Teachers, here is a great way to support classroom curriculum and learn about the art of puppetry!

Dear Teachers,
Bring your class to affordable, quality puppet theatre.  A great way to support classroom curriculum and learn about the art of puppetry at one of our three locations: Magnuson Park, and Sunset Hill Community Club serving Seattle and the BYT Crossroads Theatre serving the Eastside.

Thistle Theatre offers 28 years of expertise in tabletop Bunraku puppetry, a variation of the ancient Japanese style of puppetry called Bunraku. The puppeteers, dressed all in black, manipulate the puppets from behind. With two or three puppeteers operating one puppet they skillfully bring realistic movement to the handcrafted puppets. Creative story telling and delightful music scores are hallmarks of our productions designed and built by artists in the Thistle Theatre studio.

• Each production runs 45 minutes. Please allow time for post show demonstration and Q and A.
• Education Guides align with Common Core State Standards, prepared by a certified teacher sent in PDF format.
• Tickets for one show $8 each, two shows $7.00 each and three or more shows only  $6.00 each. Order by email: [email protected] or by phone (206) 524-3388.
• Tickets available for student on free/reduced lunch program. (Order by phone only (206) 524-3388.)
• Free parking and school bus unload zones at all three locations. Public transportation is a viable option at all three locations.
• Classroom teachers are free!

Reservations
Choose 10:30am or 12:30pm shows on the date of your choice at three convenient locations. Call early to reserve your class, payment due one month before performance. We accept cash, credit cards, purchase orders or checks. Invoices sent in PDF format.

Sincerely,

Jean Enticknap – Artistic Director

Homeschool families and groups welcome!

Homeschool families can enjoy considerable ticket savings by attending daytime school shows for the price of $8 per person. (Regular weekend family ticket prices are $11). Reservations are by telephone only to insure ticket availability.

Homeschool groups can receive one free teacher ticket for every 18 homeschool tickets booked for any single performance booked by the group. Single family homeschool groups are welcome to attend with reservations. No walk-ups.

All shows are recommended for ages 3 and up, however, there is a charge for children under 3. There is no charge for babies in arms but we ask they be removed from the theatre immediately if they are disruptive, as a courtesy to our audience.

Call (206) 524-3388 and we will return your call as soon as possible.

If you can’t come to us, we can come to you! Some of this season’s main stage productions tour. We also do workshops, classroom visits and birthday party shows.

This activity is not sponsored by any School District, and they assume no responsibility for the conduct or safety during the activity offered. In consideration for the privilege to distribute these materials, the School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including all costs, attorneys’ fees and judgment awards.