Family Arts Day: Barefoot Puppet Theatre, Galapagos George
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Schedule of Events
1 - 3 PM | Arts Activities
2 - 2:30 PM | Meet the Puppets Workshop
3 - 4 PM | Barefoot Puppet Theatre, Galapagos George (tickets required)
Family Arts Day Celebration
Enjoy hands-on arts activities, refreshments, and art exhibitions from 1:00-3:00 pm in Booth Lobby as part of an annual arts-centered family event presented by the Modlin Center and University Museums.
Meet the Puppets Workshop
Join us before the performance to meet the puppets with artist Heidi Rugg from 2:00-2:30 pm in this fun and interactive workshop for the entire family. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Galapagos George
Based on the true story of "Lonesome George," this show tells the tale of a truly one-on-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands. Who is George? He is a tortoise, a GIANT GALAPAGOS TORTOISE! Watch George grow up among sea turtles, lizards, hungry goats, sea lions, and dancing birds with blue feet. As you visit his island, you hear the true story of the last tortoise to be found on Pinta Island in the Galapagos archipelago. Fall in love with these islands...and this not-so-little tortoise!
Described by The Smithsonian as "an uplifting eco-fable," this engaging theatrical piece shares an important lesson about man's impact upon the environment. This show was funded in part by a grant from the Puppeteers of America Endowment Fund and was awarded an UNIMA Citation of Excellence in 2005.
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5-10. Performance run time is 50 minutes with a brief post-show Q&A. Free tickets are required and seating is general admission.