2013 Theatre Schedule!

John Bunyan's classic allegorical adventure is brought to life with over 20 marionette actors
March 27 – June 2, 2013
Performances: 7pm Fridays; 2:30pm Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays 
(No Shows: Easter Sunday, March 31; Saturday, May 25; Sunday, May 26)
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Puppeteer David Simpich revisits the story and characters that began his work nearly 30 years ago… And brings the classic to life in a whole new way
June 18 – September 7, 2013
Performances: 7pm Fridays; 2:30pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Special Labor Day 2:30pm Matinee, Monday, September 2

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A sandman with supersonic hearing and a forest of string-puppet trees listen in on the classic fairy tale
September 25 – November 10, 2013
Performances: 7pm Fridays; 2:30pm Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays

A village woodcarver places finishing touches on his figures of Mary, Joseph and the Wise Men…
in this reverent celebration of the First Christmas
November 20 – December 31, 2013
Performances: 7pm Fridays (through December 20); 2:30pm Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays
Additional 2:30pm Shows: Tuesdays Dec. 17, 24 & 31, Thursday Dec. 26, Fri. Dec. 27, and Mondays, Dec. 23 & 30 
(No Show Wednesday, December 25)

 

The Simpich Showcase Theatre is one of the United States' only performance facilities dedicated to presenting year-round string-puppet productions for adult and family audiences. Featuring original plays from the Simpich Marionette Repertoire, the intimate 70 seat theatre plays host to a variety of stories and subject matter, from award winning productions such as The Secret Garden, Hans Christian Andersen Storybook and Great Expectations to original plays by puppeteer David Simpich, as well as Christmas, Easter and other seasonal offerings. The adjoining Simpich Museum also houses rotating exhibits of many marionettes from the Simpich performances, displayed in elaborate settings. 

The Simpich Showcase Theatre has a handicapped access entrance and a seating area reserved for wheelchairs and patrons with special sight and hearing needs. Arrangements for these must be made in advance of the performance by calling our box office at (719)465-2492

Our Theatre Features Concessions
Offering a large variety of reasonably priced snacks and beverages. Concessions open one half hour before show time.