SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — The Springfield Town Library will welcome Modern Times Theater at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 28 to kickoff the Summer Reading Program, “Libraries Rock!”
The hills will be alive with the sound of music in this all-ages puppet production. “Sweet Music” follows the troubles and travails of puppetry’s favorite loudmouth, Mr. Punch, as he sings his way through trouble, adventure, and triumph. Included in the cast are the Bozo Brothers, who will delight audiences with their dynamic percussive dance routines. This is hand-puppetry at its best in a style that has entertained children for centuries. In addition to the puppet show, the program also features a mini concert, offering selections from an extensive repertoire of early jazz, classic American folk songs and original novelty numbers, performed on the cornet, ukulele, and bicycle pump.
Rose Friedman and Justin Lander have been making and performing puppet shows together since 2003. They are co-founders of Vermont Vaudeville, Vermont’s premier Vaudeville troupe. Modern Times Theater “engages all ages with their superb talent, wit and enthusiasm,” according to the Springfield librarians.
The program is free and open to the public, and appropriate for all ages.
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