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Great Expectations at Center for Puppetry Arts for One Week Only, February 25-March 2
WHAT: Great Expectations by Simpich
Marionettes of Colorado Springs, CO.
This one-man tour de force presents puppeteer David Simpich
as Charles Dickens as he brings to life the colorful array of characters from
the 1861 literary masterpiece. Using a full cast of hand-carved marionettes,
the story follows young Philip “Pip” Pirrip through his youthful misadventures
in the English countryside and his eventual rise to wealth in London.
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WHEN: February 25 – March 2, 2014 (One
Week ONLY)
· Tuesday – Thursday: 10:30 a.m.
· Friday – Saturday: 8 p.m.
· Sunday: 5 p.m.
WHERE: Center for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
HOW: Tickets are $15 (Members) and $25 (Nonmembers) and
include the performance and museum admission. BUY TICKETS AT WWW.PUPPET.ORG OR CALL 404-873-3391.
The Friday,
Feb. 28, performance includes a post-show talkback with the artist. Part of the
Center’s
New Direction Series for Adults and Teens, this performance is recommended for ages 12 and up. A
beer/wine bar is open during evening performances.
For more
information, call 404-873-3391 or
visit www.puppet.org/perform/greatexpectations.shtml.