Das Puppenspiel's "Beyond the Beanstalk" @ OCPAC May 1st-3rd

Who doesn't love creepy puppets? Orange County Performing Arts Center is bringing Das Puppenspiel theater group to their Founders Hall stage this weekend, May 1st-May 3rd, with a special performance of "Beyond the Beanstalk". In it's 35h season, this troupe of puppeteers is nothing short of phenomenal. So beautiful, so realistic are their puppets that audience members are instantly mesmerized by the characters. And one almost forgets these actors are tied to strings being manipulated by humans.

According to OPAC's site, "Das Puppenspiel takes a step beyond the familiar "Jack and the Beanstalk" to present a series of tales handed down by storytellers over many years. Originating in England and later coming to America and the Appalachian region, "The Jack Tales" feature simple, but clever, Jack, who lands himself into all kinds of adventures in his travels. Large beautifully crafted 'bunraku' style puppets and traditional folk music combine to bring new life to this storytelling tradition. Come and be part of the magic and fun as "Beyond the Beanstalk" re-introduces American audiences to a part of their cultural heritage!"

The show times are Friday 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 1pm. Tickets cost $22 per person and can and should be purchased online a this show is guaranteed to sell-out.

OPAC's Founders Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626