What can a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster do when they have to leave their farm? Become world famous musicians, of course! CactusHead Puppets brings to life the funny, inspiring tale of four farm animals who set out to pursue their dreams of stardom. Along the way, they foil some robbers, discover riches, and learn how to work together in harmony. This production features elaborate shadow and rod puppets, lovable characters, and CactusHead Puppets' signature sense of humor. All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 8 After the Show: Meet the Puppets & More! Stay after the show to meet the artists and see the puppets up close! Plus, enjoy a dress-up station, coloring sheets, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm! Pay-What-You-Can Summer Sundays In a celebration of puppetry for all, we're offering Pay-What-You-Can pricing during our Summer Mainstage season! Choose the Supporter level ticket to support affordable access for everyone. Choose a reduced price PWYC option if the regular price is out of your range. As always, our $3 Card to Culture ticket is available for EBT, WIC, MassHealth, and ConnectorCare cardholders.
Shadow & rod puppetry
Length: 40 minutes
Language: English
From Western Mass!
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