Upcoming Shows And Events

The Three Little Kittens who lost their mittens are on the trail of a mischevious thief, a rat! Children will love this musical about the three clever kittens who find their mittens and are rewarded for their hard work. Told with large rod puppets on the big stage. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Run time approximately 45 minutes. Download the activity guide here.

Enjoy a magical journey through a mythological fairyland. Our guest artist, Marionette Ballet Theater, presents beautiful marionette puppets during this spectacle full of fairy magic. Told to classical music with no dialogue, this show is for all ages to enjoy.

Adult Puppet Slams are curated evenings full of short pieces by a variety of professional puppeteers. You may see funny, wild, or romantic performances all in one night! This month, we welcome back Toybox, America's Favorite Cartoon Witch! Keith Shubert from Asheville, North Carolina performs as Toybox and puts on hilarious and unique hand-crafted puppet shows. It is truly a sight to behold and a performance you do not want to miss.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 day of the show. We highly recommend making reservations. Drinks are available for a suggested donation for those who are 21 and up.

Grandpa Saguaro tells little Sammy Saguaro the importance of the saguaro cactus in the desert and to the many animals that live there too. This award-winning show was originally created with The Desert Botanical Garden. Recommended for ages 5 - 12. Run time approximately 45 minutes. Download study guide here.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind puppetry experience! "Carboard Explosion!" brings four original stories to life using nothing but cardboard and the power of your imagination. With help from the audience, puppeteer Brad Shur transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters, then brings them to life right before your eyes. Get ready to outsmart dragons, choose your own superpower, and train adorable animal sidekicks in this fun, energetic participatory show. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

An amazing circus featuring talented bugs as the performers! This show is performed with table-top marionettes, an exciting soundtrack, and a puppeteer who acts as the Ring Master. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Run time approximately 45 minutes.

Traditional Chinese folktales are brought to life with beautiful handmade shadow puppets in this GAPT original show. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Run time approximately 50 minutes.

Based on Beatrix Potter's classic story about a little rabbit that gets into Mr. McGregor's garden. Will the farmer find him? Will Peter find his way back to his loving family? Lively hand puppet Rabbits and a large rod puppet Farmer help tell this tale entirely to music with no dialogue. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Run time approximately 40 minutes. Download the activity guide here.

The classic story of the little girl who unexpectedly meets up with the three bears. Told with hand puppets, this adorable show is a delight. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Run time approximately 40 minutes. Download the study and activity guide here.

Before the Three Goats Gruff can cross the bridge, they must outwit a hungry troll! Hand and rod puppets and lots of help from the audience are used to tell this exciting story. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Run time approximately 45 minutes. Download the study guide here.