April 29 – May 3 & May 6-10

PRINCESS AND THE PEA

Princess Haiku is in a strange new land and must prove she’s a real princess worthy of the Prince. The Queen puts her to the princess delicacy test. Ouch! She must be real! Marionettes (string puppets) are featured.
4 years old and up.

BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS

MAY 13-17 & MAY 20-24

ADVENTURES OF THE GINGERBREAD MAN

The Gingerbread Man taunts his pursuers as he narrowly escapes danger in his wild journey in the forest, jungle, desert and even the arctic. Adorable animal puppets join in this romp across the world. - 4 years old and up

MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVER’S TALES

MAY 27-31

THE LITTLE RED HEN

The busy Little Red Hen wants help from her uncooperative farm friends. Having the last laugh is even better than the fresh bread reward in this humorous version of this classic story told by hand puppets. - preschool and up

GASTON’S PUPPETS

JUNE 3-7

RUMPLESTILTSKIN

The miller’s daughter must do the impossible, spin straw in to gold, to save her father. It gets worse when the magical trickster who helps her adds to her worries. A real spinning wheel spinning golden thread opens this hand puppet show. - 4 years old and up

MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVER’S TALES

JUNE 10-14

KING MIDAS, THE GOLDEN TOUCH

He had everything he wanted; or did he? The king discovers everything he touches turns to gold including his beloved daughter. He learns kindness as his heart is touched. Humor and songs help tell the story. 4 years old and up

BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS

JUNE 17-21

THE FROG PRINCE

Join the Frog Prince on his quest to turn back into a frog. Will he find someone to "undo" the magic spell? Come find out. Traditional hand puppets tell the story. - 4 years old and up

ZACKER’S PUPPETS - Junior Puppeteer

JUNE 24-28

PUPPET CIRCO

This is the zaniest, funniest circus you’ll ever see with surprise endings to the acts including a tight rope walker, strong man, lion tamer and lots of laughs. These hand puppets can do tricks! - preschool and up

GASTON’S PUPPETS

JULY 1-5

BIG JOE’S FIREWORKS

Celebrate July 4th and sing along with Uncle Sam and Yankee Doodle. You'll love the spectacular finish to the story, The Remarkable Rocket! - 4 years old and up

BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS

JULY 8-12 & JULY 15-19

CINDERELLA

Do you believe in magic? You will when you see a fairy godmother transform Cinderella from humble serving maid to the belle of the ball who wins the heart of the prince in this elegant tale told with hand and rod puppets plus marionettes. - preschool and up

PUPPET EXPRESS AND WEAVER’S TALES (July 15-19 performed with EVA KVAAS)

JULY 22-26

THE THREE WISHES

They could have had it all, riches, a castle, luxury, but the old man and his wife foolishly waste three wishes granted them by a fairy. Also, a little boy recites poem, A Brave Boy and a Dragon, in this hand puppet show. - ages four and up

PUPPET EXPRESS Performed by EVA KVAAS

JULY 29-AUGUST 2 & AUGUST 5-9

PIRATE PAUL’S PIRATE PARTY

Ship ahoy, mates! Marionettes and their big pirate ship are bound for San Diego! While Pirate Paul is searching for the treasure of Balboa Park he finds true love with Hula Helene. - ages four and up

BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS

AUGUST 12-16

SOMETHING’S FISHY

Curious little Garabaldi does not want to swim with the other fish and finds trouble until Mama Mia rescues him from the jaws of a lazy, hungry whale. String puppets are manipulated by a cast of five puppeteers. - preschool and up

MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVER’S TALES

AUGUST 19-23

CHU CHU THE DRAGON

A red dragon steals the weaver woman’s good luck pearl and troubles begin. Her sons each go on a quest to recover their treasure. Special effects help set the mood for this hand puppet show. - preschool and up

MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVER’S TALES

AUGUST 26-30

PEPPER’S FAVORITES II

Pepper, the lovable orangutan, has chosen his favorite skits, songs and the story of a child who won‘t go to bed.in this delightful hand puppet show. - preschool and up

PUPPET EXPRESS Performed by EVA KVAAS.