A romantic tale of a handsome prince, and his love, Beauty, set in a great forest in old Russia. There are curses, conflicts, hopes, wishes, dreams, and exciting adventures, all the things that make a happy ending that much sweeter. Imaginative settings and beautiful costumes support this large-scale marionette version of the classic love story. Winner of a Citation of Excellence from the American Center of the Union Internationale de la Marionette, it has played successfully to children and families nationwide.
Beauty and the Beast runs Thursday and Friday at 10:30, Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 and 1:00 thru April 10th. Check out thepuppetco.org for more information.
Performed by Josh Rosenblum and Elizabeth Dapo. Directed by Allan Stevens, created by Terry Snyder, with costumes by MayField Piper and lightening design by Christopher Piper. With the lovely Toni Goldberg as the house manager and puppeteer wrangler.