Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:59:15 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
From: nwpuppet <nwpuppet-AT-earthlink.net>
To: Elizabeth-AT-lucedesigns.com, puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: [Puptcrit] Baroque marionette opera at NWPC


Northwest Puppet Center presents Carter Family's annual 18th century marionette 
opera, "The Tragedy of Tragedies: The Life and Death of Tom Thumb"

May 12 through 21, 2006.  Champagne reception Friday May 12, after performance.

Carter Family Marionettes' annual 18th century marionette opera, "The Tragedy
of Tragedies: The Life and Death of Tom Thumb". 


This rollicking risque and satirical libretto was penned in 1731 by Henry Fielding
(the notorious author of "Tom Jones"). The lively music includes pieces
by Arne, Hasse and the Celtic harpist O'Carollan, as well as British ballads and
airs. "Tom Thumb" was one of the most popular operas in England and Ireland
throughout the 18th century and continued to be staged for nearly 100 years. The
diminutive hero, Tom Thumb, meets up with a lusty giantess, King Arthur, the Wizard
Merlin, a ghost, and a hungry cow in this farcical work, which anticipates later
trends in British "Panto" and Monty Python. The Carter family join forces
with great fiddler Ruthie Dornfeld, outstanding harpsichordist, Jillon Stoppels 
Dupree, and woodwinds whiz Mark Roberts. A lively fusion of marionettes, folk music,
and baroque opera.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors (65+) and youth (up to age 16)

Showtimes are Fridays -AT- 8:00 p.m., Saturdays -AT- 2:00 & 8:00 p.m., and Sundays
-AT- 2:00 p.m.

Contact the box office at 206-523-2579

info on the web at http://www.nwpuppet.org or email info-AT-nwpuppet.org



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