The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Georgia is one of my absolute favorite places to visit with kids. It is a magical place where puppeteers make characters come alive. Through May 24, 2014 you are able to catch one of the best childhood classics ever, Charlotte’s Webb, at The Center for Puppetry Arts. 
This post on Charlotte’s Webb is brought to you by the Center for Puppetry Arts, who provided me with complimentary tickets to see this title. Opinions and experiences shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them.
About Charlotte’s Webb
E. B. White’s timeless story, Charlotte’s Web, will wow guests at the Center for Puppetry Arts with its heartwarming wisdom as Charlotte the spider saves Wilbur the pig by using her wits, words and webs. With the help of some of the barnyard’s most colorful residents, including Templeton, the gluttonous rat, this family favorite shares the enduring message of how friends can work together to overcome adversity. Adapted by Joseph Robinette and directed by Jon Ludwig, Charlotte’s Web features a variety of puppetry styles performed by skilled puppeteers Dolph Amick, Brian Harrison, Reay Kaplan, Amy Sweeney and Tim Sweeney. All of the puppets, props and scenery bring the iconic illustrations from the book to life on stage and were created onsite by the Center for Puppetry Arts’ talented staff.
Showtimes
Tuesday through Friday – 10:00 am & 11:30 am
Saturday – 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Sunday – 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Price
Cost Tickets for patrons two and older are $9.25 for MEMBERS and $16.50 for NONMEMBERS. Tickets include admission to the performance,Create-A-Puppet Workshop (or Create-A-Puppet To-Go Kit), and all museum exhibits. Order your tickets at Puppet.org.
My Thoughts
I was provided with 2 complimentary tickets to see Charlotte’s Webb and purchased a third ticket so I could take both of my daughters to this performance. Charlotte’s Webb is the ultimate story of friendship. The Center for Puppetry Arts did a fantastic job with this story. This was the first performance we watched where the puppeteers were dressed in black and were on stage. You could hear a lot of excitement when the kids in the audience realized that they could see the outlines of the people making the magic happen.
Admittedly I was worried about the end of Charlotte’s Webb. Spoiler Alert……the death of Charlotte was portrayed incredibly well and did not leave kids scared or confused. As a little girl I remember crying when my teacher read Charlotte’s Webb aloud to our class. While I was sad that the spider passed away the performance did a spectacular job with the end of this play.
There are definitely some laugh out loud moments in this play. Taking your family to see this classic is a must do if you are in the Atlanta area! I am so happy that my girls were able to experience Charlotte’s Webb as told with puppets. We had a blast creating our own puppet spiders in the Create a Puppet workshop. Little Sister now wants my husband to build a puppet theater. It’s totally going to happen to. I can’t wait to act out Charlotte’s Webb and more with puppets!
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Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 13 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more