Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company

2007-08 School Field Trip Offerings

Monday

Oct. 22, 2007

Stories & Cuentos (bilingual show)

Developed by Monica Leo and Mexican puppeteer Eli Portugal, cofounder of Mojiganga Arte Escenico, this performance includes two classic Mexican animal tales. The Rabbit in the Moon and The Musical Ant. The production uses hand puppets, rod puppets, masked characters, and music and incorporates both Spanish and English.

Monday

Nov. 19, 2007

Wisdom Merchant

Since 1998, Random Acts Puppet Theater from Texas has traveled across the US delighting audiences with shows of creativity, wit, and gentleness. The Wisdom Merchant is a collection of folktales from around the world woven into a colorful tapestry of courage, comedy, & wisdom.

Monday

Jan. 22, 2008

Mr. Ug, Caveman

Chameleon Puppets from Springfield, Missouri gives audiences a whimsical look at early man.  This prize-winning show tells the story of Mr. Ug’s struggle to survive by using the natural resources that surround him.

Wednesday

Mar. 12, 2008

Our Spring Break Show

Each spring Eulenspiegel Puppets selects a popular show from its own repertoire to make March special for area school children.  Title to be announced in January.

Monday

Apr. 14, 2008

Sal Fink,

Catfish Wrangler

Eulenspiegel celebrates our rivers and prairies with tall tales starring Iowa folk heroine, Sal Fink, legendary daughter of Mike Fink, the mighty keel boatman. The production features live music, written and performed by Iowa musician Ron Hillis.  With lots of sound effects and harmony singing, this performance will leave you humming!

All shows are presented at

The New Strand Theater

111 E. Third St.

West Liberty, IA 52776

Cost

·   Tickets are $3.50 per student, $3.00 for groups over 100.

·   Teachers and chaperones attend free.

·   Transportation grants may be available through the Iowa Arts Council Big Yellow School Bus Program see www.iowaartscouncil.org

To make reservations

·   Call Owl Glass Puppetry Center at

   319-627-2487 / 877-978-7738 (toll free)

·   Email owlglass@avalon.net

To find out more about field trip shows, school presentations, workshops and more please visit:

www.puppetpuppets.com