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The Great Arizona Puppet Theater Announces Their Upcoming Events

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The Great AZ Puppet Theater is located at 302 W. Latham St. in Phoenix. Please call 602-262-2050 for directions, reservations, and additional information; also, visit the theater online at www.azpuppets.org

OCTOBER 6- 31
"LITTLE BUNNY'S HALLOWEEN": Looking for a family-friendly Halloween activity that's not too frightening for the little ones? The Great Arizona Puppet Theater has the answer! In this cute and funny show, Little Bunny learns that Halloween doesn't have to be scary to be fun. A cute Halloween show perfect for young children (3 years and older).

NOVEMBER 3-28

THE LITTLE RED HEN: There's lots of sing-along fun in this merry musical about the Little Red Hen, her lazy housemates, and what it takes to make wheat into bread. Luckily, the Hen has a helpful little chick who is willing to lend a hand. Performed with rod puppets, written and directed by Nancy Smith with traditional American folk songs.

DECEMBER 1-24
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER: In this charming holiday-themed version of the traditional tale, Santa sends his elves to help the shoemaker and his wife.

DECEMBER 25
The theater will be closed.

DECEMBER 26 @ 2PM ONLY!
CINDERELLA: A beautiful girl, a wicked step-family, a fairy godmother, a handsome prince and transparent footwear all add up to true love (and lots of laughs) in this extremely popular version of the famous fairy tale. Performed with elegant hand puppets. Written by Nancy Smith and Laura Bonar, directed by Nancy Smith.

DECEMBER 27- JANUARY 1, 2010-11
CINDERELLA: @ 10AM & 2PM each day. A beautiful girl, a wicked step-family, a fairy godmother, a handsome prince and transparent footwear all add up to true love (and lots of laughs) in this extremely popular version of the famous fairy tale. Performed with elegant hand puppets. Written by Nancy Smith and Laura Bonar, directed by Nancy Smith.

JANUARY 2- 23, 2011
CINDERELLA: normal show times resume. A beautiful girl, a wicked step-family, a fairy godmother, a handsome prince and transparent footwear all add up to true love (and lots of laughs) in this extremely popular version of the famous fairy tale. Performed with elegant hand puppets. Written by Nancy Smith and Laura Bonar, directed by Nancy Smith.

SHOWTIMES (unless otherwise noted): Wednesdays through Fridays at 10:00am; Saturdays at 10:00am & 2:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm

PRICES (unless otherwise noted):
· $6.00 for children 2-15 yrs
· $8.00 for adults

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