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About the Show:
There is joy in the world, and it comes wrapped in a tortilla! Join White Nosed Coati and a cast of amazing Mexican wildlife for three original stories celebrating tacos and the place they were created. Each story is packed with exuberant humor and colorful characters. Get ready for magical quetzal birds, taco monsters, and the mystery of the volcano rabbit and his ultimate salsa!
March 8 (Sat) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm
March 9 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm (PWYC)
Meet the Puppets: Stay after the show to meet the artist and see the puppets up close!
Length: 40 minutes
Language: English
About the Artist: Puppeteer, puppet builder, and arts educator Brad Shur is the founder and lead artist of Paper Heart Puppets. Brad began performing as a student at the Rhode Island School of Design. While earning a degree in film, he was a regular performer at late night puppet slams and with Big Nazo Puppets. From there, Brad went on to tour nationally with Wood and String Puppet Theatre and Vermont Puppetree. As a freelance puppet builder he created puppets for American Idol, Dolly Parton’s Dollywood amusement park, and for many theater companies.
In 2009, he became the Resident Artist at Puppet Showplace Theater where he served as the lead teaching artist and touring puppeteer for eight years. During that time, Brad developed six original shows and revived several classic shows created by Paul Vincent Davis. In 2017, Brad left Puppet Showplace for Poughkeepsie, NY and founded Paper Heart Puppets, dedicated to sharing and expanding the art of puppetry. He now tours nationally.
Who
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3-7
Cost
$18 general admissionHow
$18 all-ages general admission / $14.50 members
$16 Early Bird tickets / $12.50 members; until 11:59 pm the Monday before the show. Discount will automatically appear in your shopping cart after tickets are added.
$3 Card to Culture (WIC, EBT, MassHealth, ConnectorCare) Learn more →
Pay-What-You-Can Performance: Sun March 9 at 1:00 pm — choose your price, starting at $6!
Members receive discount tickets, priority seating, and more! Become a Member →
