By Tanglewood Marionettes
Thurs | March 21 | 10:30 AM
Fri | March 22 | 10:30 AM & 3:30 PM
Sat & Sun | March 23 & 24 | 1 & 3 PM
Recommended for ages 4 and up.
About the show: The adventure features over a dozen beautifully hand-crafted marionettes and
exquisite “story-book” style scenery, “An Arabian Adventure” tells the tale of
a Persian prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a
beautiful princess. Facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must
battle his way out of the underground prison to save his princess from a tragic
fate.
The
program is presented with the marionettists in full view, so that the audience
can witness firsthand the mechanics of puppet manipulation.
About the performer: Tanglewood Marionettes was founded in 1993 by Anne Ware and Peter Schaefer,
Tanglewood Marionettes is a nationally touring marionette theater based in New
England. There repertoire consists primarily of classic tales performed by
skilled puppeteers who have spent many years perfecting their art.
Perhaps
you have seen them perform locally at places such as The Children’s Museum in
Boston, The Yale Art Gallery or First Night, just to name a few.
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What is a Marionette?
Marionettes are puppets that are manipulated by strings or rods. They are one of the oldest forms of puppets with their roots going back to ancient Egypt were they were created out of ivory, wire and wood or clay. In Rome ivory dolls that could be articulated through the use of rods from above have been found in tombs. Puppeteers in Sicily continue to use similar puppets to this day!
Marionettes are puppets that are manipulated by strings or rods. They are one of the oldest forms of puppets with their roots going back to ancient Egypt were they were created out of ivory, wire and wood or clay. In Rome ivory dolls that could be articulated through the use of rods from above have been found in tombs. Puppeteers in Sicily continue to use similar puppets to this day!
