Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater Offers Free Pinkberry Treats, Announces Show Lineup

Please join us for a fun tasty treat! Next Saturday, September 26th, Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt will give out free samples of their delicious healthy frozen treat at the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater following each performance of The Three Pigs and Other Funny Stories. Performances are at 11 am, 1 & 2:30 p.m.

Sept 16 - 27
The Three Pigs and Other Funny Stories *

The Big Bad Wolf is the anti-hero in this California style tale. The wolf goes off in search of a free meal and runs into other fairy tale characters.
Hand puppets
Pre-school to adult
MILLIE PATTERSON'S WEAVER'S TALES

*Indicates shows geared to preschool age

Sept 30 - Oct 11
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Gaston' Puppets presents a new show never seen before. Laugh, laugh, laugh as you watch how the seven dwarfs hide Snow White from the evil queen and her meeeeaaaaan mirror.
Hand Puppets
All ages
Gaston's Puppets

Oct 14 - Oct 18
Witches Brew

Something's funny about the magic potion conjured up by a witch who wants to change her ways. This un-scary story will get you in the mood for Halloween.
35 minutes
Hand puppets
MILLIE PATTERSON'S WEAVER'S TALES

Oct 21 - Oct 25
Magic Purple Potion

An old witch tries to regain her youth with a special potion. Weird things happen as other characters sneak a sample of the potion. Clever jokes, music and illusions will delight all ages.
Puppet Express

Oct 28 - Nov 1
Polka Dot Ghost

Tommy the Ghost has a biiiiiig problem!!! He's not scary and he needs your help getting ready for Halloween night. Wanda the Witch, Danny Dragon and ghosts make this the perfect show for all ages.
35 minutes
Life Size Puppets
Big Joe Productions

Nov 4 - Nov 8
The Shoemaker and The Elves

Two funnly little elves sneak into the shoemaker's shop and help make shoes. You'll be surprised by the celebrities
who come in to shop for the unique shoes.
Hand Puppets
Weaver's Tales

Nov 11 - Nov 15
City Mouse / Country Mouse and The Monkey and the Crocodile *

The clever monkey outwits the deceitful crocodile.
Effie, the country mouse learns a valuable lesson, "There is no place like home!"
These two delightful Aesops' fables are presented as a hand puppet production.
Puppet Express

*Indicates shows geared to preschool age

Nov 18 - Nov 22
The Monkey & the Crocodile/Country Mouse City Mouse *

The clever monkey outwits the deceitful crocodile.
Effie, the country mouse learns a valuable lesson, "There is no place like home!"
These two delightful Aesops' fables are presented as a hand puppet production.
Puppet Express
performed by Eva Kvaas

*Indicates shows geared to preschool age
Nov 25, 27-29, Dec 2 - 3
NO SHOW THANKSGIVING DAY
Santa and the Ho Ho Thief

We need your HELP! Wanda the Witch is mad because Santa Claus is getting so much attention. Wanda is going to ruin Christmas. Come help Santa and Alfie the Elf as they try to save the Holiday!
Hand, Marionette and Life Size puppets
Big Joe Productions

Dec 4th & Dec 5th
Christmas Variety Show
December Nights - Evening Shows Only
6, 7 & 8 pm
Balboa Park Puppet Guild

Dec 9 - Dec 13
Adventures of the Gingerbread Man *

The Gingerbread man taunts his pursuers as he narrowly excapes danger in his exploration of the forest, jungle, desert and even the arctic. Adorable animal puppets join in this romp through the biomes.
Ages 4 and up
Millie Patterson
Weaver's Tales

*Indicates shows geared to preschool age

Dec 16 - Dec 20
Merry Christmas Show *

This wonderful variety show of holiday skits and songs includes a snowman, a gingerbread house, frisky mice, a busy elf and, of course, Santa Claus. This is a holiday treat for the whole family, especially the little ones. Don't miss this audience favorite and make it an annual tradition!
Performed by Puppet Express
and Eva Kvass

*Indicates shows geared to preschool age

Dec 21 - 23 and Dec 26 & 27
Merry Christmas Show *
performed by- Eva Kvaas

*Indicates shows geared to preschool age

Dec 29 - Jan 3
Jack and the Beanstalk

"Big Joe" presents his favorite story of a young man named Jack, who does not seem to fit in anywhere. Jack will climb the beanstalk to take back his father's treasure, which the Giant has stolen. Will Jack get the treasure back or will Jack turn into a Jackburger?

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