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Schedule of Performances

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Spring showtimes in effect (ending on June 15th):
Wed - Frid 10am & 11:30am
Sat & Sun 11am, 1 & 2:30pm

 
Summer showtimes in effect:
Wed - Sun 11am, 1 & 2:30pm
Big Foot July 23-27
BIG FOOT, THE MUSICAL
Ready for Yeti? The puppeteer tries to stage a musical about Big Foot when the real Big Foot shows up. Unfortunately, the part is already filled.. Mad cap comedy!
OLD FASHIONED KITE FLYING PUPPETEERS
Cowboy July 30-August 3
GIDDY UP COWBOYS
Join Lynn for a rollicking good time full of fun, music, cowboys and the romance of the Old West.
LYNN TRIMBLE, COMIC VENTRILOQUIST
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater August 6-10
KING MIDAS: THE GOLDEN TOUCH
The king discovers everything he touches turns to gold including his beloved daughter. Along the way he learns a valuable lesson about being kind! Lots of singing and jokes for all ages.
BIG JOE PUPPET PRODUCTIONS
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater August 13-17
PUPPET CIRCO
Clowns, lion tamers, magicians, high wire acts and the human cannonball make this a circus show not to be missed.
Performed in Spanish and English.
GASTON’S PUPPETS
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater August 20-24
MAXFIELD’S TIME TRAVELING FLEA CIRCUS
Travel back in time with Maxfield, an inventor and time traveler, as he enters a wacky world and winds up with a Flea Circus. Performed with a Victorian style toy theater
OLD FASHIONED KITE FLYING PUPPETEERS
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater August 27-31
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
The funny little elves sneak in to help the hardworking shoemaker and his wife.
WEAVER’S TALES
Puppets on Parade "PUPPETS ON PARADE"
60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Monday, September 1st
Puppet Making for Kids - 11 a.m. - Free
Parade through the Park - 12 noon - Join the fun!
Puppets on Parade - shows - 1:30 p.m.& 2:30 p.m.
  ALERT:  FALL HOURS BEGIN
WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10 A.M. AND 11:30 A.M.

SATURDAY - SUNDAY 11 A.M., 1 & 2:30 P.M.
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater September 3-7
PUPPET VARIETY WITH A COMIC VENTRILOQUIST
This show will keep you laughing as comical characters reveal surprising talents with magical spoofs and songs.
LYNN TRIMBLE, COMIC VENTRILOQUIST
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater

September 10-14 and 17-21
MOTHER GOOSE
The Old Woman in the Shoe, Jack and Jill and other favorites recall the childhood rhymes and stories that have delighted pre-school children for ages.   Counting, colors and big, bigger, biggest are learned during the show. 
BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS

Three Pigs

September 24-28 and October 1-5
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS AND OTHER FUNNY STORIES
The big bad wolf is the anti-hero in this California style tale. The wolf goes off in search of a free meal and runs into other fairy tale characters. Hand puppets.
MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVER’S TALES

Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater October 8-12
THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE
The cocky hare tries inventive devices to win the race against the slow, but steady tortoise. Come see who wins the contest. Hand puppets.
GASTON’S PUPPETS
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater October 15-19
WITCHES BREW
Something’s funny about the magic potion conjured up by a witch who wants to change her ways. This un-scary story will get you in the mood for Halloween. Hand puppets.
MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVER’S TALES
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater October 22-26 and October 29-November 2
THE POLKA DOT GHOST
Tommy the Ghost has a biiiiiiiig problem and needs your help getting ready for the big night. Witches, a dragon and ghosts will make this the perfect show for all ages.
Pre-schools are welcome.
Life size puppetsBIG JOE PRODUCTIONS
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater November 5-9
JURI AND THE BEARDED DRAGON
A giant, a dragon and a princess create fun and excitement for Juri, the hero of this Swiss fairy tale. Large scale puppets and ventriloquist figures.
LYNN TRIMBLE, COMIC VENTRILOQUIST
marie November 12-16 and November 19-23
SLEEPING BEAUTY
True love breaks the evil spell cast by the evil Malificent when the prince kisses the sleeping princess. Rod puppets.
MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVERS TALES
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater November 26-30 and December 3-4
(Closed Thanksgiving Day)
SANTA AND THE HO, HO THIEF
Wanda the Witch is mad! Santa and Christmas get all the attention so she plans to ruin Christmas. Come help Santa and Alfie Elf save Christmas. Hand puppets.
BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater December 5-6
(No daytime shows Dec. 5-7)
DECEMBER NIGHTS
6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - Free shows
Balboa Park Puppet Guild presents holiday variety show.
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater December 10-14
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
Two funny little elves sneak into the shoemaker’s shop and help make shoes. You’ll be surprised by the celebrities who come in to shop for the unique shoes. Hand puppets.
MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVER’S TALES
marie December 17-21 and December 26-28
THE MERRY CHRISTMAS SHOW
A variety show of skits and songs includes a snowman, a gingerbread house, frisky mice and of course, Santa. Hand puppets.
PUPPET EXPRESS
marie December 26-28
Theater closed Dec. 24-25
 (Extra show at 1 p.m. Friday)
THE MERRY CHRISTMAS SHOW
PUPPET EXPRESS performed by Eva Kvaas
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater December 31- January 4
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Jack is in for a big surprise when he plants his beans. Will Jack escape the giant, or become a Jack-burger?
BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater December 31 thru January 4
(Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.)
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater January 7-11
RUMPELSTILTSKIN
A young girl finds good luck when a wicked little guy spins her straw into gold. Hand puppets.
MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVER’S TALES
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater January 14-18
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR & OTHER FAVORITES
Audience interaction makes these three stories a great time for the young audience member. Variety of puppets.
BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS
marie January 23 - 28
THE RABBIT ON THE MOON, THE LITTLE RED HEN
A tricky rabbit is the star of The Rabbit on the Moon, a Mexican folk tale. The Little Red Hen enjoys her delicious bread, while her lazy friends will have none.
Hand Puppets.
GASTON’S PUPPETS
 
 
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