Monkey See, Monkey Do

Synopsis

This puppet opera was based on a Mexican Folk tale about a sombrero salesman who’s hats are stolen by a mischievous band of monkeys. The hat seller implores them to give him back his hats, but the monkeys only mimic his every move. In desperation he throws down his hat and all the monkeys, true to form, do the same.
Robert Rodriguez used the same story to create a puppet opera for children with a cast of villagers, an organ grinder, and his lovely daughter. The audience learns the ABCs of opera and how to sing along as well.

The opera is enacted with 4-5 foot tall rod puppets, and the audience gets to learn all about opera during an interactive demonstration.

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