The Art of Storytelling and Puppetry (Shorts)
Ages 10+. 70 min.
Sponsored by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
- Tue, Nov 3, 9:20 pm
Go behind the scenes to witness the magic of the Muppets in this compilation of rare footage of the variety of puppetry created by Jim Henson. See a classic episode of The Muppet Show (1979, Philip Casson) including a Harry Belafonte’s performance of an African song with puppets derived from traditional masks. Another kind of puppetry is used in The Storyteller: The Heartless Giant (1989, Jim Henson). In this episode of the remarkable TV series based on classic folk tales, an evil giant—who has hidden his heart so he will feel no emotion—tricks young prince Leo into releasing him from his dungeon. Consumed with guilt, Leo searches for the heart and learns about friendship and betrayal.
This screening is included with ticket purchase to see Labyrinth.