Puppet Mania at Fairytale Town

Ten weeks of matinee shows Wednesdays-Sundays.

Delighting the hearts and spirits of children of all ages, The Annual Puppet Festival, is returning to the Children's Theater at Fairytale Town, beginning April 20.  For more than twenty years, Puppet Art Theater has been performing at Fairytale Town. During the ten week series, five unique puppet shows will be presented by Art Grueneberger's, award winning,  Puppet Art Theater. Don't miss your chance to see classic fairytales retold in an artful and hilarious manner.

Each of the five shows will run as follows: Bunny Boot Camp runs April 20-24; The Three Little Pigs, April 27- May 8; Tommy's Train Troubles, May 11-22;  of The Boy Who Cried Wolf May 25-June 5, Jack & the Bean Stalk, June 8-26.

Performances are offered, Wednesdays through Sundays. Weekday show times are: 10:30AM, 11:30AM, and 12:30PM. Weekend show times are: 12:30PM, 1:30PM, and 2:30PM. In addition to paid park admission, tickets are $1 members and $2 nonmembers. Children 1 and under are free.

About the Shows

April 20-24, Bunny Boot Camp
Lieutenant Longears and his Battalion of Bunnies must complete the final delivery of Easter eggs before Sergeant Cottontail blows his top. However, the Big Bad Wolf has other plans for the eggs.

April 27-May 8, The Three Little Pigs
Three pigs strike out on their own looking to have fun adventures. But first, they must build houses for themselves. Straw, sticks, bricks, and a huffing and puffing Big Bad Wolf add up to hilarity and mayhem in this adaptation of the classic story, "The Three Little Pigs."

May 11-22, Tommy's Train Troubles

Tommy has never been more bored! He thought his train trip to his aunt's house would be quite an adventure but so far it was nothing like he had expected. That is until an Old Conductor tells Tommy the train they are traveling on is carrying a load of gold to Fort Knox! Join Tommy as he tries to protect the gold from the infamous train robber, Stinky Cheese Velveeta.

 May 25-June 5, The Boy Who Cried Wolf

An updated zany version of a classic tale. The boy is bored watching his lamb and decides to make things more exciting by turning on his dad's wolf alarm, the "Wolf Alert 3000." Tricking his dad is all fun and games until a real wolf shows up. Will the audience help the boy escape from the wolf? Find out in "The Boy Who Cried Wolf."

June 8-June 26, Jack & the Bean Stalk

Jack has traded his cow for magic wishing beans much to his mother's dismay. In frustration, Jack's mom tosses the beans out the window where they grow into a huge beanstalk. Jack goes up the beanstalk and the adventure begins!

About Puppet Art Theater
Puppet Art Theater Co. was founded in 1994 by Art Grueneberger who Puppet Art Theaterserves as Artistic Director.  Grueneberger has puppeteered for many film, television and video projects. His puppet productions have been seen by thousands of audiences across the United States. His shows have toured internationally and also include adult productions seen in local venues such as Zeum Theater in San Francisco, and the Mondavi Center at UC Davis. For more information about Art Grueneberger and Puppet Art Theater, please visit www.puppetarts.com.
What: Annual Puppet Festival

When: Wednesdays - Sundays,  April 23-June 26
Time:  Weekdays at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:30 PM
             Weekends at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM
Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA  95822
Cost:  General Admission $4 weekdays/ $4.50 weekends & holidays
           (Additional charge for Puppet Art Theater: $1 members/$2 nonmembers)
Contact Phone: 916-808-7462
Website: www.fairytaletown.org