As part of its 2020 “Spring Puppet Performance Series,” the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is pleased to present “She Thinks She’s Queen Elizabeth But She’s Dirty Gerts To Me” by PuppetKabob on March 14, 2020 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Ballard Institute Theater.
Have you ever heard the phrase: "She thinks she's Queen Elizabeth, but she's Dirty Gerts to me!”? No? Well now that you have, come and explore the story behind the saying in PuppetKabob's latest pop-up creation “Dirty Gerts”—a show about growing pains. Made entirely out of repurposed paper products! A groovy blend of historical fiction, 60s pop culture and colorful confetti! Come on get happy with middle schooler Carol Lee Bell as she finds the fold to fitting in and discovers the best way is to not actually fit at all! This show is 50 minutes long and is recommended for ages 5+.
Ticket Prices: Adults: $12; Members/Seniors: $10; Students: $8; Kids: $6 (12 years and under).
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, by calling 860-486-8580, or online at bimp.ticketleap.com. A surcharge will be added to any purchases made online. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ballard Institute on the day of performance starting at 10 a.m. There will be open seating and no reservations. Visitors can park in the Storrs Center Garage located at 33 Royce Circle. Parking is free for the first two hours and $1 per hour thereafter, with a daily maximum charge of $8.
For more information, contact: Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at 860-486-8580 or bimp@uconn.edu