Drawbridge Puppet Theater

19/12/2024

DRAWBRIDGE PUPPETS ON KLBK

We'd like to thank Brandi Driggers and all the crew at television station KLBK for allowing Drawbridge Theater to come in for a visit this past Monday. We all had a great time talking about our holiday show 'Santa & The Christmas Trolls,' which we'll be performing Dec. 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 1:30 & 3:00 PM at the Science Spectrum. Reservations are recommended and can be made at our website at https://drawbridgepuppets.com/, or by calling 508-261-4917. (Click below to watch the interview.)

PLEASE NOTE: Paid admission to Science Spectrum is not required to attend the puppet theater, just the cost for the puppet show itself.

https://www.everythinglubbock.com/video/the-science-spectrum-is-excited-for-their-christmas-marionette-puppet-show/10304090

The Science Spectrum is excited for their Christmas marionette puppet show

09/12/2024

PLAYING IN DECEMBER: 'SANTA & THE CHRISTMAS TROLLS'

The Drawbridge Puppet Theater will be featuring "Santa & The Christmas Trolls" at both the Hollingsworth Hall Cultural Center and the Science Spectrum in December. This show features string and shadow puppets and is appropriate for ages 3 and up. This all-original marionette production tells the tale of two toy-making trolls who hope Santa Claus will take their toys with him on Christmas Eve. However, as in years past, Santa finds the troll toys not as appropriate as his elf toys. The jealous trolls hatch a plan to leave Santa no choice but to take their toys...but will their scheme be foiled?

Public show times are December 14 & 15 at 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM at Hollingsworth Hall, which is located at 4228 Boston Ave. in Lubbock. Tickets are $7.00 each, and free for kids under 3. And we'll be performing the same show at Science Spectrum on December 21, 22, 28 & 29, also at 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM. Reservations are recommended and can be made at our website at https://drawbridgepuppets.com/, or by calling 508-261-4917. To watch a promotional video for 'Santa & The Christmas Trolls', click on the link below.

PLEASE NOTE: Paid admission to Science Spectrum is not required to attend the puppet theater, just the cost for the puppet show itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1DLl02uVSk

This is a promotional video for Drawbridge Puppet Theater's production of "Santa & The Christmas Trolls." An MP4 video of the entire show can be purchased by...

03/12/2024

DRAWBRIDGE THEATER (AND SANTA) AT DECEMBER'S 'FIRST FRIDAY ART TRAIL'

Drawbridge Puppet Theater is thrilled to announce our return appearance at Lubbock's famed 'First Friday Art Trail' this coming Friday, December 6th, where we'll be performing our holiday marionette production of “Santa & The Christmas Trolls.” This monthly celebration of the arts is held predominately in the Lubbock Cultural District, and brings together collectors, artists and community friends for an evening of art, music, food and fun. Held from 6-9 PM, rain or shine, on the first Friday of every month, it's a family-friendly event you won't want to miss.

Drawbridge Puppet Theater's performance will take place at the Firehouse Theater, located within the Louise Hopkins Underwood Arts Center at 511 Avenue K in Lubbock. Attendance is free, and the puppet performance will begin at 6:00 PM. So gather up your family and friends and come see the show.

For more information on the First Friday event, please click the link below:
https://lhuca.org/ffat/

29/11/2024

A THANKSGIVING MESSAGE from W***Y THE WIZARD JR.

Hello Ladies and Jellybeans, Boys and Girlycues; this is W***y the Wizard Jr. wanting to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. People sometimes ask me what it is I eat on Thanksgiving Day - as they know how fond I am of applesauce. Well the truth is, Thanksgiving is the one day of the year I take a break from applesauce and don't eat any. Not one spoonful. Instead I eat … CRANBERRY sauce. Hoo-hoo! And lots of it. Well enjoy your holiday feast everyone, and I hope to see you again in December for our Christmas puppet show. Check out our website for dates and times.

