"Beauty and the Beast" is one of the most beloved
fairy tales. It was first published in France as a collection of
stories by Madame de Villenuve in 1740-1741. "Beauty and the
Beast" has been referred to by Iona and Peter Opie in their survey of The
Classic Fairy Tales as "the most symbolic of the fairy tales after
Cinderella, and the most satisfying."
This entertaining and educational marionette
production presents an array of beautifully costumed marionettes, plus an
additional medley of marionettes featured in a variety show. It also
features original orchestrated music. This marionette (string puppet) play
is performed on an elaborate and richly curtained marionette stage that
stands alone, and is set up on your school stage. Following each
performance there is a marionette variety show that is performed in full view
of the audience in front of the marionette stage; this allows the students
to see how marionettes are manipulated (a true learning experience).
This production is suitable for grades Pre-K through Fifth Grade. The
program lasts approximately 50 minutes, and yes, Pre-K can be entertained
for that length of time and will thoroughly enjoy it, as will the older
children. The recommended audience size is 300-350 students per program.
The stage that houses
the performance is 12 feet by 8 feet. The performance and stage setup will
be done entirely by Carranza Puppets, requiring no additional assistance
from you.
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