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PuppetART Detroit Puppet Theater

3/26/2014

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This past weekend our family went to see a puppet show at the PuppetART Detroit Puppet Theater in downtown Detroit.  What a fantastic place!  Here is their mission statement: "To explore and promote a variety of cultures and their traditions through puppet performances, exhibits, and educational experiences, with a particular focus on programs for children K-12."  How great is this for a multicultural family with a puppeteering dad?!?
PuppetART's belief is that "the strength of our nation lies in its cultural diversity."
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"The unique art of puppetry is an important part of many cultures throughout the world.
Puppetry is a perfect way to learn, to teach, and to share."
PuppetART is small, but it has a theater, a studio, and a museum!  We loved seeing all of the different styles of puppets, representing so many different cultures.  They also do arts education programs for schools.  I wish we lived closer to take advantage of that! 

We saw a piece entitled "Dream Tigers," which is based on a Latin American folktale.  Ironically it's the only piece in their entire season that is not one of their own.  This was created and performed by a group named The Hinterlands Ensemble, also from Detroit.  It was a mix of live action and shadow puppetry!  Our kids got to go backstage afterwards and have a closer look (and touch!) of the puppets.  So fun! 
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If you are ever in Detroit (or if you live near there now), we highly recommend catching a show! 
For more information, go to www.puppetart.org.
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    Stephanie Kammeraad,
    a.k.a. 
    "Mama-Lady"

    I'm a homeschooling mama of two inquisitive kiddos, ages 13 and 10, and the wife of one creative husband, age 42.  I have a background in Special Education, I love to read, write, teach, cook, and travel with my family, exploring this beautiful world God gave us, and I love sharing great stories with children and the adults who care for them!

    Our family was formed through international adoption, so we are intentional about parenting (and teaching) multiculturally.  I'm excited to share what resources we've found so far that help us do this the best we can!

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