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The Rumpelstiltskin Society |
Public Performances
By popular demand, there will be puppet shows and events open to the public at this year's festival.
Most of the activities at PuppetFest MidWest are designed for those who
have pre-registered and are attending the whole week. If you are interested in puppetry but not able to attend for the entire week, we invite you to join us for the following events. |
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PuppetFest MidWest |
All performances will be held at the Hoover Theater located on the third floor of the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library, Trenton, MO |
| Suspended Animation The Huber Marionettes Tuesday, July 8, 7:30 p.m. The term "puppet", or in this case "marionette", conjures preconceived images which have little to do with The Huber Marionettes. This company has always had a primary appeal for adult audiences. Phillip Huber's manipulation is the key to their success. In a series of variety vignettes, he reveals incredibly compelling characters of humor, pathos, drama and grace. Fantasy is imbued with a sense of reality. These are not performances of grand spectacle, but rather ones employing subtle artistry to touch the innocence within us all ..... an entertainment that makes you "smile with your heart" . |
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| Beauty and the Beast Paul Mesner Puppets Wednesday, July 9, 7:30 p.m. Working from early and first-published versions of this classic tale, the Paul Mesner Puppets’ Beauty and the Beast brings to fore some quirky and unusual details that are left out of the streamlined and sanitized versions so often presented. These variations offer vivid glimpses into our rich cultural heritage and a different approach to the story. |
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| Salsa Cinderella Grey Seal Puppets Thursday, July 10, 7:30 p.m. Grey Seal Puppets brings their trademark whimsical approach to storytelling and exquisite puppet design to a new performance, Salsa Cinderella. This classic tale of love and footwear is told with a spicy twist! Come with us as we take a fresh look at the story of Cinderella-re-imagined with Latin flavor. With an original Latin musical score and dazzling puppets and staging, this show is sure to delight the salsa fan in everyone! Pass the tortilla chips, please! |  |
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| Cinderella Great Arizona Puppet Theater Saturday, July 12, 7:30 p.m. The girl, the guy, the glass slipper. Great Arizona Puppet Theater's CINDERELLA is performed with elegant hand puppets. |
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Hoover Theater, the perfect venue for puppet shows