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Mimi’s Valentines Show

Presented by Geppetto Dreams Puppet company

February 14, 2009

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For those of you looking for something more memorable then the same old candy and flowers for Valentines Day, Austin’s Geppetto Dreams Puppet Company is presenting a special puppet burlesque show “Mimi’s Valentines Show.”  New songs, new routines, and a special guest dancer make this show a must-see.  This special holiday performance is a benefit for the non-profit theater, which has just received a hundred thousand dollar commitment for the purchase of a permanent space here in Austin, providing they can raise the money for a down payment.  All proceeds from this show go towards realizing that dream.

For those who missed last summer’s sold-out run, the performance is a mixture of western rod puppetry and Japanese style bunraku. This crazy cabaret’s 9 wild acts pay homage to the comedy, music, and dance of the old time Burly-Qs, as well as the new style burlesque that has been popularized in clubs from coast to coast.  All performed by eight 36-inch anthropomorphic puppets.  It’s like the Muppets meet Minsky’s.  Due to the unique nature of the show combined with the resurgence of interest in old time burlesque and vaudeville shows, this performance will appeal to a wide audience from 18 to 80. Mimi's puppeteers are in plain sight, dressed in black.  It takes two to three puppeteers to put the dancers through their paces so the audience has the opportunity to see the teamwork and fluid movement it takes to bring each character to life.  This style makes the experience not only visually entertaining but enlightening as well.