The theatre at Teague High School was the venue for a live marionette production of The Little Mermaid last week.
It was performed by the Theatre de Marionette Puppetry Arts Company of Dallas to more than 1200 students in second, third, fourth and fifth grades. Freestone County schools participating were Fairfield, Teague, Dew, Wortham and Faith Academy.
The event was sponsored by Trinity Star Arts Council, Community National Bank & Trust and The Fairfield History Club.
Le Theatre de Marionette has entertained children of all ages since 1985 with their beautifully handcrafted ‘old world’ puppets that truly captivate audiences. They are the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for providing excellence in children’s entertainment.
The puppet artists perform regularly at The Perot, Kimbell Art Museum, Dallas Museum of Art, The Nasher Sculpture Center, and countless civic events. They operate from their own theater,
‘Geppetto’s’ in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole and have been recognized as a top ranked marionette troupe by the National Endowment for the Arts.