13/11/2024

PLAYING IN NOVEMBER: 'ALADDIN'

The Drawbridge Puppet Theater will be featuring "ALADDIN" at the Science Spectrum in November. Based on the classic Arabian Nights tale this marionette show is filled with magic, music and fun; and is appropriate for ages 3 and up. Public performances will be November 16 & 17 at Science Spectrum. Show times are 1:30 & 3:00 PM on each of those days. To reserve seats call us at (508) 261-4917; or visit the Drawbridge website at http://drawbridgepuppets.com/ To watch a promotional video for 'Aladdin', click on the link below.

PLEASE NOTE: Paid admission to Science Spectrum is not required to attend the puppet theater, just the cost for the puppet show itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX2Raj_EjbQ

01/11/2024

29/10/2024

A PROUD PUPPET PATRIOT

Aesop has always been a proud patriotic puppet, whether extolling civic pride during his glory days in Ancient Greece, or standing steadfast in the voting booth in modern day Texas. True to form, he was up and out of his tote at the crack of dawn this morning to vote early in the presidential election. Of course Aesop is also a bit behind the times and ended up voting for Warren G. Harding. Apparently because Harding (according to Aesop) was a big fan of fables – Aesop's primary issue. To each their own as they say. But whoever your candidate of choice is this election cycle, may we all put our differences aside afterwards and enjoy some family-friendly puppet shows together. And that's a moral we should all get behind.

24/10/2024

THE FINAL WEEKEND FOR 'W***Y THE WIZARD'S HALLOWEEN PARTY'

The Drawbridge Puppet Theater will be featuring "W***y The Wizard's Halloween Party" at the Science Spectrum this coming weekend, October 26th & 27th. This show features string, hand and shadow puppets and is appropriate for ages 3 and up. This all-original story follows our long-time puppet show host, W***y the Wizard, as he decides to throw a big Halloween party for all his puppet friends. Among the numerous fairy tale characters attending are three guests (the witch, Rumpelstiltskin and Cinderella's stepmother) who scheme to ruin the party for their own mischievous delight. W***y, of course, saves the day (and the party) in the end. This is one of our most well-received shows. Feel free to attend in costume. Public show times are 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM. Tickets are $7.00 each, and free for kids under 3. ($5.00 if you're a member of Science Spectrum.) Reservations are recommended and can be made at our website at https://drawbridgepuppets.com/, or by calling 508-261-4917. To watch a promotional video for 'W***y's Halloween Party', click on the link below.

PLEASE NOTE: Paid admission to Science Spectrum is not required to attend the puppet theater, just the cost for the puppet show itself. Coming in November: 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff' & 'The Frog Prince.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWTSHqwobHU

19/10/2024

BIRTHDAY PARTIES ARE BACK!

That's right. The Drawbridge Puppet Theater is once again able to host private birthday parties. Through our connection with Hollingsworth Hall Cultural Center we're able to offer our customers a location for their private birthday parties. For a very reasonable $200 guests will get use of the Cultural Center for two hours. This includes a full puppet show performance, puppetry demonstration and backstage tour where everyone will get to see the puppets and props involved in that performance. You can even take a selfie with the puppets! They don't mind. The Birthday Child will also be presented with a Birthday Crown (for being King or Queen of the Day) which they can keep and take home. An adjoining room is available where the birthday feast may be held. For more information please check out our website and click on the 'Birthday Party' link.

http://drawbridgepuppets.com/

05/10/2024

PLAYING IN OCTOBER: 'W***Y THE WIZARD'S HALLOWEEN PARTY'

The Drawbridge Puppet Theater will be featuring "W***y the Wizard's Halloween Party" at both the Hollingsworth Hall Cultural Center and the Science Spectrum in October. This show features string, hand and shadow puppets and is appropriate for ages 3 and up. This all-original story follows our long-time puppet show host, W***y the Wizard, as he decides to throw a big Halloween party for all his puppet friends. Among the numerous fairy tale characters attending are three guests (the witch, Rumpelstiltskin and Cinderella's stepmother) who scheme to ruin the party for their own mischievous delight. W***y, of course, saves the day (and the party) in the end. This is one of our most well-received shows. Feel free to attend in costume.

