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    two puppeteers with squid and penguin puppets

    Description

    It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.


    Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.

    July 26, 2025 - August 10, 2025

    Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30am
    Saturdays at 11:30am, 1pm, & 3pm
    Sundays at 11:30am & 1pm

    About Barefoot Puppet Theater:
    We activate imaginations through the power of puppetry!
    Barefoot Puppet Theater tours award-winning programs to theatres, schools, libraries, children's museums and more. Though we are based out of Richmond, VA, our self-contained productions tour across the country. Our touring company shares performances, workshops, and residencies with youth and families; we provide masterclasses for puppetry artists and fans of puppetry, too! We imagine a world where communities all over the world come together through the art of puppetry.


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    Presenter: the Puppet Co.
    Location: the Puppet Co. Playhouse | 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812
    Admission: $16 (under age 2, no ticket required)
    Phone: 301.634.5380