The Ogden’s second annual Summer Puppet Theater is out on the road, as our 2011 Teen Docents travel to libraries, schools and camps with a puppet show all about some of the Ogden’s most notable artwork. Working with local artist and puppeteer Karen Konnerth, the Teen Docents each chose a favorite painting from the museum and created a story — and whimsical puppets — based on the themes of the painting. The show, which includes six short performances, is a fun and accessible way for younger children to engage with the Ogden’s art, as skits including music, dancing and audience participation bring paintings to colorful, three-dimensional life. To find out where you can see a Summer Puppet Theater performance, or to book a show, contact Ellen Balkin at 504.539.9608 or ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org.
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- Kinmont illustrates John Alexander’s painting “Piranhas in Paradise.”
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- Alvin’s puppets play dice together.
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- Drea’s puppets play a game of hide-and-seek.
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- Cokey’s puppets build a “Rocking Horse.”
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- Kinmont and Lionel introduce their puppets to the audience.
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- Children come up to meet the puppets after a show.