is a not-for-profit corporation, established 1980 in New York City by a group of theatre artists under the direction of Nicolas Coppola, and dedicated to preserve and present Classic Puppet Theater entertainment, with special emphasis on the hand-carved wooden Marionette. PUPPETWORKS plays are as faithful as possible, in language and situations, to source material - primarily Children's Literature and International Folk and Fairytales.

Now Playing in BROOKLYN

Goldilocks & the 3 Bears (for ages 3 and up) Adapted for Hand Puppets by Jack Kaplan July 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 2009       Goldilocks is awakened by the 3 Bears Hand Puppets by Nicolas Coppola

Aladdin & the Wonderful Lamp (for ages 4 and up) Scheherazade's Fable from The Arabian Nights adapted for Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola July 18 & 19, 25 & 26, 2009         The Genie gives Aladdin & the Princess a Magic Carpet Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola

Reservations are required: call 1-718-965-3391

(current day or advance reservations)

or e-mail us: puppetworks@verizon.net

(NO SAME DAY e-mail reservations)

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Tax-Deductible Donations

DONATIONS to the not-for-profit PUPPET WORKS, INC. are tax-deductible, and may be sent to:

Puppet Works, Inc.

P.O. Box 150562

Brooklyn, NY  11215-0562

or dropped off at 338 6th Avenue (at 4th Street)

Park Slope, Brooklyn

 

For a $25 donation

you will receive 3 Charming Finger Puppets of your choice

 

For a $50 donation

you will receive the above PLUS a Story Book from our collection

 

For a $100 donation

you will receive the above PLUS a CD of Puppetworks' Original Songs from various shows

 

For a $500 donation

you will receive A PRIVATE PERFORMANCE for your child and 50 of your closest friends,

PLUS a View Backstage and a Photograph of your child meeting the Marionettes onstage.

All donators will receive a specific Puppetworks Thank-You Letter, tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

 

A copy of our latest Annual Report may be obtained, upon request, from the

Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY  10271.

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Weekday Group Performances

OUR POPULAR IN-SCHOOL PUPPET DEMONSTRATION / WORKSHOP

5 to 30 students (maximum); duration: approximately 45 minutes

          The History of Puppets (examples of Folk Puppetry from around the World)

                   Featuring

                            Hand Puppets from England, China and the United States                            

                            Javanese Rod Puppets

                            Shadow Puppets from India, Indonesia, and Greece

                            Mexican Marionettes

                            English Paper Theater

A Marionette Demonstration

How PUPPETWORKS makes and assembles wooden marionettes 

Classic Trick Marionettes

A Juggler

A Skater

Breakaway Skeleton

A Make and Take Project*

          This project will be age-appropriate.

    *Groups will need to supply crayons or markers, scissors and scotch tape; Puppetworks will supply all other necessary materials.

YOUR TOTAL COST: $175.00 ($150 for a 2nd session same day) 

 

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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US:

 “… tastefully done staying true to the story yet adding humor and creativity.  The length and pace of the show was appropriate, the puppets and scenery delightful.  The explanation and demonstration of the Marionettes was informative and a wonderful introduction to the show.”

-         Packer Collegiate School, Brooklyn

 

“Excellent, informative, attention-grabbing.  Setting of theater is perfect for managing small groups of small children (contained).”

-         DGK Holy Cross School, Brooklyn

 

“… an enriching and worthwhile learning experience.”

-         Milestone School, Brooklyn

 

“The script was beautifully written.”

-         Magen David Yeshiva, Brooklyn

 

“Very educational and exciting.  A spectacular show for children and adults.”

-         Concord Baptist Elementary, Brooklyn, NY

 

“…wonderful & age appropriate.  It feels like you’re in your living room.”

-         P.S. 42, Queens

 

“Fabulous performance, very comprehensive and interactive for children, show great timing for children with short attention span.”

-         P.S. 36 @ P.S. 192, Brooklyn

 

“The children all asked if and when they can see another puppet show here.  The seating arrangements were perfect.”

-         Silver Lake Head Start, Staten Island

 

 “As always – a wonderful adaptation.”

-         P.S. 115, Brooklyn

 

“The quality and the intimacy are a marvelous experience for our pre-schoolers.  Your special programs for children with disabilities and delays make it an affordable and educational experience.”

-         The League Center, Brooklyn

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Coming Up in BROOKLYN

Peter & the Wolf & The Frog Prince (for ages 3 and up) Both Shows at Each Performance adapted for Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola September 5 - December 20, 2009           Peter plays with the little Bird Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola

The Snow Queen & The Emperor's New Clothes (for ages 3 and up) 2 Tales by Andersen in 1 show adapted for Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola January 16 - March 28, 2010             The Snow Queen mesmerizes Kai Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola

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