Portland Public Library announces The PuppeTree Theater puppet show

Portland Public Library announces The PuppeTree Theater puppet show
as part of the library’s summer reading program, I ♥ Reading in Portland: Time of Wonder
Thursday, July 21st 10:30am – 11:30am
Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library 

Portland, Maine - Portland Public Library is pleased to announce that the PuppeTree Theater will be presenting two puppet shows on Thursday, July 21^st from 10:30am-11:30am, as part of the library’s summer reading program, I ♥ Reading in Portland: Time of Wonder. The performances will be held in the Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library at the Main Branch.

Vermont’s PuppeTree brings to the stage a stunning production of Leo Lionni's classic children's book Swimmy. This fully authorized multimedia production blends shadow puppets, animation and projections performed by the PuppeTree's founder Ann Legunn. A visual and musical treat Swimmy features a classical music score that draws us into the undersea world and introduces children to lyrical work of Debussy. 

The companion piece, Swimmer, is an original work inspired by Lionni’s wonderful story, set on a picturesque New England river. A young girl recognizes the threats to her beloved river and learns to organize the people that live along its banks to change their behavior and preserve the magic of the river. Swimmer boasts an original music score by Patrick Ross a fifth generation Vermont fiddler and composer. Visual artists, musicians, puppeteers and craftsman have worked over 3 years to bring this beautiful and inspiring show to life. 

This program is free and open to children ages 3-12.