Performance Descriptions

Show times and locations vary from day to day, so check at the box office when you arrive for a complete schedule. If you are planning a Field Trip you can inquire when calling to book your trip.

Attack of the Nanoscientist - written and directed by Jen Scott
A supervillain from the future attempts to conquer the audience using... nanoscience?

Cryogenics - The Big Chill
Our special guest today: Liquid Nitrogen! Join us in this demonstration of its chilling feats and freezing cold temperatures.

Don't Call Me Monkey - written and directed by Patricia Choate
Take a whirlwind tour through the rainforests of central Africa and Southeast Asia to meet the great apes. Children wiggle and swing with the puppets as they learn exactly what makes an ape an ape.

Free Fall
Explore various theories on air resistance and acceleration, while watching objects fall from 50 feet in the air.

Goldie's Bears - written by Patricia Choate; directed by Sarah Gioa
Goldie needs help looking for all the different kinds of bears in the world—all 8 major species.  

How Animals Walk - written by Eddie Goldstein
Learn how a variety of animals walk.

Maria's Metamorphosis - by Amanda Thompson; directed by Sarah Gioa
Much like the insects that inspired her paintings, Maria transformed from curious child to accomplished adult. Maria's metamorphosis brought about a new beginning for entomology.

Nine in One - directed by Sarah Gioia
A Hmong folktale featuring a forgetful tiger and a clever bird.

Polar Bear Journey - by Patricia Choate
Take an imaginary trip to the Arctic Circle and meet a polar bear puppet and her two playful cubs.

Pumpkin Child
We invite you to our World Puppet Theatre! Hear a folktale from Iran about an old woman who has no time for bullies and a pumpkin with a delightful secret.

Sheep, Goat and Monkey, What Will They Do?
Join our World Puppet Theater for a Somali folktale. Find out what happens when a sheep, goat and monkey must stand up to a bully of a snake.

Spirit of the Mummy - directed by Suzy Messerole
Learn about the process of mummification.

Splish and Splash - by Marilyn Seven; directed by Shannan Wexler
Meet Splish and Splash, water drops, who want to learn how the hydrologic cycle works.

Surface Area - written by Anders Liljeholm
Learn how size affects properties! Explore chemistry! Witness fireballs!

Wheel of the Future
A game show about the next big thing in science! Learn about the field of nanoscale science while you play!