Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts: The Nutcracker

Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts’ unique and acclaimed puppet interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece returns to Dallas Children’s Theater’s intimate Studio Theater at the start of their 40th Season as a professional troupe.

Two styles of puppetry, shadow puppets and Black Theatre rod puppets, combine with state of the art special effects to create an exciting new world for Clara and the Nutcracker Prince - a world unknown to conventional theatre and ballet. This NUTCRACKER utilizes the experimental theater technique of Black Theatre. Black Theatre is a form of puppetry originating in Europe in which puppets perform in a stream of light with the puppeteers rendered invisible through the use of black robes, hoods and gloves. The Black Theatre rod puppets move without strings or any visible means of manipulation creating a dramatic, magical effect.

Enjoyed by ages 4 and above

Opening Night: Attend the show on Friday, November 16 for extra holiday fun one hour prior to the show and at intermission. Enjoy festive tunes by the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts JAZZ SINGERS. Wear your favorite holiday duds and enjoy complimentary NANCY DEE’S LIL’ BITS MINI DONUTS at intermission. Take a photo as The Nutcracker, Junie B. and Flat Stanley. Try your hand at puppeteering. A special appearance by Santa Claus – one of the first in North Texas. Temporary tattoos, face painting, coloring and paper puppet making. Great giveaways too, including a make-your-own ornament compliments of MICHAELS STORES, and one free show poster per family. Don’t forget to check out the treasures inside Ye Olde Gift Shoppe (DCT Store) including a Junie B. Journal Kit.

Winter Wonderland Celebrations: Attend the show Saturday, November 17 - Sunday, November 25 for extra holiday fun one hour prior to the show. Experience holiday karaoke jams and sing your own family-friendly version of “Jingle Bells” on DCT’s lobby stage. Wear your favorite holiday duds, and enjoy a photo op as The Nutcracker, Junie B. and Flat Stanley. Try your hand at puppeteering. A special appearance by Santa Claus. Enjoy temporary tatoos, face painting, coloring and paper puppet making. Great giveaways too. Plus, find treasures in Ye Olde Gift Shoppe (DCT Store) including a Junie B. Journal Kit.

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