I have always loved the Center and have taken my c...

I have always loved the Center and have taken my children there for 20 years now. However we went on a recent field trip (reduced rate is good) and saw Stellaluna. The play, though good enough in itself, was performed in an overt style (seeing the puppeteers in the open) was disappointing. I'm an adult and I know there are people working the puppets. I just don't want to see them, watch their mouths move along with the puppets' mouths and see them as part of the performance. The smaller children there didn't seem to mind, but mine were disappointed...and so was I. The regular ticket price is a bit much at $25. Try to set up a field trip with 10 or more and it's about half price, including a make a puppet workshop. It can be quite unorganized in the workshop if a lot of children are participating, so ask for the puppet kit to go if you're a loner, have several small children to help or strapped for time. They are always fun and usually include all you need to complete it at home. For educators or home-schooled families, there are usually resources and extra related info on the website, or within the program leaflet. Also, a coordinator can give you more info on resources as well.