ONU kicks off Young People's Series with 'Matias and the Strawberry Cake' puppet show
ONU kicks off Young People's Series with 'Matias and the Strawberry Cake' puppet show
"Matias and the Strawberry Cake," performed by a life-sized puppet theatre troupe from Mexico, kicks off the Ohio Northern University's Young People's Series in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 13 at 2 and at 8 p.m.
The 10-person troupe from San Luis, Potosi, presents the story of Matias, a 5-year-old boy who falls asleep and dreams of a piece of cake, left in the refrigerator at his house. He struggles with whether or not to eat the cake, feeling guilty for wanting it. "Guilt" becomes a monster that Matias faces in an adventurous but unknown dream world. The play transcends the language barriers of the Mexican cast and offers a light-hearted yet thought-provoking show.
Puppet workshops will be held Friday, Jan. 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the Freed Center studio theater and at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 in McIntosh Center. Both workshops are free and open to the public.
"Matias and the Strawberry Cake" is underwritten in part by Robinson Fin Machines, Inc., Kenton, Ohio. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens and $9 for children 12 years and under. The Freed Center box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone orders are accepted with MasterCard, VISA or Discover by calling (419) 772-1900.
Published: Wed, 01/03/2007 - 1:00am