Public show times are October 13th at 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM at Hollingsworth Hall, which is located at 4228 Boston Ave. in Lubbock. Tickets are $7.00 each, and free for kids under 3. And we'll be performing the same show at Science Spectrum on October 26th & 27th, also at 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM. Reservations are recommended and can be made at our website at https://drawbridgepuppets.com/, or by calling 508-261-4917. To watch a promotional video for this show, click on the link below.

PLEASE NOTE: Paid admission to Science Spectrum is not required to attend the puppet theater, just the cost for the puppet show itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWTSHqwobHU

01/10/2024

CELEBRATING ONE YEAR IN TEXAS!

Today, October 1st, marks the one year anniversary of Drawbridge Puppet Theater's arrival in Lubbock, Texas. I wanted to take this moment to thank all who've helped support us in this grand venture - from our growing band of new fans and friends, to the fine people at Science Spectrum and Hollingsworth Hall Cultural Center, who've allowed us the space to present our unique brand of puppetry to the general public. Though we've certainly made progress this past year, starting over in a new state was never going to be easy. But we survived. A new crew of quality puppeteers was trained (take a bow Karin, Sophie & Bridgette), and now with months of experience under our belts we're ready to take further strides forward in establishing and expanding our presence in the Lubbock area.

No celebration of our first year here can be complete without a nod to our roots, our decades-long run in Massachusetts, in particular the town of Lunenburg where Paul L'Ecuyer (the founder of Drawbridge) was born, and where we had our most successful theater for 18 years. Those memories remain as strong and vivid as ever. So with a forever warm nod to our past, we turn an equally warm gaze to our present and future here in the Lone Star State, vowing to do our best to spread the joy and magic of live puppetry to young and old.

22/09/2024

ANNOUNCING DRAWBRIDGE THEATER MONTHLY PUPPET SHOWS AT HOLLINGSWORTH HALL

Let the fanfare sound, and the news spread far and wide! Starting in October, Drawbridge Theater will be performing monthly puppet shows at Hollingsworth Hall Cultural Center, located at 4228 Boston Ave. in Lubbock, TX. The puppets and crew are so excited at this latest opportunity to bring professional puppetry to the good people of Texas. This wonderful location offers ample parking and an exciting venue used by many local performing arts groups. We feel Goldilocks, Pinocchio, Little Red Riding Hood, and all our other cast members will fit right in. In fact (since they're much smaller) they should fit in quite easily. This, of course, is in addition to our ongoing monthly performances at Science Spectrum. So local fans will now have two venues at which to enjoy our shows. Dates and times will be posted here on our page as well as on our website.

Our debut at Hollingsworth Hall will be an all-original Halloween story called “W***y the Wizard's Halloween Party” on October 13th at 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM. Folks are welcome to attend in costume if they wish. For more information, or to reserve seats, please visit our website at https://drawbridgepuppets.com/

08/09/2024

PLAYING IN SEPTEMBER: 'THE ADVENTURES OF PERSEUS'

The Drawbridge Puppet Theater will be featuring "THE ADVENTURES OF PERSEUS" at the Science Spectrum in September. This show features string, hand and shadow puppets and is appropriate for ages 3 and up. Based on the myth from Ancient Greece, this thrilling tale follows the adventures of the youth Perseus as he outwits diabolical witches, battles sea serpents, and confronts the legendary Medusa - an evil creature whose very eyes can turn her opponents to stone. He even finds time to rescue a beautiful princess. One of our most exciting shows! Public show times are September 14 & 15 at 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM. Reservations are recommended and can be made at our website at https://drawbridgepuppets.com/, or by calling 508-261-4917. To watch a promotional video for 'The Adventures Of Perseus, click on the link below.

