This charming old world style, 50 seat puppet theatre is just a few blocks south of Circle Center in downtown Indianapolis. Ideal for school groups, scouts, birthday parties and reserved parties. Peggy Melchior, Debbi White and Heidi Shackleford, of MMHP Puppet Productions Inc., present captivating creative puppet shows for children, puppet making day camps and workshops. Handicapped accessible .


2010 Schedule
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ATTENTION TEACHERS & SCOUT LEADERS
Peewinkle’s Puppets will present
"Peewinkle's Holiday Cabaret"
A puppet production highlighting the winter festivals
around the world
at the
Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington, Indianapolis, IN
November 28 and 30, and December 1, 2010

The Sunday show is a great event for scouts, ages 5-10 yrs. A Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio patch will be available for $2.50. A question and answer session will be held after the Sunday performance.

The twinkling 36 foot set is reminiscent of the old fashioned advent calendars. Marionettes, large rod puppets, a live Sugar Plum Ballerina, the Chinese New Years Lion will enchant and educate children, 3 - 10 years. A few of the winter festivals included are: Christmas, Chinese New Year, Diwali, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Teachers and scout leaders will receive an educational guide in advance with their reservations. Standards will also be available.

Tickets: $10 (under two free) Indiana State Museum members and
groups of 15 or more are $8. For tickets call 317.232.1637.

Sunday, November 28 2:00 pm
Tuesday, November 30 9:30am & 11:00am
Wednesday, December 1 9:30am & 11:00am

“Peewinkle Joins the Circus”
March 3 - 13, 2010

When Peewinkle becomes the Ringmaster, great fun begins... rollerskating and juggling clowns, Frederico on the high flying trapeze, a unicyclist and much much more! The trick marionettes will keep your youngsters spellbound. Ages 2 - 10.

Tickets: $8. Under two free

Postshow workshops, $3. Workshop tickets not available online.
Purchase them after the show at the studio.

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Wednesday, March 3 9:30am & 11:00am
Thursday, March 4 9:30am & 11:00am
Friday, March 5 9:30am & 11:00am
Saturday, March 6 10:30am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Wednesday, March 10 9:30am & 11:00am
Thursday, March 11 9:30am & 11:00am
Friday, March 12 9:30am & 11:00am
Saturday, March 13 10:30am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm

“Goldilocks and the Three Bears and
The Springtime Cabaret”
April 21 - April 30, 2010

A wonderful marionette fairytale show for youngsters. The lovable bears tell their story on a quaint set with hand painted silk scenery. This show is coupled with the "Springtime Cabaret", a lively variety show with larger trick marionettes.

Ages 2 - 8 yrs. Tickets: $8. Under two free

Post show workshops, $3. Workshop tickets not available online.
Purchase them after the show at the studio.

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Wednesday, April 21 9:30am & 11:00am
Thursday, April 22 9:30am & 11:00am
Friday, April 23 9:30am & 11:00am
Saturday, April 24 10:30am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Wednesday, April 28 9:30am & 11:00am
Thursday, April 29 9:30am & 11:00am
Friday, April 30 9:30am & 11:00am

Camps

Puppet Camp - Level I
June 28 - July 2 and July 12 - 16
Ages 5 -8, 9am - 12Noon
Tuition: $160.
Orchard School - 615 W. 54th St. • 251-9253

This camp is ideal for the creative child. Children participating in this camp will construct and learn how to manipulate a wide variety of puppets; simple marionettes, mouth puppets, rod puppets and a few surprises. They will paint, sand and draw and have a lot of fun! Parents will be invited to a spectacular camper show the last day of camp.

Puppet Camp Level 2 - 3
June 21 - 25
Ages 9 and up 9am - 4pm
Tuition: $175.
Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio
25 Henry St. • 917-9454

Level II campers will construct a variety of puppets including marionettes, hand and shadow puppets.

Level III is for the more experienced camper-they will work the entire week on one puppet of their choosing...either a marionette or ‘muppet style’ hand and rod puppet.

Both levels will conclude their week with a Friday performance for families.

Quilting, Sewing, Embroidery and More!
July 5 - 9 and July 19 -23
Ages 8 thru adult - 1-4pm
Tuition $100
Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio
25 Henry St. •917-9454

Campers will be asked to bring some supplies. Sewing machines are optional

Campers in this camp will learn a variety of sewing skills. There will be plenty of small projects to keep campers busy. They will complete a ‘sampler bag’ by the end of the week. A great camp for children and adults with a flair for sewing.


“Summertime Cabaret”
July 8 - August 6, 2010

A wonderful variety show with trick marionettes...ideal for summertime camps and daycare field trips or grandmas who have their visiting grandchildren in the summer.

Ages 2 - 8 yrs. Tickets: $8. Under two free

Post show workshops, $3. Workshop tickets not available online.
Purchase them after the show at the studio.

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Thursday, July 8 10:00am
Friday, July 9 10:00am
Thursday, July 15 10:00am
Friday, July 16 10:00am
Thursday, July 22 10:00am
Friday, July 23 10:00am
Thursday, August 5 10:00am
Friday, August 6 10:00am
Groups interested in ‘buying the house’ (48 tix,$384.) may schedule outside of public schedule...call 917-9454 or email: peewinkleinfo@att.net

Workshops and Shows... On the Go!

Bring a Peewinkle Puppet Workshop to your class, youth group meeting or after school program... Halloween Bats, Dancing Snowflakes or Flowers, Hand puppets, mouth puppets and even script writing can come to you!

Puppetry residencies are also available.

E-mail: peewinkle_debbi@att.net

Bring The Melchior Marionettes to your school, church or festival. A variety show for all ages... learn about the history of puppetry and watch the hand crafted trick marionettes delight your audience.

E-mail: silksbyheidi@yahoo.com

www.melchiormarionettes.com
 


Peewinkle's Puppet Studio

25 East Henry Street
Downtown Indianapolis

Click here for map and driving directions.

mailing address only:
3608 Woodland Streams Ct., Greenwood, IN  46143
317.917.9454

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

e-mail:
peewinkleinfo@att.net
 


Melchior Marionette Theatre
in beautiful Brown County!

Visit our summertime venue at The Melchior Marionette Theatre, Westside of S. Van Buren St., Nashville, IN. Shows are on Saturdays, starting on Memorial Day weekend through October.  Closed in August. Shows at 1 & 3pm. These 20 minute cabaret marionette shows have been entertaining tourists for over 25 years!!

NOTE: Tickets to these shows are not for sale online. Please purchase tickets 20 minutes before show times at the theater, the day of the show. Groups over 20, may call ahead to reserve.

Email: peewnkle@earthlink.net

www.melchiormarionettes.com or 800.849.4853

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