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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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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Mainstage Guest Artist Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. "The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.

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

June 7, 2025 - June 29, 2025

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

About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".

More Information, Showtimes, Tickets >> | Park Map >>

Mainstage Guest Artist Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. "The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.

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

June 7, 2025 - June 29, 2025

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

About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".

More Information, Showtimes, Tickets >> | Park Map >>

Mainstage Guest Artist Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. "The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.

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

June 7, 2025 - June 29, 2025

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

About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".

More Information, Showtimes, Tickets >> | Park Map >>

Mainstage Guest Artist Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. "The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.

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

June 7, 2025 - June 29, 2025

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

About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".

More Information, Showtimes, Tickets >> | Park Map >>

Mainstage Guest Artist Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. "The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.

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

June 7, 2025 - June 29, 2025

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

About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".

More Information, Showtimes, Tickets >> | Park Map >>

Mainstage Guest Artist Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. "The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.

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

June 7, 2025 - June 29, 2025

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

About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".

More Information, Showtimes, Tickets >> | Park Map >>

Mainstage Guest Artist Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. "The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.

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

June 7, 2025 - June 29, 2025

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

About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".

More Information, Showtimes, Tickets >> | Park Map >>

Mainstage Guest Artist Great Lakes National Puppet Theater presents another classic fairytale. "The Frog Prince”, was first published in Germany, in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. It is the story of a prince, who is placed under a spell by a wicked witch and can only be restored by the kiss of a beautiful princess. Performed using brilliantly crafted marionettes, as well as theatrical lighting and special effects, this production is perfect for school, library, theaters, and family series programming.

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

June 7, 2025 - June 29, 2025

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

About Great Lakes National Puppet Theater:
Founded in 2010, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is an ensemble of talented visual and performing artists with a single vision of the creation, preservation and performance of quality theater using puppets as the master portrayers of that vision.
Using the philosophy of treating children and an intelligent and discerning audience, as well as meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of production, Great Lakes National Puppet Theater is now touring throughout the United States, providing programming of charm and substance that encourages the audience to think, to feel and to grow as a result of experiencing quality "Theater with Puppets".

More Information, Showtimes, Tickets >> | Park Map >>