General Admission: $5
Senior/Military: $4
Children under two are FREE!

Group Prices:
Groups of 10 to 25 paying customers get a 10% discount
Groups of 25 or more paying customers get a 20% discount

April 24 - 28

The Princess and the Pea

Princess Haiku is in a strange new land. The queen wants proof that this young girl is a true princess worthy of marrying her son, The Prince. The queen puts her to the test. Beautiful costume and sets make this show a fun and entertaining treat!
Full Stage Marionette Production
4 years old to Seniors Young at Heart 
Big Joe Productions

May 1 - 5

Rumplestiltskin

While working on a spinning wheel, the puppeteer weaves the story of the beautiful maiden who spins straw into gold.  Hand puppets.
Grades K-5
MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVER’S TALES

May 8 - 12 and May 15 - 19

Goldilocks and the Three Little Bunnies

Goldilocks gets lost and stumbles into the Bunny House where she discovers big, bigger, biggest; cold, warm, hot and soft and comfy versus hard.
Full Stage Marionette Production
Big Joe Productions

Three Shows on Memorial Day
Monday, May 27th at 11am
May 22 - 27 & May 29 - June 2

Two Frog Stories and a Spider Song

"I'm a wide mouth frog and I eat flies" claims the wide mouth frog in this funny story.   In Princess Elena's Golden Ball, Frog finds the lost ball in the well, but a playful dog gets the credit.  A delightful show for all ages!
Hand Puppets/Ventriloquism
Eva Kvaas-Theatre Kids Workshop

June 5-9

Hansel and Gretel
Guest Artist!

The family business in a slump, and Hansel and Gretel must forage for berries for dinner. Lost deep in the woods, they discover a wonderful gingerbread house occupied by a hungry, happy-go-lucky witch and her broom named Whiskers. Can their parents find the kids before they become lunch? A funny, charming tale for all ages.
Hand Puppets
Omnipresent Puppet Theater
Bakersfield, CA

June 12-16

Monsters Under the Bed

What's all the hullabaloo? Tommy says there really are monsters under his bed! It sounds like rock 'n roll. It looks (and smells) like his lost socks.What's really under there? Finding out is all the fun!
Large format puppets
Julie's Puppet Creations

June 19-23

Princess Phoebe's Birthday Present

The evil wizard has stolen the present from Princess Phoebe's father. Phoebe must overcome her fears and enter the cold, dark forest to retrieve the present. Will she succeed?
Marionettes
Big Joe Productions

June 26-30 & July 3-7

Rapunzel
New Show!

A beautiful girl is trapped in a high tower by a vengeful sorcerer. Will she everescape? Will she find love? Will she ever get a haircut? Come and find out in this comedic take on this Grimm's classic tale.
Hand Puppets
Gaston's Puppet Show

July 10-14

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
Hand puppets
Puppet Express and Weaver's Tales
Performed by Millie and Alison Patterson

July 17-21 & July 24-28

Pirate Paul's Pirate Party

Ships Ahoy, Mates! Pirate Paul is on a journey to find "The Treasure Of Balboa Park". When his ship sinks and he is under the water a beautiful mermaid will rescue Pirate Paul and put him on the Island of Hula Helene, and true love!
Full Stage Marionette Production
Six foot pirate ship
Blacklight underwater scene
Big Joe Productions

July 31-August 4

Giddy Goat
New Show!

(Based on the book by Jamie Rix) Being a mountain goat is no fun when you are afraid of heights. Come help Giddy overcome his fear and gain a friend along the way.
Muppet Style Puppets
Zacher's Puppets

August 7-11 & August 14-18

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
Weaver's Tales

August 21-25

King Midas: The Golden Touch

King Midas had everything he wanted or did he? He discovers the golden touch and everything goes wrong. The king learns many valuable lessons as his heart is touched when the princess is turned to gold.
Humor and songs make this a fun show for all ages.
Hand Puppets
35 minute show
Big Joe Productions

Three Shows on Labor Day
Monday, September 2
August 28-September 2

The Really Hot Jungle Show

Aesop's Fable "The Lion and the Mouse" and the African Tale, "Who's in Rabbit's House?" are performed with hand puppets. A special pantomime and musical act complete this funny show. Great for the whole family, especially the preschool set.
Hand puppets
Puppet Express Performed by Eva Kvaas