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Show AIRTS Larger-Than-Life Puppet Show Returns to Kimball Art Center The larger-than-life puppets of Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre will return to the Kimball Art Center Friday, April 24 in an original fantasy, "The Magic Calliope." The play, written primarily by Ihe groups co-founder, Reg Bradley, follows the adventures of a couragous mouse and a cowardly cat. This unlikely duo teams up to search for a stolen harp, the "heart" of the magic calliope. The fantasy includes encounters with an ogre, a three-headed creature and the evil wizard, i Vancouver, Washington's Tears of Joy was formed in 1971 by Bradley and his wife. Janet. Since its inception, ' the group has attempted to explore puppetry as both a creative form and as a medium to interpret cultural and literary material. They have performed to audiences of all ages throughout the western United States. "The Magic Calliope" draws on the talents of a nine-member staff. Eight puppets are involved in the play, including a 15-foot-giant. A number of special effects will also be used in the production. The performance will be held in the Art Center's main gallery at 6 p.m. Tickets for Kimball Art Center members are $3 for adults and $2 for children. Non-member prices are $4.50 for adults and $3 for children. in 'iddiiinn id "the performance "Tears of Joy" . will conduct a workshop on shadow puppets on April 24 at 3:30 p.m. at teh Kimball Art Center a $3 admission charge will be assessed. For further information, call 649-8882. |