Children’s shows begin on July 14 with puppets

IVORYTON » The Ivoryton Playhouse continues the tradition of Friday morning children’s shows with some familiar stories and some new adventures.

July 14:Crabgrass Puppet Theatre presents “The Pirate, The Princess and The Pea,” a swashbuckling pirate and princess adventure.

July 21:Blashford Bro. Puppet Co. presents “Jack & Jill,” a one-man puppet show featuring handcarved, folk-toy-inspired puppets and live music. The show explores the contemporary issue of water conservation in the tradition of the Appalachian Jack Tale.

July 28: Casey Carle’s Bubblemania, back by popular demand. Casey Carle performs tricky undulations, manipulations and juggling with bubbles. An extremely unique program combining high energy entertainment with artistic achievement, BubbleMania is loaded with visual comedy, quick wit, big band swing music and the untamed, often unbelievable qualities and beauty of spherical liquids. Casey’s creations grow from intricate and imaginative bubble artforms to “trapping” people inside bubbles.

August 25: The Comedy Magic of Danny Diamond. His show will astound and entertain people of all ages. Bring the whole family for some fun and entertainment on a warm summer day. dannydiamond.com

All performances are at 11a.m. Tickets are $14 and are available by calling the Playhouse box office at 860767-7318 or by visiting our website at www.ivorytonplayhouse.org Book early to avoid disappointment. Group rates are available by calling the box office for information. The playhouse is located at 103 Main Street in Ivoryton.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CASEY CARLE Casey Carle will present his Bubblemania show at the Ivoryton Playhouse on July 28.