Puppet Shows

The North Pole Review
When: Saturday, December 1; 3:30-4:15pm
Where: Rio Linda Library
What: The Fratello Marionettes come to Rio Linda with The North Pole Review! This production will showcase dancers, a graceful ice skater, and acrobatic penguins, all performed with marionettes in the cabaret style of manipulation.
Cost: FREE
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Frosty’s Magic Hat
When: Thursday, December 13; 3:30-4:30pm
Where: North Natomas Library
What: A little girl makes a wish upon a star and awakens to a yard filled with freshly fallen snow. The magic really begins once she places a hat on her snowman’s head. Join puppet Frosty and his puppet friends, along with a hatful of magic! This is a COOL show by Tony Borders!
Cost: FREE
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The Nutcracker
When: Tuesday, December 18; 4-4:45pm
Where: Arden-Dimick Library
What: Based on the tale by E.T.A. Hoffman and the music of Tchaikovsky, “The Nutcracker” tells the tale of young Clara, who rescues her toy Nutcracker from the evil Mouse King and turns him into a Prince. In doing so, she visits the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy and witnesses all kinds of holiday marvels. The show features Dancing Candies, The Snow Queen spreading snow over all the children, Prancing Clowns, Mechanical Toys, and Chinese Dragons. And of course the big battle between the Mouse King’s armies and the toys and candies. A Winter treat for all ages, featuring
over 40 puppets!
Cost: FREE
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