Mason Artist-in-Residence

*The 2 p.m. performance will be sensory friendly. 
 

Creative Team:  
Performed, written, and devised by Heidi Rugg
Puppets by Heidi Rugg
Staging/Scenery: Heidi and Sam Rugg
Music by Eric Weinberg
Photo credits: Warren Johnson

Meet George—a giant Galápagos tortoise with a big story to tell! Follow his journey among blue-footed birds, sea lions, and other island creatures in this charming true tale inspired by the last tortoise found on Pinta Island. Based in Richmond, Virginia, Barefoot Puppet Theatre brings an “uplifting eco-fable,” as praised by The Smithsonian, that gently explores caring for our planet. Winner of the UNIMA Citation of Excellence, the highest American honor in puppetry arts, this performance invites families to fall in love with George—and the world he calls home. As a Mason Artist-in-Residence, Barefoot Puppet Theatre will work with the community through classes and workshops in conjunction with its performance.

Recommended for ages 5–10. 

Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a welcoming and comfortable arts experience for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities. 

Tickets: $20
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Run Time: 50 minutes 

Supported by the Virginia Commission for the Arts