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Family Art Workshop “Tales of the Arabian Nights: A Marionette Performance and Workshop”

Sunday, Jul 22, 2012
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Rienzi
1406 Kirby Drive Map & Directions

Registration is closed.

Family Art Workshops encourage families to come together to create art, write stories and poems, and see performances inspired by the Rienzi Collection. Admission is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 713.639.7800 to reserve your spot. Recommended ages: 4+ Please arrive 10 minutes early as this workshop will start promptly at 1 p.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. Unfortunately we will not be able to admit students after 1:15 p.m. as they will have missed crucial introductory material. 

Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment as Aladdin and Princess Jasmine outsmart Jafar to keep the magic lamp safe from evil hands. This glittering story from “Tales of the Arabian Nights" dazzles all ages as string puppets perform on an elaborate marionette stage. After the performance, master puppeteer Jean Kuecher reveals the backstage secrets and design of puppetry. The afternoon continues with a puppet-making workshop in which children create and show off their own puppets. This event is produced by the Texas Marionette Playhouse.