W. P. Puppet Theatre Society

Phone: (403) 228-3373 Fax: (403) 228-3373

Website: www.wppuppet.com

Box 61116, Kensington PO, Calgary, AB T2N 4S6

Workshops - Lecture/Demo or hands on puppet workshops are designed for any theme. i.e. the story of Lady Baden Powell; puppet traditions around the world; a sock puppet extraordinaire. Both puppet making and puppet performance can be coordinated. Workshops for any age, any length.

More examples - please see web site. [for Home Skills & Handicrafts]

"Frogs in a Bucket" - combines wetlands environmental inquiry with folklore from around the world. It follows the story of sally who has caught a frog and must learn to return him to his home. This is a full puppet theatre production, excellent for entertaining and instructing audiences of more than 100. Ages 5-14 years. [for Living World & Environment]

"Why the Rabbit's Nose Wiggles" - is a collection of humorous little stories from around the world, with a puppet making session in the middle. The audience then helps tell the story finale with their own puppets. Great for groups of 10 - 30 children ages 3-7. [Arts, Museums, & Heritage]

Our theatre presents public events through out the year where we need volunteers for ushers, craft tables, registration tables, display set up, silent auction coordination and more. We welcome the committed and dedicated service that the Pathfinders and Senior Branches group provide. [Service & Volunteering]

Some activities can also be run from you meeting location - please call for further information.

Programs are suitable for the following age groups:

Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Senior Branches [Home Skills & Handicrafts]

Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders [Living World & Environment]

Sparks, Brownies [Arts, Museums, & Heritage]

Pathfinders, Senior Branches [Service & Volunteering]

Available at the Guide Centre:

ERP (not yet), copy of insurance (not yet)