Saturday Morning Show Schedule
All Shows at 10 am & noon in HOBT's Avalon Theater lobby
January 10
Laurie Witzkowski and Esther Ouray
Are You Thirsty?
Who is thirsty? How much water is there in the world to drink? Where does the water come from, and where does it go? Come explore a myriad of questions contained in a cup of water--one of the most precious and necessary shared resources of our planet.
January 17
Rich Wilson &
Pole Barn Puppets
A Sailor’s Tale – Stories & Songs from the Sea
This traditional shadow puppet performance presents classic sea stories such as "Sindbad the Sailor" and "Music Charms the Pirates" along with songs including "Irish Rover" and "The Roman Tree."
January 24
Chris Fehring & Grimmerson Puppeteers
Henny
Penny Lester
The chicken, Henny Penny, has disappeared so Lester takes the lead in this classic fable. Lester’s friends won’t help him make the potato salad, but they want to eat it. Come and see what happens!
January 31
Margo McCreary & Shari Aronson
Fool Circle
Follow larger-than-life puppet, Ollie McNutt, on a silly circular journey around boulders, bees and badgers into a circle of his own!
February 7
Fifth of November Puppeteers
Punch & Judy
A brand new show celebrating old English folk tales, with a twist of the traditional ‘Punch and Judy’ slapstick comedy.
February 14
The Dolly Wagglers:
Lindsay McCaw & Adam Cook
The Woodchopper Opera
A traditional fairy tale with a luddite spin set to triumphant show-stopping melodies of yesterday and today.
February 21
Written and performed by Paulino Brener
Land of 10,000 Lakes:
Minnesota's 150-year Connection to Water
Help Dr. Hardwater and his assistant Gotagorda answer questions about water, like “where does it come from? and where does it go?”
February 28
Julie Boada
Shingibis &
Winter Maker
An Anishinabe story of Shingebiss (a Merganser duck) who shows us with his courage and kindness how to survive no matter how hard the winds of winter blow.
March 7
Sophie & Esmerelda
The Old Woman
Who Swallowed a Fly
Esmerelda, the gorilla trainer, and Sophie, the gorilla, perform this timeless story of an old woman and a fly.
March 14
The Erickson Cousin Puppeteers
Hakkebolle
A Norwegian Folk Tale
This is the story of Hakkebolle, the youngest son, who in order to win the hand of the princess must prove himself to the King by retrieving items stolen by the local Troll.
March 21
J-J Trinket’s
Operations Theater Series
Cardiology for Young Hearts
Come into the operating room and assist Dr. Trinket in an interactive examination of the heart.
Info
- $2 suggested donation for youth who live or go to school in
the Central, Corcoran, Phillips or Powderhorn neighborhoods, and their
families.
- If you live elsewhere, a $4 donation is requested.
- Show times: 10 AM & Noon
- Make-n-Take workshops: 11 am
Workshops
Saturday Puppet Workshops
Come for the show and stay for the “Make-n-Take” workshop
based on that day’s puppet show theme. Workshops are a family
activity offered in our classroom at 11 am each Saturday morning.
- Admission is $5/person.
New! HOBT classroom available for birthday parties
Saturdays, October 4th - March 21
Looking for something new and different to celebrate your child's birthday this year? Bring party guests to see our regularly scheduled Saturday Puppet Show, participate in the artist led Make-n-Take workshop, and stay for a party in our classroom!
- Two times available: Attend the 10am performance and the 11am workshop followed by a one-hour room rental for your party, or attend the workshop at 11am, go to the noon performance of the show and then head back to the classroom for your party at 1pm.
- $120 for up to 10 guests;
each additional guest is $7. - If you live in Powderhorn, Central, Phillips or Corcoran the price is only $100 and each additional guest is $5
- We provide the room and polka dotted table coverings while you provide the refreshments and fun. Price includes a one-hour room rental.
- Advance reservations and payment
at the time of booking is required. To make a reservation call 612-721-2535 ext. 23.
This program is sponsored by Target with support from the
Target Foundation.
Free!
Friday Morning Puppet Shows!
Free Monthly Show for Pre-School - 3rd Grade Groups
Once a month, October through March, we offer free puppet shows to day-care groups and classes! These 30-45 minute puppet shows are presented in the casual setting of our lobby. Lots of interaction and an opportunity to speak with the puppeteers after the show make this a great field trip for your class or day care group.