16 January 2011 at 1:30 PM
16 January 2011 at 4:00 PM
Tickets: Free Admission
Join us for a puppet production of Stellaluna, based on the beloved children’s book by Janell Cannon. Performed by Tears of Joy Theatre—recognized as one of the nation’s outstanding puppet theatres and known internationally for its innovation and excellence—this large scale puppet show tells the moving story of a baby fruit bat that falls into a bird’s nest. Poor Stellaluna tries to adapt to her new home but finds herself quite unlike the others, hanging by her feet and disgusted by the bugs Mother Bird brings home for dinner. And so begins the re-education of Stellaluna, out of her element and struggling to obey rules for which she’s naturally ill-equipped. What a relief when she finally discovers she is a bat! Its message of self-acceptance and celebrating differences is warm and clear.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each performance. Seating is limited. During the performances, Storytelling Guild members will be collecting new or gently used children’s books that will be distributed to children in need.



