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July 19, 2025

Puppet Show at Southworth Library

July 19, 2025 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Southworth Library, 24 W Main St, Dryden, NY 13053, USA

July 19th,10:30am FREE Puppet show at Southworth Library

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July 22, 2025

A Slice of Crazy Pie Puppet Show

July 22, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
The Cherry Arts, 102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

July 22, 2025, 4:30pm – A Slice of Crazy Pie at The Cherry by Cripps Puppets

Step into the enchantment of “A Slice of Crazy Pie,” a mesmerizing cabaret style marionette puppet show meticulously crafted by Madison J Cripps. Since 2006, this captivating production weaves interests, viewpoints, and eccentricities into a spellbinding journey. Characters like Pinkey the Mayor and Ratty Ratkinson engage with audiences, while diverse settings from the moon to the street provide intrigue. With themes spanning ecology to well-being, the show’s fluid duration accommodates any space. Beneath the puppetry lies a world of creativity and interaction, where harmonica melodies and singing add depth. Blurring imagination and reality, the show thrives on creative engagement. As the curtains rise, all ages are invited into a captivating realm, a profound exploration of the human spirit, and a shared adventure of fascination.

Prepare to be transported into a world of wonder and enchantment with Madison J. Cripps, a puppeteer whose talent has captivated audiences for almost two decades. Madison’s dedication to the art form has earned him notable accolades, including an UNIMA citation of excellence in puppetry. Through meticulously crafted marionettes and mesmerizing storytelling, he creates a unique connection that transcends time and space, leaving spectators spellbound and their imaginations ignited. Madison’s performances are a feast for the senses, inviting audiences to rediscover the joy and magic that resides within, and leaving them with a renewed sense of wonder and childlike delight.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/CgxABW_gwoo
For more visit lilypadpuppettheatre.org/events/kids
TICKETS: Lilypadpuppettheatre.org/tickets
$12 Adult, $8 Kids (2yrs old and under FREE)
Free Tickets for participants of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
$1 tickets with an EBT card.
Part of the Lilypad Puppet Series www.LilypadPuppetTheatre.org

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July 22, 2025, 4:30pm – A Slice of Crazy Pie at The Cherry by Cripps Puppets