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This charming old world style, 50 seat puppet
theatre is just a few blocks south of Circle Centre in downtown Indianapolis.
Ideal for school groups, scouts, birthday parties and reserved parties. Peggy
Melchior, Debbi Stutzman and Heidi Pearson, of MMHP Puppet Productions Inc.,
present captivating and creative puppet shows for children and puppet making
day camps and workshops. Handicapped accessible.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES!
Hosting a party, not during our regular schedule? Birthday parties in the
studio are available for $300. Please e-mail Heidi at
silksbyheidi@yahoo.com for available
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2007/2008 Schedule
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
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The Slightly Haunted Puppet Studio 2007
October 13-28, 2007 |
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 Join
Gertrude, the studio's wacky resident witch, for this slightly ghoulish
marionette show. Audiences will meet traditional Halloween characters and a few
not so traditional. This 45 minute production is perfect for children ages 2 -
200!
Oct. 13-28, Tickets $8
Optional puppet
workshop after shows: $3
| Saturday, October 13 |
10:30am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm |
| Sunday, October 14 |
1:00pm & 3:00pm |
| Thursday, October 18 |
10:30am |
| Friday, October 19 |
10:30am, 1:00pm & 7:00pm |
| Saturday, October 20 |
10:30am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm |
| Sunday, October 21 |
1:00pm & 3:00pm |
| Thursday, October 25 |
10:30am & 6:00pm |
| Friday, October 26 |
10:30am & 1:00pm |
| Saturday, October 27 |
10:30am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm |
| Sunday, October 28 |
1:00pm & 3:00pm |
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"Peewinkle Meets Punch: The History of Puppetry"
November 15 - 17, 2007 |
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Join us as we highlight the major styles and eras of the universal art
form of puppetry thru a variety of vignettes. Recommended for 4th grade and
up. We encourage theater majors to attend this highly educational
production. Extensive educational material is available for purchase.
Tickets $8
| Thursday, November 15 |
10:00am |
| Friday, November 16 |
10:00am & 7:00pm |
| Saturday, November 17 |
10:30am |
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Christmas
at the Puppet Studio
December 11 - 22, 2007
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A 45 minute
studio production featuring lots of Christmas
time fun, marionettes, hand
puppets, body puppets, audience participation and lots of singing. Great holiday
entertainment for the whole family.
Tickets: $8
| Tuesday, December 11 |
9:30am & 11:00am |
| Wednesday, December 12 |
9:30am & 11:00am |
| Thursday, December 13 |
10:00am &
1:00pm |
| Friday, December 14 |
10:00am, 1:00pm
& 7:00pm |
| Saturday, December 15 |
10:30am, 1:00pm,
3:00pm & 5:00pm |
| Sunday, December 16 |
1:00pm, 3:00pm &
5:00pm |
| Tuesday, December 18 |
9:30am & 11:00am |
| Wednesday, December 19 |
9:30am & 11:00am |
| Thursday, December 20 |
10:00am &
1:00pm |
| Friday, December 21 |
10:00am, 1:00pm
& 7:00pm |
| Saturday, December 22 |
10:30am, 1:00pm,
3:00pm & 5:00pm |
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"Peewinkle Goes Fishing"
March 1 - 9, 2008 |
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Join Peewinkle as he learns from Sherman, the Pelican, all about life under the
sea. Lots of puppet styles and music. Great for ages 2 thru 10.
Tickets $7
| Saturday, March 1 |
10:30am, 1:00pm
& 3:00pm |
| Sunday, March 2 |
1:00pm & 3:00pm |
| Tuesday, March 4 |
9:30am & 11:00am |
| Wednesday, March 5 |
9:30am & 11:00am |
| Thursday, March 6 |
10:00am & 1:00pm |
| Friday, March 7 |
10:00am & 1:00pm |
| Saturday, March 8 |
10:30am, 1:00pm
& 3:00pm |
| Sunday, March 9 |
1:00pm & 3:00pm |
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"Rumpelstiltskin"
April 19 - 27, 2008 |
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The vintage Melchior Marionettes will present this classic fairy tale on an old
fashioned stage. Large trick marionettes will also make an appearance to round
out this fun filled springtime show. Perfect for ages 2 - 8 years.
Tickets $7
| Saturday, April 19 |
10:30am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm |
| Sunday, April 20 |
1:00pm & 3:00pm |
| Tuesday, April 22 |
9:30am & 11:00am |
| Wednesday, April 23 |
9:30am & 11:00am |
| Thursday, April 24 |
10:00am & 1:00pm |
| Friday, April 25 |
10:00am & 1:00pm |
| Saturday, April 26 |
10:30am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm |
| Sunday, April 27 |
1:00pm & 3:00pm |
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"Peewinkle’s 10th Anniversary Cabaret"
May
9 & 10, 2008 |
Peewinkle will be bringing back the ever popular ‘Adult Cabaret’ to help
celebrate his 10th anniversary. Meet some old and new puppet friends, enjoy some
wine and cheese. Tickets are $25. Peewinkle will also present a very special
Anniversary Cabaret for families. You won’t want to miss this! Tickets are $10.
Tickets $10 & $25
Optional post show workshop: $3 (10:30am & 1:00pm shows
only)
| Friday, May 9 |
7:30pm* |
| Saturday, May 10 |
10:30am, 1:00pm & 7:30pm* |
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* 7:30 shows are for adults only |
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ANNIVERSARY POSTER CONTEST |
Help us celebrate Peewinkle’s 10th Anniversary by entering our youth poster
contest. All proceeds will go to the Erica Melchior Youth Scholarship Fund.
For more information and entry forms, e-mail Heidi at
silksbyheidi@yahoo.com.
Entry forms will also be available at Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio.
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Puppet Camp
June & July, 2008 |
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Level I - July 7 - 11
(ages 5 - 8) (Session 1 - 9am - Noon • Session 2 - 1 - 4pm)
Level II - July 14 -18
(ages 9 and up)
Level III - June 16 - 20
(ages 10 and up)
Adding an extra week this year!!
A great week for the creative and ‘hands on’ child. Camp is from 9am to 4pm.
Campers should bring a sack lunch, am and pm snacks will be provided. Each
camper will receive a Puppet Camp T-Shirt.
Level I campers will construct 3 different puppet styles in each
session. Half day sessions available. Sessions will be different, if a child
attends the full day.
Level II campers will construct hand puppets and marionettes.
Level III is for advanced campers. They will design their own
hand/rod puppet or marionette.
Camps conclude with a Friday show for parents, siblings and friends. Tuition
is $125 for half day (Level I only) or $225 for full day. Extended care is
available from 8-9am and 4-5pm.
A detailed brochure is available upon request.
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"Peewinkles Summertime
Cabaret"
July 23 - August 1, 2008 |
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Bring your grandchildren, campers or day care
kids to this creative variety puppet show. Trick marionettes and
special effects will delight all ages!
Tickets $7
Optional post show workshop: $3
| Wednesday, July 23 |
10:30am |
| Thursday, July 24 |
10:30am |
| Friday, July 25 |
10:30am & 1:00pm |
| Wednesday, July 30 |
10:30am |
| Thursday, July 31 |
10:30am |
| Friday, August 1 |
10:30am & 1:00pm |
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