Making War Horse
Thursday, June 16, 2011
7:30pm
A behind-the-scenes documentary about how Michael Morpurgo's children's novel was brought to life, in part by groundbreaking techniques to create lifelike puppet horses. The resulting show became one of the most popular and acclaimed productions in the history of the National Theatre (UK).
Directed by David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky
Recommended for ages 12+
UK/2009/48min/Color/English
Location: Mainstage Theater
Cost: $7; FREE for Center Members
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Classics in Miniature
Thursday, July 7, 2011
7:30pm
An evening of two short films, Faust and Quixote, that feature exquisite old style, European marionettes. Each a winner of an UNIMA-USA Citation of Excellence, the highest honor in American puppetry.
Directed by Hoku Uchiyama; Adapted, Produced, and Performed by Steven Ritz-Barr
Recommended for ages 14+
USA/2008, 2010/60min/Color/English
Location: Mainstage Theater
Cost: $7; FREE for Center Members
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Mozart in China
Saturday, August 6, 2011
7pm
Two ten-year-old boys from Salzburg spend an adventurous summer on the southern Chinese island of Hainan, saving an old puppet theater from a greedy hotel chain.
Directed by Bernd Neuburger and Nadja Seelich
Recommended for ages 10+
Austria, Germany, China/2008/90min/Color/German, Chinese (English subtitles)
View the trailer
Location: Mainstage Theater
Cost: $7; FREE for Center Members
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Members-Only Double Feature!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
7:30pm
Recommended for ages 12+
Location: Mainstage Theater
Cost: FREE - this is a MEMBERS ONLY event
Beer and Wine cash bar
Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
Directed by Tim Conrad
USA,UK/1984/52min/Color/English
Take a peek behind the curtain with this documentary that profiles Jim Henson, from his early work up to his planning of the film Labyrinth, and provides a snapshot of the inner workings of The Jim Henson Company in 1984.
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Directed by Constance Marks
USA/2011/76min/Color/English
Every day, millions tune in to Sesame Street to see one of the world's most adored and recognizable characters - a furry red monster named Elmo. Yet, with all of Elmo's fame, the man behind the icon is able to walk down the street without being recognized.
Meet Kevin Clash.
Combining amazing archival footage with material from the present day, filmmaker Constance Marks explores Kevin's story in vivid detail and chronicles the meteoric rise of Jim Henson in the process. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and including interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others, this insightful and personal documentary offers up a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson legacy.
Winner of numerous film festival awards including a Special Jury Prize at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.
Reviews:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/sundance-review-elmo-puppeteers-journey-85313
http://moviecitynews.com/2011/06/siff-review-meeing-elmo/
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
Saturday, December 3, 2011
7pm
The Great Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat are your guides through this Muppet twist on the classic story that is still true to Charles Dickens' timeless tale.
Directed by Brian Henson
Rated G
USA/1992/85min/Color/English
Location: Mainstage Theater
Cost: FREE - this is a MEMBERS ONLY event
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The Great Muppet Caper
Saturday, January 28, 2012
7pm
The Muppets find themselves embroiled in a jewel heist in their second foray onto the big screen. Action! Comedy! Musical numbers!
Directed by Jim Henson
Rated G
UK/1981/95min/Color/English
Location: Mainstage Theater
Cost: FREE - this is a MEMBERS ONLY event
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Babe
Saturday, March 10, 2012
7pm
A little pig goes a long way in this film that Siskel & Ebert gave "two surprising and delighted thumbs up."
Puppets created by The Jim Henson Creature Shop™. 1995 Academy Award® for Best Visual Effects
Directed by Chris Noonan
Rated G
Australia, USA/1995/94min/Color/English
View the trailer
Location: Mainstage Theater
Cost: $7; FREE for Center Members
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Celebrate Earth Day
Saturday, April 14, 2012
7pm
The Song of the Cloud Forest
Directed by Jim Henson
USA/1989/25min/Color/English
Fraggle Rock: "River of Life"
Directed by Eric Till
Canada, UK, USA/1987/25min/Color/English
It's an early Earth Day celebration with The Song of the Cloud Forest from The Jim Henson Hour and the Fraggle Rock episode "River of Life."
Recommended for ages 6+
Location: Mainstage Theater
Cost: FREE - this is a MEMBERS ONLY event
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Chinese Shadows: The Amazing World of Shadow Puppetry in Rural Northwest China
Thursday, May 10, 2012
7:30pm
This documentary follows shadow puppet performers on their journey from village to village presenting energetic shows in cave dwellings and temples.
Directed by Frank Kouwenhoven
Recommended for ages 14+
Netherlands/2007/58min/Color/Chinese (English subtitles)
Read reviews of the film:
The Power of Culture
The Scotsman
Location: Mainstage Theater
Cost: $7; FREE for Center Members
Beer and Wine cash bar
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