The Bluebird Patch

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat at the Center for Puppetry Arts is a family friendly show performed by six skilled puppeteers using full-bodied rod puppets on a tabletop stage. Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is based on the beloved children’s book first published in 1957. Originally produced by the National Theater of Great Britain, the production design was adapted for the puppet stage by the Center’s talented puppet and scenic designers.  Set, props and puppets were built to look exactly like the original book.  If you are looking for ways to entertain your kids during the Summer here are our top 5 reason's to come to The Center For Puppetry Arts and watch this amazing puppet show:     1. Beautiful stage, whimsical marionettes, cool special effects and a rain of bubbles during the show that makes you feel as if you are underwater! 2. Encourages kids to use their imagination: Play, including imaginative play, prepares the child ...

Comical classic jumps from the page to the puppet stage this summer Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is set to delight audiences this summer, making its Center for Puppetry Arts debut June 13-July 28.  The story features everyone’s favorite moments with Sally and her brother, their pet Fish, Thing 1 and Thing 2—and, of course, the story’s namesake, that famous Cat in the red and white striped hat! Zany fun and adventures abound in this memorable tale! The classic children’s book was originally adapted and directed by Katie Mitchell for the National Theatre of Great Britain and was a smash hit in London.  The show is now being produced across the U.S. and the Center for Puppetry Arts is thrilled to realize this delightfully funny story through puppetry. Under the direction of Jon Ludwig, the Center’s team has been diligently working to create the puppets, scenery and props from scratch, faithfully adhering to the iconic Seuss style.  Dr. Seuss’s The Cat...