Summer
hours June 9 through September 6
Wed-Sunday, 11am, 1 & 2:30pm |
 Two
Weeks!
July 21 - July 25
July 28 - August 1
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 |
 Two
Weeks!
August
4 - August 8
August 11 - August 15
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
18 - August 22
BIG FOOT, THE MUSICAL
Ready for Yeti? Max, the puppeteer, tries to stage
a musical about BIG FOOT. The fun starts when the "REAL" BIG
FOOT shows up. Unfortunately, the part is already filled. Mad cap
comedy ensues! Get ready for complete fun and lunacy as Max shows
us just how far he will go for a laugh. If you have not seen this
show it is a must see. If you have seen this show try it again
there is so much going on you missed a lot the first time around!!!!!
Old Fashioned Kite Flying Players |
 August 25 - August 29
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
|
 September
1 - September 6
(Shows at 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm on Labor Day)
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.
Puppet Express Performed by Eva Kvaas |
Fall/Winter Hours begin
September 8th
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am & 11:30am
Saturday/Sunday 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm |
 September
8 – 12
The
Three Little Pigs and other Stories
The big bad wolf
is thwarted by the three pigs; then he encounters other fairy tale
characters in his search for a free meal in this updated, California
style tale.
Millie Patterson’s Weaver’s Tales |
 September
15 – 19
and
September
22 – 26
Mother Goose
Favorite
childhood rhymes that have delighted preschool children for ages
will be used to teach: Counting, colors and big, bigger, biggest
during this show built especially for preschool.
Big Joe Productions |
 September
29 – October
3
Snow White
The seven dwarfs help Show White, but can the Prince
save her from the jealous queen’s evil plan?
Hilarious Hand Puppets
Gaston’s Puppets |
 October
6 – 10 and
October 13 – 17
Witches Brew
Gilda’s plan to become a nice person gets derailed
when her special brew is spoiled by her older sister who tries to
help. Come and help solve the dilemma in this un-scary Halloween
story.
Hand puppets
Mille Patterson’s Weaver’s Tales |
 October
20 – 24
October 27 – 31
Polka Dot Ghost
Tommy the ghost has a BIG problem, he
is just not scary. He
needs your help getting ready for the big night. Witches, a dragon
and ghosts will make this the perfect Halloween show for all ages.
Life Size Puppets
Big Joe Productions |
 November
3 – 7
Adventures of the Gingerbread Man
The
Gingerbread Man taunts his pursuers as he narrowly escapes danger
in his wild journey through the forest, jungle, desert and even the
arctic. Adorable animal puppets join in this educational romp through
the world's biomes.
Hand Puppets
Millie Patterson’s Weaver’s Tales |
 November
10 – 14
Pepper's Favorites
Pepper, the Orangutan, universally
loved, has chosen his favorite stories, songs and pantomimes
to delight the entire family. Don't miss this perfomance by Enid,
one of San Diego's most renowned puppeteers.
Hand Puppets
Puppet Express |
 NEW SHOW
November 17 – 21
Two Frog Stories and a Spider Song
"I'm a wide mouth frog and I eat flies"says the frog
in the classic story,The Wide Mouth Frog. Of
course, when he meets the alligator, things change! In Princess
Elena's Promise, Frog gets his feelings hurt when
Princess Elena breaks a promise to invite him to her birthday
party. The
original songs It's not Easy to be a Frog and Promises
are Special are included in this original story inspired by
the fairy tale,The Frog Prince.
Hand puppets, Ventriloquism
Performed by Eva Kvaas |
 November
24 – 28
December 1-2
Santa & the Ho Ho Thief
Special Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving Week: Wednesday thru Sunday at 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm
(No Show Thursday, November 25th)
Dec 1st & 2nd Wednesday & Thursday Shows at 10 & 11:30am
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. A
Thanksgiving Tradition for the entire family!
A variety of puppets.
Big Joe Productions |
 December
3-4
6, 7 & 8pm
December Nights
The Balboa Puppet Theater is proud to present a new “Holiday
Tradition”. Join us for a half hour animal puppet production
of “A Christmas Carol”. This is the first presentation
of what will be an annual tradition performed by the members of
The Balboa Park Puppet Guild. |
 December
8 – 12
The Magic Well
A girl stumbles into a well, discovers a magical
land and earns a reward from Mother Holly. Her lazy sister tries
to gain a reward the easy way with disappointing results.
Marionettes and rod puppets
Millie Patterson’s Weaver’s Tales |
 December
15 – 19
The Merry Christmas Show
Elves, dancing cookies, a snowman,
frisky mice and Santa will entertain you in this holiday variety
show.
Hand Puppets
Puppet Express performed by Eva Kvaas |
 NEW SHOW!
December 20 – 23
December 26 & 27
Benito Bunny's Great Christmas Adventure
*HOLIDAY SHOWTIMES
MON – THU AT 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm
NO Shows Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
Santa cannot find the toys
he was to deliver for Christmas....Benito Bunny
will come to the rescue and help Santa in his greatest adventure
yet.
Gaston's Puppets |
 December
29 – January
2
Jack and
the Beanstalk
*HOLIDAY SHOWTIMES Wednesday – Sunday at 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm
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 |
NEW
SHOW!
(return to non holiday hours)
January 5 - 9
Little Golden Hood
You thought you knew the story of Little Red Riding
Hood? News Flash: the real story is being told here.
Gaston's Puppets |
