2007/2008
Hats Off Series
Madcap
Puppets
19
November 2007
Contact:
Christine Arnison
Telephone:
(513) 921-5965 ext 12
Email:
c.arnison@madcappuppets.com
Madcap
Receives National Endowment for the Arts Funding in Recognition of Artistic
Excellence.
The
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded funding to Madcap Puppet
Theatre in the category of “Artistic Excellence” in support of the 2007 – 2008 Hats Off
Season. For thirteen years Madcap has premiered its productions at the
The
mission of the NEA is "to enrich our Nation and
its diverse cultural heritage by supporting works of artistic excellence,
advancing learning in the arts, and strengthening the arts in communities
throughout the country."
Madcap
is proud to welcome The National Endowment for the Arts as a 2007 - 2008 Hats Off Season
sponsor in recognition of Madcap’s “Artistic Excellence.”
MADCAP
PUPPETS INTRODUCES THREE NEW PRODUCTIONS
2007/2008
Hats Off Series
AT THE
Adventures in Slumberland………………………. December 8, 9, 15, 16 2007
The Legend of Little Wolf………………………… January 12, 13, 19, 20 2008
Once Upon a Clock…………………………………. March 29, 30 & April 5, 6 2008
Showtimes: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. All tickets are $7.00
ADVENTURES IN
SLUMBERLAND
The
season opens at the
Adventures
in Slumberland vividly brings to life the surreal
landscape of the
Come
live the wonders of Little Nemo’s dreams as children
around the world did a century ago. But reserve your seat soon! Adventures in Slumberland
will leave
Adventures in Slumberland, December 8, 9, 15, 16, 2007
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THE LEGEND OF LITTLE
WOLF
In
January, we enter a long ago world of myths and spirits and explore the Legend
of Little Wolf. We meet Little Wolf, a young brave who has been sent on
his first Vision Quest. While sitting alone by his campfire, he is visited by a
wandering ghost who must leave his mark on the land before he may go “beyond
the horizon”. Little Wolf recounts three tales for the ghost: “The Firestick”, a Native American tale from the
The Legend of Little Wolf, January 12, 13, 19, 20, 2008
ONCE UPON A CLOCK
We
end the season in the mysterious world of “Once Upon a Clock”. Curiosity and a daring sense of adventure
entice two playmates, Alvis and Daphne, into their
uncle’s clock shop to unlock its secrets. Each time they climb through a
magical grandfather clock, they are whisked to a world where they become
characters in exciting stories. But fun turns to adventure when they get stuck
in the clock. Will they find their way back before time runs out?
Once Upon a Clock, March 29, 30 & April 5, 6, 2008
The
2007/2008 Hats Off Series is made
possible by support from the Fine Arts Fund, The National Endowment for the
Arts, The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, City of
Cincinnati, Toyota, Ladslas & Vilma
Segoe Family Foundation, The Ronald McDonald House
Charities, National City, and the generous support of individual donors.
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For a quarter century Madcap Puppets has toured the country with four to
six troupes bringing original giant puppet performances to schools, libraries,
theaters and large audience venues across the country. Each year more than 500,000 children and
families nation-wide, including 130,000 in the Greater