WORLD PUPPET THEATRE DAY SHOWS
On the occasion of World Puppet Theatre Day, celebrated on March 21, the Arcadia Troupe of the Regina Maria Theatre in Oradea wishes to send a sincere HAPPY NEW YEAR! to all our guild colleagues from the country and abroad!
On the occasion of this day of celebration of puppeteers, on March 21, 2014, starting at 10:00, at the Arcadia Hall we will have with us the children of the extended program Kindergarten No. 47 from Oradea, coordinated by teacher Lia Hule.
Also, the Arcadia Troupe invited a group of 50 students from the "Orizont" Inclusive Education School Center, accompanied by the director of the institution, Prof. Dr. Angela Maruşca, and the teachers.
The surprise of the day will come from the children from Kindergarten No. 47, who will present the skit "The Kid with Three Goats" at the opening of the event. Then, the actors of the Arcadia troupe will perform the show "Hansel and Gretel" for the little spectators, and finally, they will invite the children on stage to reveal some of the secrets of puppet theater.
We would like to take this festive opportunity to thank our loyal viewers once again for the joy and open hearts with which they come to our shows every time!
Happy birthday, puppeteers!
Happy Birthday, Arcadia Band!
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