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is a not-for-profit corporation, established 1980 in New
York City by a group of theatre artists under the direction of Nicolas
Coppola, and dedicated to preserve and present Classic Puppet Theater
entertainment, with special emphasis on the hand-carved wooden
Marionette.
PUPPETWORKS plays are as faithful as possible, in language
and situations, to source material - primarily Children's
Literature and International Folk and Fairytales.
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- The Sleeping Beauty
- (for ages 4 and up)
- A Genuine Fairy Tale from Charles Perrault,
- the Brothers Grimm & Tchaikovsky
- adapted for Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola
- January 10 - April 5, 2009
- The Prince awakens The Sleeping Beauty with a kiss
- Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola
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GROUPS of 20 or more, $5 per person
NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
PARK SLOPE
338 Sixth Avenue (at 4th
Street)
BROOKLYN, NY
- Reservations are required: call 1-718-965-3391
- (current day or advance reservations)
- (NO SAME DAY e-mail reservations)
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- DONATIONS to the not-for-profit PUPPET WORKS, INC. are
tax-deductible, and may be sent to:
- Puppet Works, Inc.
- P.O. Box 150562
- Brooklyn, NY 11215-0562
- or dropped off at 338 6th Avenue (at 4th Street)
- Park Slope, Brooklyn
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For a $25
donation
- you will receive 3 Charming Finger Puppets of
your choice
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- For a $50 donation
- you will receive the above PLUS a Story Book from
our collection
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- For a $100 donation
- you will receive the above PLUS a CD of
Puppetworks' Original Songs from various shows
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- For a $500 donation
- you will receive A PRIVATE PERFORMANCE for
your child and 50 of your closest friends,
- PLUS a View Backstage and a Photograph of
your child meeting the Marionettes onstage.
All donators will receive a specific Puppetworks
Thank-You Letter, tax-deductible to the extent permitted by
law.
- A copy of our latest Annual Report may be obtained,
upon request, from the
- Office of the Attorney General, Charities
Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
Weekday
Group Performances
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Weekday Performances of "The Sleeping
Beauty,"
for Organized Groups of 20 or more ONLY, are presented every Monday through Friday at
10:15 & 11:30 a.m. @ $5 per person, and at 12:45 p.m. @ $4 each, by appointment.
After paying the 20-person minimum,
1 supervisor admission will be free for each 10 student tickets purchased.
- *(Weekday
performances are available to the General Public on
- M.L.K.,
Jr.'s Birthday, all of Presidents'
Week, and Columbus Day.)
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OUR POPULAR IN-SCHOOL PUPPET DEMONSTRATION /
WORKSHOP
5 to 30 students (maximum); duration:
approximately 45 minutes
- The History of Puppets
(examples of Folk Puppetry from around the World)
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Featuring
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Hand Puppets from England, China and the United States
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Javanese Rod Puppets
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Shadow Puppets from India, Indonesia, and Greece
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Mexican Marionettes
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English Paper Theater
- A Marionette
Demonstration
- How PUPPETWORKS makes and assembles wooden marionettes
- Classic
Trick Marionettes
- A Juggler
- A
Skater
- Breakaway Skeleton
- A Make and Take Project*
- This project
will be age-appropriate.
*Groups will need to supply crayons or markers,
scissors and scotch tape; Puppetworks will supply all other
necessary materials.
- YOUR TOTAL COST: $175.00 ($150 for a 3rd session same day)
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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US:
- “…
tastefully done staying true to the story yet adding humor and
creativity. The length and pace
of the show was appropriate, the puppets and scenery delightful. The explanation and demonstration of
the Marionettes was informative and a wonderful introduction to the
show.”
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Packer Collegiate School, Brooklyn
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- “Excellent, informative, attention-grabbing. Setting of theater is perfect for
managing small groups of small children (contained).”
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DGK Holy Cross School, Brooklyn
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- “… an enriching and worthwhile learning
experience.”
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Milestone School, Brooklyn
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- “The script was beautifully written.”
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Magen David Yeshiva, Brooklyn
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- “Very educational and exciting. A spectacular show for children and
adults.”
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Concord Baptist Elementary, Brooklyn, NY
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- “…wonderful & age appropriate. It feels like you’re in your living
room.”
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P.S. 42, Queens
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- “Fabulous performance, very comprehensive and
interactive for children, show great timing for children with short attention
span.”
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P.S. 36 @ P.S. 192, Brooklyn
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- “The children all asked if and when they can see
another puppet show here. The
seating arrangements were perfect.”
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Silver Lake Head Start, Staten Island
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- “As
always – a wonderful adaptation.”
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P.S. 115, Brooklyn
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- “The quality and the intimacy are a marvelous
experience for our pre-schoolers.
Your special programs for children with disabilities and delays make it
an affordable and educational experience.”
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The League Center, Brooklyn
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- Aladdin & the Wonderful Lamp
- (for ages 3 and up)
- Scheherazade's Fable from The Arabian Nights
- adapted for Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola
- April 18 - August 23, 2009
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- The Genie gives Aladdin & the Princess a
Magic Carpet
- Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola
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- Beauty & the Beast
- (for ages 3 and up)
- The Famous French Fantasy
- adapted for Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola
- September 5 - December 20, 2009
- Beauty meets the gentle Beast
- Marionette & Mask by Nicolas Coppola
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Job
Opportunities
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PUPPETWORKS will accept resumes for Puppeteer positions
(only). We have no ongoing need for writers / designers /
builders / secretaries. Though performances are presented with hand-carved wooden
marionettes, experience with marionettes is not essential; however a
genuine interest in marionette theatre for children is.
or by mail or drop off to: Puppetworks, 338 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
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Last revised: January 04, 2009.
