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Last updated 3.31.09
Center-Puppetry Arts Museum
Last updated 3.31.09
What People Are Saying About Center-Puppetry Arts Museum
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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…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Reserve 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 Good:
- Keep your wits about you upon entering the museum. A large Trash Phoenix rises noisily just inside the front door and could scare small children.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
08/14/09
Complete Waste of Money
by Wanjama at Citysearch
Attended a Pinnocchio show. This show is purported to last one hour. It lasted 45 minutes. All tickets are $16- including children. They shoud have more competitive rates for the young ones.
Puppeteer prides himself on using indigenous materials to make his puppets e.g lamp shades, wooden spoons from Salvation Army, but c'mon, I could have done this myself and set up a show for my guests right at home. The puppets were simply TACKY. The whole set up was an eyesore e.g faded cloth material and the like.
$64 later, I would have been better off taking the kids to watch a movie instead. Will never go back again...you have been warned!!
- Pros: Ample parking
- Cons: Overpriced, short duration of show, low quality performance
09/01/08
Angry Atlanta Parents, Some Happy Kids
by jessiwessi86 at Citysearch
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
11/24/06
Fun!
by kbellis at Citysearch
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.
The Details on Center-Puppetry Arts Museum
Know Before You Go:
Reserve 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 Good:
Keep your wits about you upon entering the museum. A large Trash Phoenix rises noisily just inside the front door and could scare small children.
Category:
Museums, Attractions, Wholesale Puppets, Non-Profit Organizations, Other Manufacturers, Theatres
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
