8TH ANNUAL NO STRINGS ATTACHED PUPPETRY FESTIVAL
March 7–8, 2009 - Main Library
A variety of puppetry styles are represented at this year's festival, from the Bunraku puppets of our headliner troupe, Tears of Joy Theatre, to marionettes, hand and rod puppets, and shadow puppets. There will be selections from a brand new musical, Hands Up!, co-produced by Wasatch Theatre Company and the Starry-Eyed Puppets. In addition to your favorite local performers from previous years (Paradise Puppetworks, Whizgiggle Puppets, Utah Puppet Players, and Puppetmania), we welcome newcomers Freddie Spencer—The String Man, the Utah Marionette Theatre, and the return of Maxed Out Puppetry. Cosponsored by the Imagination Celebration of Salt Lake City.
SATURDAY MARCH 7
9:30 a.m.
Puppet Manipulations & Found Object Workshop with Tears of Joy Theatre
Learn five points of puppet manipulation: breath, spine, brain, focus, and movement. You'll bring objects to life and learn the building blocks and techniques for excellent puppetry. Participants should bring a soft doll or stuffed animal sized between 12 and 20 inches, with long, flexible limbs and a flexible neck. Found objects will be supplied. For teens and adults. Registration required; call 322-8106.
Utah Puppet Players: The Country Fair and The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Come join the fun with Mr. Bear, the Moo-Moo Cousins, Buford Beaver, Gwendolyn Grasshopper, and the rest of the gang as they put on a rollicking, old-fashioned fair in Forest Country. Everyone is having fun except Snitchy Snake, who just has to have that shiny trophy, even if he has to steal it. But something changes his mind. What could it be?
The shepherd boy passes the long day by telling lies about seeing a wolf amidst the sheep. His grandfather is tired of the boy's tricks, so when he hears the call again, he doesn't come. In this version of Aesop's fable, the dog finally teaches the boy a lesson: never tell a lie.
10:30 a.m.
The String Man—Master Puppeteer Freddie Spencer
The puppetry festival is thrilled to have the talents of Freddie Spencer, longtime professional puppeteer of stage, screen, and television, now transplanted from California to Park City! Freddie's stellar variety act includes hand and rod puppets and marionettes.
11:45 a.m.
Utah Marionette Theatre: William Shakespeare's Half-Hour Radio Hour
An interactive marionette and audience participation reader's theater conceived and written by Artistic Director Nat Reed. Following the performance, audience members are welcome to offer suggestions and critique this work-in-progress. This will be an opportunity for you to see what it takes to create puppet theater from the page to the stage. For ages 8 and up.
1:00 p.m.
Tears of Joy Theatre: Little One Inch—A Tale from Japan
A tiny boy sets off to save Japan from a great ogre. His parents give him a rice bowl and chopstick to use as a boat and oar. On his adventure, he befriends a kappa, rides a koi, and becomes the playmate of a princess before defeating the ogre in a hilarious battle. Performed with Bunraku style puppets.
2:30 p.m.
Join Utah County's premiere puppet troupe for a lively assortment of skits and songs sure to tickle your funny bones! Maxed Out uses a variety of hand and rod puppets and live music.
3:00 p.m.
Children's Puppet-Making Workshop with Helen Taylor
Make a pop-eyed dragon puppet with a moveable mouth using egg cartons, colored paper, and other materials. For children ages 7 and up. Registration required; call 322-8106.
Musical Selections from Hands Up!
Playwright George Plautz and composer Matt Heider will be "on hand" to discuss the process of adapting this new musical comedy produced by Wasatch Theatre Company and the Starry-Eyed Puppets. It's Monty Python meets Faust in this irreverent look at showbiz eccentrics enthralled by the devil-possessed bat puppet, Tolstoy! Based on the book, The Good, the Bat, and the Ugly by Paul Magrs. This program is intended for teens and adults; language and subject matter make this program unsuitable for young children.
3:30 p.m.
Whizgiggle Puppets: Crazy Creature Comedies
Join the library's own Whizgiggle Puppets as they present a collection of amusing animal antics including such side-splitters as The Frog Prince, Continued; Psssst!; and everyone's favorite colossal canine, Dogzilla. Each story showcases a zoologically zany combination of hand and shadow puppetry. Bring the whole family for a rip-roaring, furry fun time!
4:30 p.m.
Paradise Puppetworks: Luck o' the Irish
After 300 years of keepin' the gold, Paddy McFee has chosen this time to fade over. What is he thinkin'? Who will be the new keeper? And what about the Fairy's Ball? Join us for this delightful tale of leprechauns and magic.ALL DAY: Take-and-make bag puppet fixin's outside the Conference Center.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
1:15 p.m.
Tears of Joy Theatre: Little One Inch—A Tale from Japan
A tiny boy sets off to save Japan from a great ogre. His parents give him a rice bowl and chopstick to use as a boat and oar. On his adventure, he befriends a kappa, rides a koi, and becomes the playmate of a princess before defeating the ogre in a hilarious battle. Performed with Bunraku style puppets.
3:15 p.m.
Puppetmania: The Great Book Chase
A bookworm leads a group of three young puppets through three very different storybooks. A variety of rod and hand puppets enliven these tales as they go from dragon-slaying to Cinderella, to an exciting pirate adventure! The show includes original music and the help of six young audience members.
4:00 p.m.
Puppet-Making and Performance Workshop with Tears of Joy Theatre
Participants will learn a story, make a puppet, and perform a puppet show at the end of the session. Parents are encouraged to return for the last twenty minutes to watch the performance. For children ages 6–12. Registration required, call 322-8106.
ALL DAY
Saturday and Sunday:Books about the art of puppetry and puppet-making will be available for check out outside the Children's Library.Puppets and books about puppet-making available for purchase in The Library Store.
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