Charlotte’s Web’s Review Playing at the Center for Puppetry Arts Now thru May 25
My children love going to the local library and seeing the Story Time Puppet Shows. I was very excited to see that Charlotte’s Webb was playing at the Center for Puppetry Arts for a number of reasons:
- My daughter’s name is Sharlett.
- My kids love puppet shows.
- It was so close to their swim lesson that it worked out perfectly.
- We love to support Non-Profit Organizations.
- It is a great family outing.
When we arrived, we went to will call and picked up our tickets. The nice ticket representative told us they were going to start seating. If you are a member of the Center for Puppetry Arts, you get preferred seating in the front rows. However, if you are a non-member and get there 30 mins prior to the show you also get to sit in that seaction. We did not get their 30 mins prior, we got their 15 mins prior. So immediately I thought we would get crummy seats as it was first come first serve. We walked up the red stair case to the theatre. We were greeted by a cheerful girl that checked our tickets and told us to go to the next representative that would show us our seats. We took a few steps down and was seated by another cheerful representative. We had WONDERFUL seats. We were a couple rows behind preferred seating but there is not one bad seat in the enter theatre. Every seat could comfortably see the stage.
Picture of the theatre during a wedding.
Photos L-R: © Center for Puppetry Arts, © O’Studios Photography, LLC
I could see the anticipation on my children’s face as they waited for the show to start. Finally, the lights dimmed and my kids were all smiles. As the show went on, I was so impressed with:
- the quality of the puppets
- the fact I couldn’t see the people behind the puppets
- the great sense of humor the show had
- the way the stage changed effortlessly without and intermission
- the show was an hour which was short enough to keep my kids entertained without getting bored but long enough to be a great show
- the way they told the story
Being that last weekend we attend my grandfather’s funeral, I didn’t know how the kids would take hearing about Charlotte’s passing. The show made it seem so heroic of Charlotte that I thought it was perfect telling of the story.
When the show was done, the puppet masters told us about the Center for Puppetry Arts. They told us about the general admission and how the Members help to keep the Center going. They also told us about the different contributors to the Center. The Puppet Masters also showed us the different type of puppets and how they did the show. I thought that was a great lesson for all the kids as well as the adults.
After the show, we headed downstairs to the museum where we saw all of the past puppet shows showcased and learned how they were done. Here are a few:
Pirates
Peter Pan
Shows starting from 1970s – 1990s
All shows from the 2000’s
Then we headed to another staircase to go do an arts and craft. The kids created a puppet of Charlotte the spider.
After the craft, we visited the Center’s Store. It was filled with all types of puppets, gifts, and more.
Overall we had a wonderful time and would recommend it to all families as a wonderful show and day out.
More Information:
Charlotte’s Web Spins “Terrific, Terrific, Terrific” Show April 10 – May 25
Zuckerman’s Famous Pig Brought to Life at Center for Puppetry Arts
ATLANTA (March X, 2014) –Everyone’s favorite friendly spider and barnyard crew are heading back to the city April 10 – May 25 for all generations to enjoy their tale of friendship. E.B. White’s timeless story, Charlotte’s Web, will wow guests at the Center for Puppetry Arts with its heartwarming wisdom as Charlotte the spider saves Wilbur the pig by using her wits, words and webs. With the help of some of the barnyard’s most colorful residents, including Templeton, the gluttonous rat, this family favorite shares the enduring message of how friends can work together to overcome adversity.
Adapted by Joseph Robinette and directed by Jon Ludwig, Charlotte’s Web features a variety of puppetry styles performed by skilled puppeteers Dolph Amick, Brian Harrison, Reay Kaplan, Amy Sweeney and Tim Sweeney. All of the puppets, props and scenery bring the iconic illustrations from the book to life on stage and were created onsite by the Center for Puppetry Arts’ talented staff.
Recommended for ages four and up, Charlotte’s Web is presented in the Mainstage Theater April 10 – May 25. Show times are as follows:
* Tuesday- Friday: 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
* Saturday: 12 p.m. & 2 p.m.
* Sunday: 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
* The Center is CLOSED on Sunday, April 20.
Tickets include museum admission and entrance to the Create-A-Puppet Workshop (or To-Go Kit), where children can make their own Charlotte the Spider marionette to take home with them as a reminder of their barnyard adventure.
TICKETS ARE $9.25 (MEMBERS) / $16.50 (NONMEMBERS) AND CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE
momtivity.wordpress.com 
You must be logged in to post a comment.