Great Arizona Puppet Theater
302 West Latham Street
Phoenix AZ 85003

NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
US POSTAGE
P A I D
PHOENIX, AZ
PERMIT NO 950

Peter G. and Elizabeth Torosian Foundation Albert and Mary Decker Heather Henson Foundation
Arizona Historic Preservation Heritage Fund Arizona Questers

GETTING TO THE THEATER
Take the I-10 to 7th Avenue, in central Phoenix. At the top of the exit turn South. Follow to the 1st light, and turn left onto Roosevelt. Follow Roosevelt to the light at 3rd Avenue. Turn left onto 3rd Avenue and go two blocks to Latham. Turn left onto Latham Street and park in the lot behind the theater. The theater entrance faces 3rd Avenue.

SUMMER 2008 NEWSLETTER

WIN A PUPPET THEATER!
1st Prize in our Match the Heritage Fund Raffle is a “Grand Little Stage,” including pop-up scenery and puppets for HANSEL & GRETEL. Other prizes are a Cool Coyote membership, free tickets, puppets, and more! Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The drawing will be at the final performance of THE BIG BUG CIRCUS on June 8th. Funds help match the Arizona Heritage grant to repair the roof, replace some doors and repaint our historic building. Buy often and good luck!
NEW CHAIRS
Albert and Mary Decker donated funds for 50 new CUSHIONED folding chairs. Ahhhh! The comfort! Thank you, Deckers!
PUPPET SLAMS MAY & JUNE
Adult Puppet Slams will be First Friday and Saturday nights of May and June at 8:00 pm. This not-for-the-easily-offended event is supported with a donation from the Heather Henson Foundation. Heather is the youngest child of Jim Henson. She is a talented puppeteer and avid supporter of developing new work for live and video audiences. Hire a babysitter and come check out a Slam! It’s fun!

SUMMER FUN & SHOWTIMES
Beginning June 4, we will have two shows a day Wednesday through Saturday, and one on Sunday. Shows are 10 am and 2 pm Wednesday through Saturday, and 2:00 pm on Sunday.
THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF is an exciting interactive show starring GAPT founders Ken Bonar and Nancy Smith. Laugh and sing with the cute little billy goat but look out for that irascible troll! GOATS runs through May 25.
We’re very excited about our newest show. THE BIG BUG CIRCUS runs May 28 through June 8. Amazing bugs do astonishing feats of strength, bravery and magic!
GOLDILOCKS, THE MONKEY & THE PIRATE, MY PREHISTORIC BIRTHDAY PRESENT , JACK RABBIT & THE DESERT TORTOISE and THE LITTLE RED HEN will all play this summer.
We will be closed July 7-13 to perform CINDERELLA at the Midwest Puppet Fest.
BABY BEAR GOES TO SCHOOL
Our very popular back to school show was designed for young children learning English but it turns out everybody loves seeing Baby Bear and his friends on their first day of kindergarten. Schools receive pre and post-show activities designed to help children learn the language of education. We have applied for funding to help schools with a high percentage of ELL students attend. See if your family would like to donate some tickets to help support this valuable program.

Business & Box Office: 302 West Latham St., Phoenix 85003 Tele: 602-262-2050 www.azpuppets.org

The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is supported by:

SUMMER 2008 SCHEDULE

May

June

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4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

PUPPET SLAM

THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF…....

GOATS THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF…....

GOATS THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF…....

GOATS THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF…....

GOATS THE BIG BUG CIRCUS…....……..

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8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
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29	30

PUPPET SLAM

BUG THE BIG BUG CIRCUS…....……………..

BUG GOLDILOCKS…………………………….

GOLD GOLDILOCKS…………………………….

GOLD THE MONKEY AND THE PIRATE………

M & P

July

August

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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31

THE MONKEY AND THE PIRATE……

M & P

CLOSED

CLOSED MY PREHISTORIC BIRTHDAY PRESENT

PREHISTORIC MY PREHISTORIC BIRTHDAY PRESENT

PREHISTORIC JACK RABBIT & DESERT TORTOISE

Family Showtimes:
All Summer: Saturday 10AM & 2PM; Sunday 2PM
May 1-30: Wed-Fri 10AM
June 4-Aug 14: Wed-Fri 10AM & 2PM
Aug 20-Aug 31: Wed-Fri 10AM

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JACK RABBIT & DESERT TORTOISE

JR & DT JACK RABBIT & DESERT TORTOISE

JR & DT THE LITTLE RED HEN…………….

HEN THE LITTLE RED HEN………..……

HEN BABY BEAR GOES TO SCHOOL…...

Admissions:
$6 for children age 2 and up $8 for adults
Group Rates Available
Puppet Slams $8 in advance / $10 day of show

RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
CALL 602-262-2050

SHOW DESCRIPTIONS

THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF
Apr 23-May 25
Fabulously funny show about the goats, the bridge and the troll. Lots of audience participation. Preschool-Grade 3.
PUPPET SLAMS
May 2 & 3 at 8pm
June 6 & 7 at 8pm
Adults only puppet shows. Must be 21 or over to attend.
THE BIG BUG CIRCUS
May 28-June 8
Amazing bugs do astonishing feats of strength, bravery and magic! Our newest show featuring marionettes. Preschool - Grade 4
GOLDILOCKS
June 11-22
The little girl with the golden curls is up to no good at the Bear’s house. Lots of fun for the whole family. Recommended preschool-3rd Grade.
THE MONKEY AND THE PIRATE
June 25-July 6
A cute little monkey must protect his precious banana tree from a banana seeking pirate. Tons of silly fun for preschool and up.
CLOSED
July 8-13
While our staff performs “Cinderella” at Puppetfest Midwest in Missouri. We promise to come back ENERGIZED!
MY PREHISTORIC BIRTHDAY PRESENT
July 16-27
What’s a kid to do when they get a new pet for their birthday? Especially if it’s a dinosaur! Find out in this very funny show. Recommended for preschool and up.
JACK RABBIT AND THE DESERT TORTOISE
July 30-Aug 10
The Arizona version of the classic tale of the Tortoise and the Hare. Slow and steady wins the race! Preschool and up.
THE LITTLE RED HEN
Aug 13-24
“Who will help me plant this wheat?” asks the Little Red Hen. Lots of American folk songs and sing-alongs for preschool and up.
BABY BEAR GOES TO SCHOOL
Aug 27-Sept 7
Meet Baby Bear and his friends on their very first day of school. A back to school tradition.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FORM

Please enroll our family as members of the Great Arizona Puppet Theater in the following category:

$25 - Punch & Judy Club
Membership Card, $1.00 off regular Admission, 1 Finger Puppet, 10% Discount in the Gift Shop, $50 off to rent Peter’s Place for parties at the theater, Free Admission for kids on their birthdays.

$50 - Puppeteers Club
Above privileges plus 2 guest Passes, and Great Arizona Puppet Theater T-shirt, size
__ Small __Medium
__Large __X-Large

$100 - Cool Coyotes
Above privileges plus
Children’s Handprints and
names on the Wall of Honor at the theater and an invitation to a Cool Coyotes Party.

$300 - The Pinocchios
Above privileges plus 4 guest passes and a free birthday party show either at your location or a party at the theater with up to 25 guests.

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