Celebrating their 35th year of entertaining Northwest audiences, Tears of Joy Theatre announces its anniversary season of amazing puppetry. This year's Family Series will feature Pinocchio, Petrouchka, Anansi the Spider and Stellaluna. Puppetz vs. People will return for showcase performances. Founded in 1971, Tears of Joy Theatre is nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation in puppetry. A resident company of Oregon's Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Tears of Joy presents six local productions each year and totals more than 100 performances annually. Three of the company's productions have received American Puppetry's highest honor, the citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry. Tears of Joy touring performers entertain and inspire more than 250,000 people annually in theatres, community centers, festivals and schools throughout the US and abroad. 2007/2008 Season Pinocchio - November 9 - December 1 ComedySportz: Puppetz vs. People - November 23 & 24 Petrouchka - December 28 - 30 Anansi the Spider - January 26 - February 10 Stellaluna - April 4 - 20 You can also check out Tears of Joy Theatre at www.tojt.com

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