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Kathy Burks celebrates 40th season of puppet arts and opens Rumpelstiltkin!

Photo by Linda Blase

Kathy Burks and Company spin pure gold as they bring their delightful Brothers Grimm tale to life for Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) and celebrate 40 seasons as a professional troupe. Dallas Children’s Theater presents Rumpelstiltskin by Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts playing March 8 – April 7, 2013 at DCT’s Rosewood Center for Family Arts.

They’ll all live happily ever after if the Miller’s daughter can only guess that strange little man’s name! Filled with music, special effects and suspense, Rumpelstiltskin is classic Brothers Grimm. “There’s a savvy heroine looking for a solution to an impossible situation, not to mention a good dose of music and magic,” Burks says. “These fairy tale elements translate perfectly to the realm of puppetry to capture fantasy and imagination,” she adds. Rumpelstiltskin is a faithful adaptation of the tale and an enchanting introduction to the story for young audiences.

Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts first presented a marionette production of Rumpelstiltskin early in the troupe’s 40-year history. In 1995 the company transformed the show to Black Theatre for the Fringe Festival in Chicago. DCT presented the show in 2004, and is proud to return the production in 2013 for a new generation of fans. The play features a cast of rod puppets handcrafted by Ms. Burks and her troupe, except for one grinning cat that is an antique from the Sue Hastings collection.

Deep within the woods of Germany, a poor miller boasts that his daughter Liesl can spin straw into gold. When the king learns of this extraordinary talent, he procures her into his service. Liesl is fearful of the consequences if she is unable to fulfill this impossible task when a mysterious little man arrives to “save the day.” He spins the straw into gold for her, in exchange for a terrible promise. When he holds her to her word she must break the spell, which can only be lifted if she can guess his name. Can she solve the riddle before it’s too late?

Kathy Burks Theatre Company members performing in this production are Kathy Burks, Sally Fiorello, Patricia Long, Becky Burks Keenan, and Beck Schlabach.

Rumpelstiltskin promises to be an enriching visit to the theater – a gold rush not to be missed! Enjoyed by ages 4 and above.

40th Birthday Opening Night Party- Attend the show on Friday, March 8 for extra fun one hour prior to the show and after. Face painting, puppet making and more. Enjoy an historical photo display of the troupe over the last 40 years! FREE Sprinkles mini cupcakes during DCT’s traditional post-show autograph session to celebrate the troupe’s 40th Birthday!

Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts Artistic Staff Director – Douglass Burks Story Adaptation – B. Wolf Scenic and Properties Design – Sally Fiorello Additional Properties Design – Beck Schlabach Puppet Design and Construction – Kathy Burks and Sally Fiorello Costume Design and Construction – Patricia Long and Audrey Lambinus Sound Design – Douglass Burks and B. Wolf

Dallas Children’s Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts- 5938 Skillman Street, Dallas, Texas 75231

Performance dates and times: Spring Break -Tuesday – March 12 – 11:30 am Spring Break – Wednesday – March 13 – 11:30 am Spring Break – Thursday – March 14 – 11:30 am Fridays – March 8, 15 – 7:30 pm Saturdays – March 9, 16, 23 & April 6 – 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm Sundays – March 10, 17, 24 & April 7 – 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm

Performance Dates and Times: Fridays, March 8 & 15 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, April 6 at 1:30 pm; other Saturdays at 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm; Sundays at 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm; Tuesday-Wednesday, March 12-14 at 11:30 am for Spring Break. NO PERFORMANCES MARCH 29, 30 & 31 FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

Ticket Prices: $14 – $40 Reserve early for best pricing!

DCT Box Office: 214-740-0051 Tickets also available on-line! www.dct.org

Weekday Student Matinee shows also available Tuesdays through Fridays. Please call ArtReach Booking at 214-219-2049.

Dallas Children’s Theater’s 2012-2013 Season is sponsored by Michaels; Texas Instruments Foundation; TACA; and Target. General sponsors include The Rosewood Foundation; Texas Instruments, Inc.; the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs; The Shubert Foundation, Inc.; NGP Energy Capital Management; and Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation. The following families are part of DCT’s Medici Circle and provide financial support designed to sustain DCT’s commitment to high production values: The Harold Simmons Foundation and The Hersh Foundation. Additional funding and support is provided by Texas Commission on the Arts and Green Mountain Energy (DCT’s official renewable energy partner).

 

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