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 dates.

2007/2008 Schedule

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

The Slightly Haunted Puppet Studio 2007
October 13-28, 2007

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
 
"Peewinkle Meets Punch: The History of Puppetry"
November 15 - 17, 2007



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

Christmas at the Puppet Studio
December 11 - 22, 2007



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

"Peewinkle Goes Fishing"
March 1 - 9, 2008



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

"Rumpelstiltskin"
April 19 - 27, 2008

 

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.


T
ickets $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

"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*

* 7:30 shows are for adults only


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.
 

Puppet Camp
June & July, 2008

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.
 


"Peewinkles Summertime Cabaret"
July 23 - August 1, 2008


 


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

Peewinkle's Puppet Studio

25 East Henry Street
Downtown Indianapolis

Click here for map and driving directions.

mailing address only:
5271 Carrollton Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana  46220

317.283.7144
800.849.4853

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

e-mail:
pwstudio@iquest.net
peewnkle@earthlink.net

For extra summertime fun, visit our sister theater, The Melchior Marionette Theatre in Nashville, Indiana. See schedule on their website: www.melchiormarionettes.com.