‘Barefoot Puppets’ to perform Friday at Y
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The Middlesex County Public Library is once again happy to sponsor another exciting performance this Friday, July 30, at 2 p.m. at the Middlesex YMCA. Barefoot Puppet Theatre presents award-winning programs to theaters, schools, libraries, children’s museums and more. Families, educators, librarians, and theater directors give enthusiastic reviews to their programs and invite them back again and again. Their mission is to celebrate the cultural diversity and natural wonders of our world through the art of puppetry.
How does a spider beat an elephant in a bout of tug-of-war? We will find out when Barefoot Puppets presents “Trickster Tales.” This performance stars Anansi the Spider in two traditional folktales of the Beluba and Ashanti peoples. In addition to Anansi, we will meet Elephant, Hippo, Namibi the Python, Osebo the Leopard, a swarm of angry hornets and an even angrier Sky-God! Colorful scenery, original music and lots of puns create a wonderful backdrop for the antics of these expressive rod and hand puppets. It is a high energy show with fun for everyone!
Barefoot Puppet shows feature contemporary adaptations of world folktales, classic tales with a twist, myths, and works based on true stories. The scripts, puppets, music and sets are all original. Children’s shows need to be fun and interactive, so each script is carefully written to create a rhythm that balances the actions, words, and music of the production with the laughter and spontaneity of the children. Audiences love the innovative, hand-crafted puppets and beautifully-built staging and scenery.
Barefoot Puppet Theatre has performed throughout the country and a bit beyond! Don’t miss this exciting performance! Young and old are all welcome to join us.
