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Happy back to school, everyone! Take a look at what's happening here at the theater. |
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Introducing our new puppeteer: Connor Asher!
As the Chicago Tribune once said, “Like many children, Connor Asher grew up enamored by puppets. Now as an adult, he’s still playing with puppets.” Connor was trained by Jim Henson Company and Muppet performers. Now, for over a decade, he’s been working hard to bring colorful stories and characters to life. He’s made hundreds of puppets of all shapes and sizes, with blinking eyes, flying wings, and more. Many of his performances have been original stories, with lots of thought, clever wit and humor, and educational elements. We could not be more thrilled to have Connor joining our team this fall!
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My Pet Dinosaur
Aug 26 - Sep 11
Fridays at 10am;
Saturdays at 10am & 2pm;
Sundays at 2pm.
Young Arthur is excited to celebrate his birthday and this year he opens a very special present from his uncle -- a dinosaur egg! Arthur and his pet parrot are in for a big adventure when the egg hatches. See the mischief ensue during this adorable, funny, original show. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Tickets must be purchased in advance: https://azpuppets.org/shows.php or give us a call at 602-262-2050, ext. 0.
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Val West will be joining the theater this fall as a Community Engagement Assistant. Currently, she is working towards her undergraduate degree in English at Arizona State University. She has an eclectic skill set when it comes to writing, having published her poetry in journals such as Fifth Wheel Press, as well as two years’ experience in audio dramas and podcasts. With the goal of someday attending graduate school for Library Sciences, she hopes to work closely with the arts in any form possible, including publishing houses, libraries, and archives. Val loves Fraggle Rock and Jim Henson, and cannot wait to dig into her work at GAPT! |  |  | |
The Three Little Pigs
Aug 4 - Aug 21
Fridays at 10am;
Saturdays at 10am & 2pm;
Sundays at 2pm.
The big bad wolf and three little pigs are delightful to watch in this classic story told with rod puppets and lots of fun music. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Tickets must be purchased in advance: https://azpuppets.org/shows.php or give us a call at 602-262-2050, ext. 0.
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Le Cabaret de Poupees: A Retrospective
Thank you to everyone who came to our very first Cabaret! It was a sold out show full of music, puppets, dancing, and bubbles. We hope to see you again soon!
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We are excited to announce that GAPT is partnering with Arizona Humanities for our "Imagine This!" program! Arizona Humanities is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and the Arizona affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Since 1973, Arizona Humanities has supported public programs that promote understanding of the human experience with cultural, educational, and nonprofit organizations across Arizona. Their mission is to build a just and civil society by creating opportunities to explore our shared human experiences through discussion, learning and reflection. Arizona Humanities partners with cultural, educational, and nonprofit institutions, such as museums, libraries, tribal entities, K-12 schools, and universities. | |  |
You may have spotted us at the recent Kenilworth Elementary Open House, where "Imagine This!" is hosted each year. Out of all of the students who submit their own stories, fourteen of them will be adapted into puppet shows. Here’s one of our previous winners! | |
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The Great Arizona Puppet Theater has four membership options available. The benefits of each type of membership are valid for your immediate family for one year --
including discounts on admission, FREE admission for kids for their birthday, a free finger puppet, and more!
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Help Support our work with kids!
We are so proud of the work we do with our small staff of professional puppeteers and theater artists! Throughout the worst of the pandemic, we provided drive-in shows to families who needed a break out of the house to see live entertainment. While we are so happy to return indoors, we are still facing a large loss of income from limited school and childcare performances. Please consider supporting us today with a monthly donation of any amount. Every little bit helps!
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We rely on our dedicated volunteers for all aspects of creating great experiences and performances possible. We have opportunities for adults and students 16 and older including ushering performances, assisting at special events, and office work. We also have opportunities to work alongside professionals creating our sets and costumes (special expertise required). As a thank you, Volunteers receive ticket vouchers to see future productions and are invited to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception. For more information about becoming a volunteer, please contact us 602-262-2050 or [email protected] | | | | | | | |
