Center for Puppetry Arts
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404-873-3391
- Cross Street:
- 18th Street NW
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm, hours extended for evening performances
Editorial Review for Center for Puppetry Arts – by Beth Bilderback
Overview
One of the largest organizations in the U.S. devoted to puppetry, the center is home to a museum, gallery, two theaters, workshop areas and a gift shop. Lovers of theater, puppetry and good museums should put it at the top of their list of places to visit.
The Experience
There are two kinds of shows, the daytime Family Series and the evening New Directions Series. The first puts a new spin on favorite classics, with an optional Create-a-Puppet Workshop before and after each show. The daring, always provocative New Directions Series offers puppetry for adults only. Center puppeteers and both national and international companies stage all performances. Don't miss the incredible interactive exhibit, "Puppets: The Power of Wonder," which includes more than 350 puppets as famous and diverse as Punch and Judy, Muppet Dr. Strangepork and Skeksis from "Dark Crystal." Traveling exhibits, often internationally themed, complement the museum's offerings.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoReserve a spot for the guided tour, which is given every Saturday at 1pm and other times by appointment. Or if you just want to see the museum, admission for adults is $8. Admission for children, students and seniors is $7.
Look GoodKeep your wits about you upon entering the museum. A large Trash Phoenix rises noisily just inside the front door and could scare small children.
User Reviews for Center for Puppetry Arts
09/01/2008 Posted by jessiwessi86
My family went to see a show in late Aug.2008 (Ugly Duckling) and we were only a couple minutes late but the theater was a packed full house. There were a few seats separated from each other so we had to split up and sit in different areas, which was fine. Until angry parents were huffing and puffing while we try to find an extra seat. Other people came in after us and a parent yelled out "This is ridiculous" during the show. I was surprised at how rude the people were here. Parents complained more than their kids that they wouldn't be able to see the show because my head or one of my family members head was in their way, not in their kids way! We paid for our tickets just the same but the people that were there were reluctant to sharing the space. This was due to the poor seating plan the Puppetry Arts center had, which is first come first serve. But if you are in a little theater and have sold out shows people should be forced to scoot all the way to the wall so that the extra seats are open on the end. I gave it two stars only because the kids liked the show, they didn't love it. It was only 45mins but it was cute. For me as a parent, I was ready to fight before I was ready to relax and laugh with my kids. We will never go back.
Pros: Cute puppet set up and puppet master lady :)
Cons: Angry audience, hassle for seats, and short show
11/24/2006 Posted by kbellis
A great place to take the kids on a rainy day. Also a great attraction for your nieces and nephews. Be sure to sit as close to the front as possible so you can really see the puppets.
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