ATLANTA (October 22, 2014) – You
know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and
Donner and Blitzen, but do you recall – the most famous reindeer of all? Celebrate the season with the return of a holiday tradition, Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerTM at Center for Puppetry Arts, November 13-December 28.
Directed by Jon Ludwig and based on the beloved 1964 stop-motion
animated special, the festive family classic rings in the most wonderful
time of the year with an unforgettable holiday adventure!
Hermey
the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, the Abominable Snow Monster and all the other
merry misfits join Rudolph and Santa for a seasonal spectacular that
can’t be missed. Through the use of rod and body puppets, skilled
puppeteers present the timeless tale of acceptance that has inspired
audiences and become an Atlanta tradition.
This
year marks the 5th anniversary of the Center’s production of the
favorite holiday adventure, as well as the 50th anniversary of the
classic TV special.
“I saw the first TV broadcast in 1964 and thought they had created it
just for me. Here they were showing a couple of misfits making it
through the world. I felt, ’There are other misfits like me. I’m not
alone!’” reflected Jon Ludwig. He continued, “I have always loved this
story. Apparently, there are a lot of others who love it too, but that
makes sense as the story is about Rudolph and Hermey finding their place
in the world, and realizing that everyone has a purpose. That’s what
the holidays are about: family and community.”
New
this year, the production will tie in with the national #ShineBright
social media campaign, which is a celebration of uniqueness. Led by
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, the campaign unites the
Center for Puppetry Arts with other nationwide partners, who are using
the Rudolph story as a platform for teaching important lessons about
diversity and tolerance.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is recommended for ages four and up and will be performed in the Mainstage Theater, November 13- December 28. Half-price previews will be offered November 11-12, 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m..
The show schedule is as follows:
· November 11-25
o Tuesday- Friday: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
o Saturday: 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
o Sunday: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
· November 26-30
o Wednesday: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
o Friday- Saturday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
o Sunday: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
*The Center will be closed on Thursday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving Day
· December 2-14
o Tuesday- Friday: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
o Saturday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
o Sunday: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
*Sunday, December 14 will include an additional 5 p.m. performance
· December 16-21
o Tuesday- Wednesday: 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
o Thursday- Friday: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
o Saturday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
o Sunday: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
· December 23-28
o Tuesday- Wednesday: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
o Friday- Saturday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
o Sunday: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
*The Center will be closed on Thursday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day
Tickets include Museum admission and entrance to the Create-A-Puppet Workshop (or To-Go Kit), where children can create their own King Moonracer rod and string puppet to take home for the holidays.
TICKETS ARE $9.25-$13.25 (MEMBERS) / $16.50-$20.50 (NONMEMBERS) AND CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT WWW.PUPPET.ORG OR BY CALLING THE TICKET SALES OFFICE AT 404-873-3391.
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