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Puppetry serves as a unique repository for our interpretation of the human experience. Like music and dance, it is an ancient art ever evolving and renewing itself. A puppet is an inanimate figure that is caused to move by human effort before an audience. The origins of puppetry are veiled in antiquity, but it is known that primitive peoples made puppets long before the invention of writing. Puppets probably served a function in the ritual magic practiced in pre-historic times. Extensive use of puppetry for both religious and secular purposes is recorded in every subsequent civilization. Whatever the setting, audiences of every culture have always responded wholeheartedly to those qualities unique to the art. When operated with skill and artistry, puppets can convey with great intensity every emotion known to the human species. Puppets eloquently express the gamut of dramatic styles from slapstick and riotus comedy to heart rending pathos. In our ever evolving multicultural world, puppetry inspires us to celebrate our differences with understanding, humor and compassion. Puppetry is a universal communicator, powerfully distilling the essence of thoughts and feelings common to all humankind. |
Our Partnership with Dallas Children's Theater Since 1996 we have presented original puppet plays as part of DCT's season. In 2003, when Dallas Children's Theater moved into the Rosewood Center for Family Art, we moved in as well. The Rosewood Center now houses our Antique Collection as well as our studio. In addition to presenting two of our original puppet plays per year as part of DCT's Main Stage season, we also collaborate with DCT on their productions in which they feel that puppets will best represent a character or set of characters in a show. Most notable of these collaborations is The Velveteen Rabbit as well as the upcoming Goodnight Moon. |
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We offer the following shows for on-site performances:
In this unique and critically acclaimed production, which utilizes Black Theatre rod puppets and shadow puppets, the timeless tale of the Nutcracker is told in an exciting new way. Expert puppetry combines with dazzling special effects to create a sparking fantasy world for Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. A holiday treat for all generations!
Pure gold is spun by the skilled puppeteers who present this captivating tale of a strange little man with magical powers. Full of music, special effects and suspense, the play features a surprise climax before the traditional "happily ever after" ending.
Will she kiss the frog? Will he propose? Will her father approve? Will they live happily ever after? So many questions! Staged in the sophisticated style of a Noel Coward comedy of manners, this rollicking musical version of the classis story lets the audience decide the ending!
The beloved musical masterpiece by Camille Saint Saens gains new dimension in this unique puppet interpretation. The composer himself leads us through his "zoological fantasy for orchestra," which features a musical menagerie set in motion with multiple styles of puppetry. The restult is an exhilerating and spectabular series of visual/aural experiences.
A variety show by turns magical, mystical, and often downright hilarious, this zany presentation showcases a delightful cast of fantastical creatures moving through music, mishap and mayhem. Adept puppeteers guide us through an amazing landscape dotted with special effects. Please contact us for a full details and prices. |
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Becky Burks Keenan |
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The craftspeople at Kathy Burks Theater of Puppetry Arts can create a custom puppet for your business, special event, theatrical production or even for a special person. Please contact us for details. |
