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Mon, January 23, 2012
at 9:30 & 11:30am
Grades 3-6
One of the best known poems in children's literature springs to life through the wit and whimsy of Crabgrass Puppet Theatre! Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland, was a master of fantasy and word play. "Jabberwocky", a poem from the sequel to Alice in Wonderland, tells the tale of a heroic boy who sets out on a quest to find the fierce Jabberwock. Aided by his friends the borogroves, he travels through a mysterious landscape filled with such peculiar creatures as the slithy toves and the JubJub bird. This creative production uses a variety of beautiful hand and rod puppets to tell this rousing adventure story featuring daring deeds, imaginary creatures and a climactic battle between boy and beast. Atmospheric lighting effects, whimsical scenery and an exciting musical score complete the package. "Jabberwocky" is a hilarious and entertaining introduction to poetry as well as a delightful romp through the world of language and literature!
About Crabgrass Puppet Theater: Jamie Keithline and Bonny Hall formed Crabgrass Puppet Theatre in San Francisco in 1982 and have delighted audiences across the nation with their whimsical humor and puppetry. Now residents of Halifax, Vermont, they continue to tour throughout the U.S., performing in schools, museums and theaters. Venues have included the Detroit Institute of Art, the Smithsonian, Paper Mill Playhouse, Tribeca Performing Arts Center, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and dozens of regional and national puppetry festivals. In 2001 Jamie and Bonny were honored by their peers when their production Anansi, Spiderman of Africa! was awarded an UNIMA-USA Citation of Excellence, the highest honor in American puppetry. This honor was repeated in 2005 with the receipt of a second UNI award for The Bremen Town Musicians. In 2008, Bonny received a Commendation for Design in the Puppet Theatre by the Arlyn Award Foundation for The Day It Snowed Tortillas.
Running time: approx. 50 min.
Study Guide Available here.
This event is presented by the Firehouse.
This event is sponsored in part by The Newburyport Five Cent Savings Bank.
All seats $9 each.
Deposit is required.
For reservations please call Evelyn Kovach, School Show Coordinator, at 508.641.7135 or send her an email.
