From: Widerman-AT-aol.com Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 00:56:32 -0500 (EST) Subject: NY Puppet Shows A sampling of the shows listed in the current issue of PuppetMaster playing in New York: The Elementals - will perform at Surf Reality's Performance Circus at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 W 19th St (bet 6th & 7th Aves), New York, NY, March 15 -AT- 9:00 p.m.. $15. (212) 673-4182. Headlining at Caroline's Comedy Club, 49th and Broadway, New York, NY, April 17th -AT- 10:00 p.m. Res. (212) 757-4100. Hosting Avant-Guard-Arama at P.S. 122, 12th St & First Ave, New York, NY, April 25 & 26th -AT- 8:00 p.m. Res. (212) 477-5829. Elementals info hotline (212) 330-813. Golem - world premiere performed by members of the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre, written and directed by Vit Horejs. Clay and wood come to life in this marionette musical based on the Czech Jewish legend of "Golem," a medieval clay "robot" who runs amok while attempting to protect the Jewish ghetto. Featuring life-size four-foot wooden marionettes interacting with puppeteers, dancers and musicians. La MaMa E.T.C. Annex Theatre, 74A East 4th Street, New York, NY. Thursdays-Saturdays, March 13-15, 20-22, -AT- 7:30 p.m., Sundays, March 16 & 23 -AT- 3:00 p.m. $15. La MaMa Box Office (212) 475-7710. Benefit performance and reception, Thursday, Mar 20 -AT- 7:30 p.m. $35. (212) 777-3891. Doctor Kronopolis and the TimeKeeper Chronicles - A Space Opera - by Cosmic Bicycle Theatre, by J.E. Cross. Join Dr. Kronopolis, his TimeKeeper companions Warp and Woof, and the Droolard (half cyborg, half Yucky) as they spiral wildly through the galaxy aboard the timeship Nostromo II, encountering extra- terrestrials, androids, and a strange species called humanity. This tribute to early science fiction pays homage to authors Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, and film pioneers George Melies and Fritz Lang. The ClockWorks, 508 East 12th St, (between Aves A & B). Starting April 10th, Thursdays and Sundays -AT- 8:00 p.m. Previews April 4 & 5 -AT- 8:00 p.m. $15, $12 with reservation. Seating is limited. Res. (212) 614-0001. The Earth & Me - by The Shadow Box Theatre, written and co-directed by Sandra Robbins. Discover the secrets of the Earth in this multi-media experience. Through dance, music, screen projections and innovative uses of shadow and three-dimensional puppets, it aims to inspire children of all ages -- and adults too -- to work together for peace, harmony and a healthy environment. Manhattan premiere at Symphony Space (Broadway & 95th St), benefit performance April 30 -AT- 7:00 p.m., $50, and May 1 -AT- 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. $10. Res. (212) 724-0677. Also at YWCA of Brooklyn, 30 Third Ave (at Atlantic Ave, near BAM), April 5, 12, 19 & 26 -AT- 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Adult: $7, Child: $5. Res. (212) 724- 0677. La morte di Ruggiero dell'aquila bianca (The Death of Sir Roger of the White Eagle) - by the renowned Sicilian marionettes Compagnia dei Pupi Siciliani Cuticchio. These authentic Sicilian Marionettes will delight you with this tale of the Crusades based on the great Italian epic Orlando Furioso, by Ludovico Ariosto. The Sylvia and Danny Kaye Playhouse, 68th St bet Park & Lexington Aves, March 19-22 -AT- 8:00 p.m. and Saturday March 22 -AT- 2:00 p.m. $24. Box Office (212) 772-4448. Gala Opening Night Reception, $75 performance and reception. --- Personal replies to: Widerman-AT-aol.com --- List replies to: puptcrit-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu --- Admin commands to: majordomo-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu
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