Family Matinee Series: Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre, When Animals were People

Folktales from Mexico and Argentina are brought to life in this dynamic bilingual play, with adorable animal puppets, hilarious situations, and wonderful moral lessons!

Event Time: 2:00 pm -- Doors will open at 1:30 pm

Cost: $5 general admission

*Season Tickets Available Till November 14th: $20

Location: Center for the Arts Main Hall

Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre

Tears of Joy Theatre is recognized as one of the nation’s outstanding puppet theaters, known internationally for its innovation and excellence. Four of the theater’s productions have received American puppetry’s highest honor, The Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry from UNIMA-USA. This beloved, Portland area treasure has come to Sherwood where it has found a new home for performances of its world renowned and culturally diverse shows. For more information about Tears of Joy Puppet Theater, Please visit:  http://www.tojt.org/

When Animals were People Summary:

When Animals Were People is a story from the Huichol Indians of Mexico. As the play begins, Grandfather Vulture, Turtle and Squirrel are making a delicious stew when a stranger asks to join them.  The stranger brings trickery and danger to the two friends, but learns his lesson in the end. Then comes the story of The Lazy Bee, a story by I-Iqracio Quiroga from Argentina.  Haragana, the lazy young bee, cannot be bothered with doing her share of work.  When the elder bees refuse to let her into the hive she spends the night with a hungry snake and learns her lesson as well.

Family Matinee Series

The Sherwood Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the new Family Matinee Series, where families and friends can experience a diverse and highly entertaining season of performances from world renowned performers of a wide variety of styles and backgrounds. Bring your family and neighbors for the full season, and be entertained and enriched by this fabulous season of performances.

Performances: Saturdays at 2pm
Individual Tickets: $5 

Other Upcoming Family Matinee Performances:

Saturday, January 23 - BilgeRats & Pyrettes

Saturday, February 20 - Obo Addy Legacy Project

Saturday, April 9 - Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre, The Jungle Book

Saturday, May 14 - A Wacky Circus with Kazum & Friends