For the first time ever, Puppet Showplace Theatre presents a new weekly interactive performance series specifically designed for children ages 3 and under (and their grownups). 

Performances are Wednesday mornings at 10:30am.  Two five-week sessions: Jan 16 – Feb 13, and Feb 27 – Mar 27, 2013. Drop in rate: $25 per child-adult pair ($10 additional child).  5-session flex pass available for $100/ $75 for PST Members.

Puppet Showplace Theatre is located at 32 Station Street, Brookline, MA 02445 at the Brookline Village T-Stop. Tickets may be purchased by calling the PST Box Office at 617-731-6400 or online at www.puppetshowplace.org

Puppet Playtime is a fun, interactive performance experience designed for very young children (0-3). In each hour-long session, two friendly performers guide children (and their grownups) through free play, sing-a-longs with live music, stories, and imagination games. Puppet characters appear throughout to introduce the theme of the day and to join in the fun, and each session ends with a short puppetry performance.

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS:

Phil Berman is a Boston-based actor, guitarist, and dramaturg. He loves writing original music for kids, and is thrilled to be performing at Puppet Showplace Theatre. Phil is a member of the puppet company Free Hands Productions, with whom he created "The First Person to Consider the Sun" and "Three Blessed Brothers." Phil has a BFA from Boston University. 

Brenda Huggins is an educator and theatre artist who has taught puppetry classes to students of all ages throughout greater Boston area. She received her MA in Theatre Education at Emerson College after studying vocal performance at Western Connecticut State University. Her work as a director, costume designer, and solo performer has been seen throughout the New England region.

Puppet Showplace Theatre is an award-winning non-profit performing arts organization committed to excellence in puppetry as a theatrical experience that educates, enlightens, and entertains audiences of all ages.  Established in 1974, PST is the first and only year-round dedicated puppetry presenter in New England.  

For more information about Puppet Showplace Theatre, contact Brenda Huggins at 617-731-6400 x 201 or info@puppetshowplace.org

Puppet Showplace Theatre is wheelchair accessible and located opposite the Brookline Village T station on the Green D Line, which is barrier free and accessible to all children and adults.  Call the PST Box Office for more information and to purchase show tickets: 617-731-6400 or purchase tickets online at www.puppetshowplace.org.

This organization is funded in part by grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the New England Foundation for the Arts.