PLEASE NOTE: Paid admission to Science Spectrum is not required to attend the puppet theater, just the cost for the puppet show itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g-y2iJ-nQo

01/09/2024

A GLIMPSE OF ANCIENT BABYLON

What do you do when you need a background scene of ancient Babylonia? In our case we turned to local artist Tara Lehman, who produced this beautiful acrylic painting for our new 'Daniel & The Lion' puppet show. From its architectural design to its vivid colors we love it and are so grateful for Tara's artistry and talent. If you have any need for a friendly and talented artist feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to put you in touch with Tara.

21/08/2024

DRAWBRIDGE THEATER AT THE FIREHOUSE THEATER: THIS SATURDAY!

This coming Saturday, August 24th, Drawbridge Theater will be performing “Little Red Riding Hood” at the Firehouse Theater located in the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, right here in Lubbock. The show times are 11:00 AM & 12:15 PM and are free to the general public. This classic fairy tale features string and shadow puppets and is appropriate for ages 3 and up. Humor and songs enhance this marionette production. Come join us for all the fun!

15/08/2024

THE 'GARDEN IN THE ALLEY' UPDATE

It's been a hot summer for sure but the puppets have been busy growing and watering the 'Garden in the Alley' behind their puppet shack, still hoping to be in contention for the prestigious ''Most Beautiful Alley in Lubbock' award. Though it contains zinnias, sunflowers and marigolds; it also has some tomatoes and zucchini too! In fact they're growing best of all. The puppets have decided to put Medusa in charge of the cherry tomatoes in particular, with instructions to grow them as red as her eyes. We think they're pretty darn close. She also has the bonus ability of turning garden scavengers into stone. In fact she now has a thriving side business selling the marbleized critters as garden ornaments.

If you'd like to see more of Medusa, you may catch her in person in the Drawbridge Theater production of 'The Adventures Of Perseus,' which will be playing on September 14th and 15th at 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM at the Science Spectrum. And remember: Paid admission to Science Spectrum isn't required to attend the puppet theater, just the cost for the puppet show itself. For more info, or to reserve seats, please visit our website at https://drawbridgepuppets.com/

06/08/2024

PLAYING IN AUGUST: 'THE ADVENTURES OF PERSEUS'

The Drawbridge Puppet Theater will be featuring "THE ADVENTURES OF PERSEUS" at the Science Spectrum in August. This show features string, hand and shadow puppets and is appropriate for ages 3 and up. Based on the myth from Ancient Greece, this thrilling tale follows the adventures of the youth Perseus as he outwits diabolical witches, battles sea serpents, and confronts the legendary Medusa - an evil creature whose very eyes can turn her opponents to stone. He even finds time to rescue a beautiful princess. One of our most exciting shows! Public show times are August 10 & 11 at 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM. Reservations are recommended and can be made at our website at https://drawbridgepuppets.com/, or by calling 508-261-4917. To watch a promotional video for 'The Adventures Of Perseus, click on the link below.

PLEASE NOTE: Paid admission to Science Spectrum is not required to attend the puppet theater, just the cost for the puppet show itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g-y2iJ-nQo

26/07/2024

DRAWBRIDGE THEATER AT PBS SUMMER ADVENTURE: THIS SATURDAY!

Join PBS Texas Tech Public Media and the Science Spectrum for the PBS Kids Summer Adventure event this Saturday, July 27th. Summer Adventure surrounds kids with entertaining, engaging programs and activities that make learning fun. There will be activity booths, free give-aways, live science demonstrations and a FREE PUPPET SHOW from your favorite puppeteers, the Drawbridge Puppet Theater! That's right, a free hand puppet performance of 'The Three Pigs' will take place at 11:00 AM & 12:30 PM. You just can't keep puppets away from a good time. So come and join the fun this Saturday! Click the link below for more info about this event.

https://sciencespectrum.org/event/pbs-summer-adventure/