Store Update!

Chopper Chums - T-Rex
There's a rumor going around that some of you like dinosaurs... If there's any truth in it, you might want to stop in and take a look at some of our ferocious new additions.
And, speaking of ferocious:

Droidimals Purple Hand PuppetWe also heard that some of you might be looking to hire a monster. We have a few interested parties looking for employment. Some are purple, some are orange, and there may even be a pink monster hiding behind the marionettes on our store shelves. But you didn't hear that from us...
Finally, if dinosaurs and monsters have a few too many teeth for your liking, we've got a whole boatload of pirates looking for adventure on the high seas (or possibly just on the somewhat safer terrain of the sofa).

As always, if you are looking for something but you don't see it on our shelves, tell a staff member! The store manager will try to track it down for you!


"Critters And Creatures" Thursday Performance

Hello there Puppet fans!
Vacation week has proven once again to be quite a busy time for us, which is AWESOME! We're so glad to be seeing you all.

Today's 1PM performance of "Critters and Creatures" is sold out, and we expect the 3PM to sell out before show time as well. The show is fantastic and only comes to the PST once a year. We still have tickets for both performances on Friday, and we encourage you to reserve ahead of time.

Thank you! And enjoy vacation week!

Show Changes and Store Updates

Well! It has been a little while since the last update. This is a good sign because it means that we have been busy. busy, busy! We've put up some great puppets and some awesome vintage posters in the theater to showcase a little of our nearly 35 year history.

Vacation week is nearly upon us, and we strongly recommend reserving your tickets ahead of time. February vacation is traditionally a busy week for us, and this year we have some great shows! We're kicking everything off with a great ventriloquy show called "The Magic Trunk" this weekend

We had originally scheduled "The Golden Touch of King Midas" for 2/18 and 2/19, but now the Perry Alley Puppet Theater will be performing "Snow White And Other Tales". Please be sure to make note of this on your schedules. .


Finally, as you are most assuredly aware, Valentine's Day is on 2/14 (Thursday!). What better gift to give swwethearts than a puppet? Sure, maybe we have puppets on the brain here at the PST... but trust us: Nothing says I love you like a puppy marionette!

1/31 Tales From Snowy Lands

The January 31st performance of "Tales From Snowy Lands" is sold out. We have plenty of tickets available for the 1/30 performance, as well as for "Going, Going, Gone Whaling" this weekend.

Speaking of "Whaling": this weekend is your last chance to catch PST favorites Poobley Greegy before they retire. We are sad to see them go. But! They were kind enough to allow use of their puppets for display in our theater! So, while we will miss them, we also get to see their wonderful puppets every day, and you can see them next time you visit.

Finally, if you have any suggestions or requests for the PST staff, or even for the blog, please leave us a comment. We would love to hear from you!

SLAM wrap-up and Under Night Sky

The PST would like to thank everyone who participated in and attended our January 19th PuppetSLAM! We feel that the show was a great success and can hardly wait until March 15th!

We still have two performances left of "Under Night Sky", a beautiful shadow puppet play that gently tells a story about the underground railroad, immigration, friendship and heritage. Don't miss your chance to see this show, it really is a unique and sensitive way to introduce children to complicated subject matter. Performances are 1/21 1PM and 3PM.
You may recognize some of the puppeteer's (Sarah Frechette) work from SeeMore's Playhouse. You can see clips here.

Finally, enjoy this beautiful, crisp midwinter Boston day, and do stop by the PST!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year puppet enthusiasts!
2008 is shaping up to be a great year for the Puppet Showplace! We are having a SLAM on the 19th of January. SLAMs are special nighttime events for grown-up puppet fans. Sometimes we tell jokes, or perform puppet ballets. Sometimes the things that happen are a complete surprise!

Also: New and exciting things are always popping up in our store, so drop in and take a look!

Weather and Sell-outs

Just a few quick things today:



-To quote my Grandparent's from maine: "We have weathah comin' this weekend!" We will only cancel the show if a parking ban is put into effect by the city of Brookline, or in the event that the puppeteer is unable to perform. At any rate, we will make great efforts to contact everyone who has reservations An announcement will also be made here on the PuppetBlog, so keep checking back.


-Our 12/19 performance of of "Gingerbread Boy" is sold out. However, we still have tickets for 12/20.

-We have received ANOTHER shipment of excting goodies for the store. Stop in and take a look!

Credit Card/Store/Show Update


We now accept:
Amex
Discover
Mastercard
Visa

We now also accept debit purchases in our store.

Speaking of our store!
We have new marionettes! They are lovable collie dogs who come with their own comb to keep their soft plush fur show-ready!

We also have new books, puzzles, and hand puppets. Remember: Puppets make a fun, educational and unique holiday gift!

And last but certainly not least: Please be aware that the 12/12 and 12/13 performances of "Funny Bone Tales" have been changed to "Raccoon Tales" due to a scheduling conflict. "Raccoon Tales" is presented by our Artist in Residence Paul Vincent Davis, and is appropriate for ages 3 and up.

Stay warm, puppet fans!

Holidays with the PST

Having trouble coming up with a unique holiday gift for that special person in your life? We have a variety of puppets, DVDs, games, and books in our store. We also offer gift certificates in the amount of your choosing. They can be redeemed in our store, or for tickets.

Also, we strongly suggest reserving ahead of time for our December shows as they are filling up fast!
Our shows on 12/5, 12/6 and 12/12 are already sold out.

We are closed on Christmas Day, but we are open on Christmas Eve with a performance of Rumplestiltskin at 1pm.

We will be open school vacation week with shows at both 1 and 3pm daily. We also reccomend reserving in advance for these performances as they tend to fill up quickley.

We at the PST wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday season, an we look forward to seeing you!

A Busy Weekend at the PST

Hello everyone!
We hope that you and yours are having a pleasant holiday weekend!
Thanksgiving weekend is traditionally a busy one for us here at the Puppet Showplace. Because of this, we strongly suggest reserving tickets for "Father Goose Tales" in advance.
Performances are at 1pm and 3pm on both Saturday and Sunday. This show is suggested for ages 4 and up and showcases shadow puppetry.

You can learn more about Jim Napolitano and Nappy's Puppets by going here: Nappy's Puppets.

If you have questions, or would like to reserve tickets, please give us a call at 617-731-6400.
 
 

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Puppet Showplace Theater is supported by the New England Foundation for the Arts through the New England Arts Resilience Fund, part of the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund, an initiative of the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations and the Mellon Foundation, with major funding from the federal CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan from the National Endowment for the Arts.