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SEE SAL FINK , CATFISH WRANGLER

WED, JULY 16, 10:30 A.M!!

 

CURRENT SEASON: PUBLIC SHOWS & FIELD TRIPS! 2007-2008

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Enjoy high quality puppet theatre in a small town atmosphere with Iowa's only professional puppet company! Come to Owl Glass Puppetry Center in West Liberty for a performance by Eulenspiegel or one of their guests! The 2007-2008 season features something for every age and every taste: tall tales (Sal Fink, Catfish Wrangler by Eulenspiegel), multi-cultural shows (Asian, African American, and bilingual English-Spanish), an Eulenspiegel favorite during Spring Break, and a whimsical look at our cave-dwelling ancestors (Mr. Ug, Caveman)

Planned performances will use hand puppets, rod marionettes, rod puppets, near lifesize hand and rod puppets, novelty puppets, and live music! Start the season by attending the West Liberty Children's Festival and end it by participating in the popular summer Parade Project!All events take place in downtown West Liberty, with most performances at the New Strand Theatre, a lovely 230 seat theater built in 1910 as an opera house.

Just a twenty minute drive from Muscatine or Iowa City, West Liberty is a hopping little town with lots of restaurants and shopping opportunities to indulge in before and after the performance! For the tenth consecutive year, Eulenspiegel offers Puppets and Pastries: Dessert Theatre For Adults, a classy evening out for the mature generation.

RETURNING THIS YEAR!
On each performance day, Eulenspiegel offers a Make-and-Take workshop to be held at Owl Glass Puppetry Center from 3:15-4:15. Come after the 2:00 show or before the 4:30 show and make your very own puppet! Be sure to register early as workshops are limited to 25.
Examples of puppets to be made at the Make-and-Take Workshops will be displayed in the lobby before each show.
 
STUDY GUIDES AND CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR ALL SCHOOL FIELD TRIP GROUPS!

 


  WEST LIBERTY CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
co-sponsored by Eulenspiegel and the
West Liberty Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, September 22, 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Downtown West Liberty (Spencer St)
The Tenth Annual West Liberty Children's Festival will feature ongoing performances of magic, storytelling, music, dance and puppetry. The festival offers food, beverages, and a host of children's games and activities, including an impromptu parade, a participatory chalk mural, strolling giant puppets, Make and Take crafts, and much more.
ADMISSION FREE; ENJOY THE DAY!
 
Public Performances at the New Strand Theatre, 111 E. 3rd,
or Owl Glass Puppetry Center, 319 N. Calhoun, West Liberty
Tickets: $5.00


FIELD TRIP SHOWS HAVE SPECIAL GROUP PRICES OF $3.50. CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION ON FURTHER FUNDING SUPPORT!

 

 

STORIES AND CUENTOS
EULENSPIEGEL PUPPETS
Sunday, Oct. 21, 2:00 & 4:30 P.M.

FIELD TRIP SHOWS MON, OCT. 22, 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.


Developed by Monica Leo in collaboration with Mexican puppeteer Eli Portugal (formerly of Mojiganga Arte Escenico, which toured Iowa in 1995 and 2000), this delightful collection of animal tales from south of the border incorporates both English and Spanish.


CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Spanish language, World literature, Mexican & Central American folklore and culture, art, drama. STUDY GUIDE PROVIDED

 


WISDOM MERCHANT
RANDOM ACTS PUPPETS from Austin, Texas
SUNDAY, NOV. 18, 2:00 & 4:30

FIELD TRIP SHOWS FRIDAY, NOV 19, 10 A.M.& 12:30 P.M.


Since 1998, Random Acts Puppet Theater from Texas has traveled across the US delighting audiences with shows of creativity, wit, and gentleness. The Wisdom Merchant is a collection of folktales from around the world woven into a colorful tapestry of courage, comedy, & wisdom.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Character Education, Asian & African American folklore, multicultural education, art, drama.

STUDY GUIDE PROVIDED

MR. UG, CAVEMAN
CHAMELEON PUPPETS from MISSOURI
Sunday, Jan. 20 , 2:00 & 4:30 P.M.
New Strand Theatre


FIELD TRIP SHOWS MONDAY, JAN. 21, 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M
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Chameleon Puppets from Springfield, Missouri gives audiences a whimsical look at early man. This prize-winning show tells the story of Mr. Ug’s struggle to survive by using the natural resources that surround him.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Character Education, history, natural science, social studies, art, drama.

STUDY GUIDE PROVIDED
 

PUPPETS AND PASTRIES
DESSERT THEATRE FOR ADULTS
Owl Glass Puppetry Center
Saturday, Feb 23, 8:00 P.M.

Sunday, Feb. 24, 2:00 P.M.
Tickets: $15.00

Tickle your imagination and your sweet tooth by attending "dessert theatre," featuring EULENSPIEGEL PUPPETS, their talented friends, and delectable desserts! If you love puppet theatre, you’d like the opportunity of enjoying it in the company of other adults, and you’re curious to see what the puppeteers come up with, then this is the event for you!
BONUS: watch for additional performances by other Iowa artists!

 

SPRING SPECIAL (whether or not you’re on break!)
New Strand Theatre

WED, MARCH 19, 10:00 A.M & 12:30 P.M.

Bring your class if you’re in school or your family if you’re on break! Watch an Eulenspiegel favorite! Title TO BE ANNOUNCED! AND THE WINNER IS.....

                            THE ADVENTURES OF GREAT RABBIT!

Based on an Algonquin tale about Mahtegwis, the rabbit trickster, this Eulenspiegel favorite tells how Bobcat got his stumpy tale. The puppet theatre uses witty, fast-paced dialogue and highly mobile shadow puppets in a cleverly designed, colorful stage that mimics the unending saga of cat chasing rabbit. The expressive silhouette theater is enhanced with jewel-like accent colors. This production, which has toured Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic, features the live music of musician Ron Hillis.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Native American Folklore, science (light and shadow), American history, art, music, drama.



SAL FINK, CATFISH WRANGLER
EULENSPIEGEL PUPPETS with musician RON HILLIS
Sunday, April 13, 2:00 & 4:30 P.M.

FIELD TRIP SHOWS MON, APRIL 14, 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.


New Strand Theatre

Eulenspiegel celebrates our rivers and prairies with tall tales starring Iowa folk heroine, Sal Fink, legendary daughter of Mike Fink, the mighty keel boatman. The production features live music, written and performed by Iowa musician Ron Hillis. With lots of sound effects and harmony singing, this performance will leave you humming!


CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Tall tales, American Folklore, science (river lore), American history, art, music, drama.

SEE SAL FINK AGAIN WED, JULY 16, 10:30 A.M!!

Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre is supported in part by grants and donations from The National Endowment for the Arts, The Iowa Arts Council, The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, The Roy J. Carver Memorial Trust, The Community Foundation of the Great River Bend, The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, Quad City Arts, The Ryan Trust, The Stanley Foundation, and many generous friends.

Sal Fink and Great Rabbit photos by Michael Kreiser  

 

 

 


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