broadwayoffers.com
and enter code FZHALFKD.
Snappy Dance Theater
Bonnie Duncan, puppeteer, dancer, and SLAM performer is a member
of Snappy Dance Theater. Catch them at the Virginia Wimberly Theatre
/ Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA May 30 � June 10. This is Snappy's
10th Anniversary Season and the world premiere of String Beings,
a collaboration with MIT New Media Artist Jonathan Bachrach and
BSO violinist Lucia Lin. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased
at www.bostontheatrescene.com.
The Summer Revels
The Revels present its 5th annual outdoor celebration of the first
day of summer with a special musical program highlighting Boston's
nautical history. A Celebration of the Sea features Circle
of Song, Revels' 40-member touring ensemble of adults and children,
with special guests, David Coffin, Marshall Hughes & Milton Wright.
These performances are free June 22 at 7:00pm and June 23 at 4:00
pm at Children�s Wharf Park, Boston Children's Museum 300 Congress
St. For more details, visit their
web site..
Summer Events Cape Cod & Beyond
Children's Shows at the Cape Playhouse
If you are vacationing down the Cape this summer be sure to visit
the Cape Cod Center for the Arts in Dennis. They are presenting their
children's shows on varying Thursdays and Fridays. Some featured
puppet performers are Crabgrass Puppet Theater, the Puppet People,
the Toe Jam Puppet Band, and the National Marionette Theatre
Company. For more info visit Cape
Cod Center for the Arts.Or call the Box Office 1-877-385-3911.
Mettawee River Company on Tour
This summer the Mettawee River Theater Company of New York is
presenting Peace adapted from Aristophanes' comedy. It
is about a feisty man who flies to Mount Olympus to complain to
the gods about the situation on earth. They have several tour
dates throughout New England. All shows are outdoors and free
to the public. Visit Mettawee
River Company's web site for a complete schedule.
Thank You
We have had a fantastically active and fun season!
We want to say
Thank You to all who have supported us this year. Anyone who purchased
a ticket, became a member, held a birthday party, bought a puppet,
and donated time or money to the theatre you are the reason we are
here.
Our very special thanks to Chobee Hoy, Sarah Lamstein, Cherie
Wendelken, Marc & Adelaide Evans, Doug & Toni Gordon, Mark
O'Brien, Martha Davis, Ann Taylor, Michelle Hoffmeister, Adam Mitchell,
Joan & David Rosenberg, Marge Amster, Stephen & Janice
Babcock, Jan Lidell, Michael Tsung, Gerald Jelfand, Elizabeth Bryden,
and Jane Henson. Your support means a lot to us.
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