Piwacket's Eighth Annual Enchanted Forest Carnival

Piwacket Theatre for Children holds its 8th annual Enchanted Forest Carnival in Tilles Park, Ladue on Saturday, April 26th, 11 am - 4 pm. Join us for arts and crafts, interactive play areas, ponies and 2 Piwacket shows!

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Board of Directors: Gentry Sayad, Edie Avioli, Scott Sears, Harvey A. and Judy Harris, John Bagwell, Charlotte Dougherty,
Lindsay Bush, Dexter Schraer, Debra Shurn Advisory Board: Philip & Judith Stupp

THEME:   Responsibility to the earth and the animals and people who live there

WHAT:   OFF The CUFF, a not-for-profit theatre production company announces The 8th Annual Piwacket Childrens Carnival in Tilles Park Ladue. This year the event shall be called THE ENCHANTED FOREST. Join us as we transform a local park into a magical forest with strolling costumed characters, games, races, crafts, food, AND ponies plus TWO Piwacket Theatre shows.

SHOWS:   12pm - Lewis & Clark Go West!

Narrated by Pierre the French Raccoon this musical tale about Lewis and Clark, American Indians and the Railroad is a marvelous history lesson about westward expansion and responsibility.

2pm - Jack and the Beanstalk
This favorite tale promotes the joy of reading as Wonderful Wanda takes Jack" on a fantastic journey to the Giants Castle.

WHO:   Piwacket Theatre for Children, breathes new life into fairytales sharing with children ages 2-10 the importance of strong character and good values. Piwacket now in its 11th season in St. Louis has been performing for children 2-10 years of age since 1989. Piwacket is produced by OFF The CUFF Productions, Inc., a not-for-profit 501 (c)3 corporation.

This Carnival is run by volunteers and proceeds support Piwackets Educational Outreach Programs

COST:   Entrance fee to the Carnival is $15. This includes all games, rides, crafts and show admission.
Parents and children two and under are free!

WHEN:   11am – 4pm, Saturday, April 26, 2003 in Tilles Park, - Rain or Shine
just south of Hwy 40 at the corner of Litzinger and McKnight    

Piwacket is produced by
OFF The CUFF Productions, Inc.
(314) 963-8800
        
We Applaud Piwacket 2003 Season Sponsors
Fox Associates, Kalishman Foundation, Emerson, The Regional Arts Commission,
Arts & Education Council,
City of Chesterfield, Missouri Arts Council, Cook, Shevlin, Ysursa, Brauer & Bartholomew,
Enterprise Rent-a-Car Foundation, Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis

Board of Directors: Gentry Sayad, Edie Avioli, Scott Sears, Harvey A. and Judy Harris, John Bagwell, Charlotte Dougherty,Lindsay Bush, Dexter Schraer, Debra Shurn
Advisory Board: Philip & Judith Stupp

Story Ideas:
Piwackets Annual Carnival brings a park to life – theatrical strolling characters, Little Red as she walks through the forest followed by the Big Bad Wolf, Hansel & Gretel in search of the Gingerbread House, live sword fights with Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham, hands-on crafts – wands, hats, jewels, lots of running games, sack races and the favorite pony rides. Bring your child and walk into Piwackets world of wonderment where fairy tales come to life through the magic of theatre.

Lewis and Clark Go West! Presented at 12 noon on Saturday April 26th at Piwackets Enchanted Forest Carnival in Tilles Park. Join Pierre the French raccoon as he tells his tale about Lewis and Clark, French fur Trappers and American Indians. This show is a marvelous history lesson that teaches about westward expansion and responsibility to the Earth and the many creatures that inhabit her.

Jack and the Beanstalk promoting the joy of reading as Wonderful Wanda takes Jack to the Giants castle where they meet the golden harp and the goose that lays golden eggs.

Photo Opportunities:

Pierre the Raccoon and the cast of Lewis and Clark Go West! performing for children and their families in the natural setting of Tilles Park.

Jack climbing the beanstalk with the musical support from Wacky Wonderful Wanda

Piwacket is produced by
OFF The CUFF Productions, Inc.
(314) 963-8800
    
We Applaud Piwacket 2003 Season Sponsors
Fox Associates, Kalishman Foundation, Emerson, The Regional Arts Commission, Arts & Education Council,
City of Chesterfield, Missouri Arts Council, Cook, Shevlin, Ysursa, Brauer & Bartholomew,
Enterprise Rent-a-Car Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis