peter rabbitBITS N’ PIECES PUPPET THEATRE’S

The Magical Tales of

Peter Rabbit

Performance:

April 2, 2012 at 9:30 am

Davidson High School Theater

Ticket Price-$5.00

 

Music by: Pegg Callahan

Directed by: Jerrod Bogard

Lyrics by: Jerry Bickel

Puppets by: Holli Rubin

Choreography by: Rick Costello

Scenery by: Chuck Majewski

Dapper, young Peter Rabbit believes he knows better than Mama Rabbit. Ignoring her warnings he is determined to go to Farmer McGregor’s forbidden garden. Peter slips away from the drudgery of chores on a musical adventure to the paradise carrot patch. He’s sure no harm will come to him as he gives in to the temptation of the farmer’s prize vegetables. Peter not only gets a taste of fresh vegetables but also of life and the perils of trespassing.

Children are delighted as they watch the thoroughly Scottish Farmer McGregor in hot pursuit of that rascal Peter Rabbit. Little Peter, played by live actor Holli Rubin, hops, scampers and finally eludes the towering farmer.

Peter makes his way to safety aided by a cat-chasing Dogfish but loses his brand new shoes and jacket. Sheepishly, he faces the music with Mama Rabbit. He manages to save his own tail when he admits he’s learned the valuable lesson – “It’s better to be good than bad!”

Filled with singing, dancing and giant fun, The Musical Tale of Peter Rabbit is an original production of Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre. Nine-foot tall giant puppets dominate the stage in this toe-tapping musical production featuring four towering nine-foot-tall dancing puppets, live actor Holli Rubin, and a host of other singing and dancing characters.

Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children's stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits 'N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children's fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers. Each of their musical productions is adapted and specifically developed to complement and enhance the educational curriculum of the nation's elementary school systems.

 

Puppetry of Giant Proportions

In the beginning the company used traditional forms of puppetry, combining as many as ten types of puppets in one production. It was while performing in large theatres that the concept of nine-foot-tall puppets was inspired. The experiment with these towering, fanciful creations was so successful that the giant body puppet became the company's larger-than-life hallmark. Now the giants perform in each of Bits 'N Pieces' original musical adaptations of classic children's literature. The company tours extensively throughout the United States and makes international appearances under the sponsorships of cultural exchange programs with Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and Taiwan

Recommended for: Pre K – 5th Grade

Ticket Reservations: Contact Juanita Roberts at (251) 287-1018

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