Rumpelstiltskin by Tears of Joy Theatre

Who is the little man who spins straw into gold as fast as he can?  Can you guess his name?  It’s Rumpelstiltskin.  The 2011 Children’s Series presents this classic fairy tale, adapted by Sharon Whitney, and  presented by Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre on February 12, 2011 at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center. The show starts at 11:30 a.m. and will run approximately 45 minutes. 

Tickets are $7 and can be purchased online at www.shorelinearts.net or by calling the Arts Council at 206-417-4645. Shorecrest Performing Arts Center is located at 15343 25^th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155. 

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by Sharon Whitney

He’s quick. He’s sly. He’s fantastic—in a scary sort of way. Can you guess his name? It’s Rumpelstiltskin! Award-winning playwright Sharon Whitney made her debut with Tears of Joy Theatre with this production. While respecting the tradition of the classic story, she adapted the tale for a modern context. In the original version by the Brothers Grimm, the central female figure is not even given a name. The heroine in this production not only has a name, Lola, but also manages to solve her own problems. Tears of Joy Theatre’s puppets bring the miller and his daughter, the king and the mysterious Rumpelstiltskin to life.

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