Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Gina Wilhelm Actress - Goldilocks and the Three Bears

It's summertime, and that means it's time for Thistle Theatre's summer tour.  This summer we present "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" at various locations throughout the Seattle area.

All voices and songs are performed live by me and fellow puppeteers Brian Stabile and Lisa A. Haslbauer. We use Japanese Bunraku-style puppets, rod puppets, and song to tell this a take on the traditional tale.

The script and songs were written by Jean Enticknap and Sue Ennus. Jean also directed this lively production.

In our version of the show, the bears travel from their home in Yellowstone Park to Hollywood in their trailer. Meanwhile, Goldilocks is a California girl with a pet duck and a BIG imagination.

This show is recommended for ages 3 and up.

I play Mama Bear. Reviews of the show when we performed in theaters said, "Skilled puppetry is the heart of this show and the most enjoyable aspect."

All library shows this summer are free. Our Emerald Downs show is free with admission to the track. Come see this fun puppet show before time runs out!

July

Greenwood Library
8016 Greenwood Ave. N.
July 9 4:00 pm

Broadview Library
12755 Greenwood Ave. N.
July 12 10:30 am

Beacon Hill Library
2821 Beacon Ave. S.
July 17 2:00 pm

Lake City Library
Lake City Community Center
12531 28th Avenue N.E.
July 20 10:30 am

Southwest Library
9010 35th Ave. S.W.
July 26 11:00 am

Green Lake Library
7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N.
July 30 2:00 pm

August

Queen Anne Library
400 W. Garfield St.
August 2 11:00 am

Douglass-Truth Library
2300 E. Yesler Way
August 4 1:00 pm

Columbia Library
4721 Rainier Ave. S.
August 7 6:00 pm

University Library
5009 Roosevelt Way N.E.
August 9 11:15am

Capitol Hill Library
425 Harvard Ave. E.
August 13 10:30 am

Family Day at Emerald Downs
2300 Emerald Downs Dr.
Auburn, WA 98001
August 19 noon (show between races)

Gina Wilhelm Actress

National Day of Puppetry

Gina Wilhelm Actress - National Day of Puppetry

April 28th was the National Day of Puppetry.  Gina Wilhelm Actress celebrated by watching some excellent puppets and puppetry in "Ghostbusters" in 70 mm at the beautiful Cinerama in Seattle. 

The film was preceded by a talk from Sam Longoria, who worked on the film, including in some capacities with the onionhead/"Slimer" puppet.

Several puppet centers held workshops and other special events, including the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA, and the Puppet Guild of Greater St. Louis, Inc.

My celebration will continue this week with the opening of Thistle Theatre's production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears at Sunset Hill Community Club in Ballard, WA (3003 NW 66th Street). Shows are Friday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m., and May 5 and 6 at 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets are $8 for children and seniors, $9 for adults.

I will also be performing with Thistle Theatre at the Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam on May 5 at 8 p.m. at Theatre off Jackson, 409 7th Avenue South. Tickets are $10.

Happy National Day of Puppetry! 

Gina Wilhelm Actress