The Friends of the Goodnow Library Present Sleeping Beauty
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Where: 21 Concord Rd, Sudbury
The Friends of the Goodnow Library cordially invite you to a free presentation of Sleeping Beauty performed by the Tanglewood Marionettes. The program will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3 PM at the Curtis Middle School Auditorium, 22 Pratts Mill Road, Sudbury MA. Seating will be first come, first served. Free parking is available at the school. This program is another in a series of programs made possible by a generous bequest from Stella and Frank Ricciardi to the Friends of the Goodnow Library.
Tanglewood Marionette’s production of Sleeping Beauty begins with a brief demonstration of the art of puppetry. Through humorous interplay, the audience will learn about the various forms of puppets, from the simple glove puppet to the sophisticated marionette. Following the presentation of the story, there will be a question and answer session.
A classic tale which appeals to children of all ages, Sleeping Beauty begins in King Felix’s great hall with the celebration of Princess Aurora’s birth. The party goes awry when the wicked witch arrives and curses Princess Aurora. Will the curse come true? Will someone with a “true heart” appear? You will learn the answers when you see Tanglewood Marionettes’ presentation of this well-loved tale.
In the retelling of the tale, a painted storybook opens to reveal each scene. Beautiful hand-crafted marionettes are brought to life by a master puppeteer as the dramatic events unfold.
This program is recommended primarily for children from Pre-kindergarten through grade 2. Teens and adults will also enjoy not only the story, but also the artistry and technical elements of the program. Please join us for this very special family event.
Founded in 1993 by Anne Ware and Peter Schaefer, Tanglewood Marionettes is a marionette theater based in New England. Their repertoire consists primarily of classic tales performed by skilled puppeteers who have spent many years perfecting their art. They have toured throughout the United States.
In the event of inclement weather, please check for updates at the Friends of the Goodnow Library website: https://www.friendsofgoodnow.org/
Tanglewood Marionette’s production of Sleeping Beauty begins with a brief demonstration of the art of puppetry. Through humorous interplay, the audience will learn about the various forms of puppets, from the simple glove puppet to the sophisticated marionette. Following the presentation of the story, there will be a question and answer session.
A classic tale which appeals to children of all ages, Sleeping Beauty begins in King Felix’s great hall with the celebration of Princess Aurora’s birth. The party goes awry when the wicked witch arrives and curses Princess Aurora. Will the curse come true? Will someone with a “true heart” appear? You will learn the answers when you see Tanglewood Marionettes’ presentation of this well-loved tale.
In the retelling of the tale, a painted storybook opens to reveal each scene. Beautiful hand-crafted marionettes are brought to life by a master puppeteer as the dramatic events unfold.
This program is recommended primarily for children from Pre-kindergarten through grade 2. Teens and adults will also enjoy not only the story, but also the artistry and technical elements of the program. Please join us for this very special family event.
Founded in 1993 by Anne Ware and Peter Schaefer, Tanglewood Marionettes is a marionette theater based in New England. Their repertoire consists primarily of classic tales performed by skilled puppeteers who have spent many years perfecting their art. They have toured throughout the United States.
In the event of inclement weather, please check for updates at the Friends of the Goodnow Library website: https://www.friendsofgoodnow.org/