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West Liberty Childrens Festival

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:29:42 -0400

The Fifteenth Annual West Liberty Children's Festival will take place Saturday, September 24, 2011, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in downtown West Liberty on Third St, with a schedule chock full of performances, crafts, and activities!

This events will include a puppetry mini-festival, strolling performers, food, beverages, performances by local dance troupes, and a host of children's games and activities. Performances will take place in the beautifully renovated downtown park, Ron-de-Voo Park.

This year's puppet performers include Fever River Puppets and Corcoran Puppets from Wisconsin, Liz Schacterle from Minneapolis, and Eulenspiegel Puppets with Mexiacn guest puppeteer Eli Portugal.

Eli Portugal Residency

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:03:30 -0400

Two workshops relating to the twin North American holidays, Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) and Hallowe’en taught by Mexican guest puppeteer Eli Portugal!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 7:00-9:30 P.M (for adults):

Celebrate the Day of the Dead tradition by making a delightful shadow box scene of skeletons living everyday lives! We’ll make the skeletons out of paper clay, model magic, wire, and other materials. The boxes can be decorated or painted as scenery. Recommended for artists or anyone who likes to dabble in crafts. Nibble on chocolate and enjoy a beverage while you work!.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2:00-4:00 P.M:

Get ready for Hallowe’en! Make a mask to wear for Hallowe’en costume or to hang on the wall, using colored papier mache, sequins, ribbons, and other decorations. Add a hat or other addition to your costume! Fun and useful for families, scout troops and clubs. as well as youth leaders and leaders of afterschool programs.

The Snow Queen

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:56:56 -0400

The Snow Queen, a miniature marionette show using two large pop-up books as staging, follows Gerda as she searches for her best friend Kai, who has gone with the Snow Queen to her ice palace in the north. Plucky and loyal, Gerda meets many eccentric characters who help her on her journey and show her how to save her friend. A feast for the eyes and the heart!

Portraits of the Prairie

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:19:24 -0500

PORTRAITS OF THE PRAIRIE, written by Iowa Poet Laureate Mary Swander, is a series of tableaus showing the history of the land from native prairie through early settlers and small farms, through large agriculture, and back to reconstructed prairie. They’re presented through the eyes of Pierre, a wacky painter and his friend, a sassy Iowa squirrel. Pierre, a masked character, is played by Monica Leo, and all of the prairie creatures will be performed by community members in a three tier set that resembles a Grant Wood painting. The dust storm and the prairie fire will be danced by students of Nicole Rock's School of Dance. Live music by Ron Hillis, including the catchy Can't Get Away from Corn.

Puppets and Pastries: Dessert Theatre for Adults

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:22:57 -0500

Tickle your imagination and your sweet tooth by attending "dessert theatre," featuring EULENSPIEGEL PUPPETS and their talented friends! Enjoy delectable desserts created by the inimitable Chef Mickey and the fabulous Acapulco Bakery! Drink delicious beverages! 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!

Write us at owlglass@avalon.net to reserve you tickets!

Spring Break Show!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:55:18 -0500

A special performance for families on Spring Break and school groups who want a break!

In the Mirror; Three Tales From Asia is a set of stories from Korea, Japan and Turkey, all featuring atypical heroes. A favorite is the little old lady outsmarting two Onis (Japanese trolls) who imprison her in order to sample her delicious cooking. The show uses a clever stage that rises and folds out of a decorated box. It features rod puppets, paper puppets, masks, and a combination rod puppet/rod marionette.

Coyote Sings

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:06:49 -0500

Magical Moonshine Theatre from California returns with this hilarious tale!

In this Native American story, Coyote, the crazy buffoon, tries desperately to learn a song. This combined with his bungling attempts to hunt for food and impress all his neighbors with his personal skills makes for hilarious slapstick. Southwest motifs and designs and Mexican folk tunes add atmosphere to the story.