Discovery Theater has presented live educational performances at the Smithsonian to young people throughout the Washington, D.C., area

and beyond since 1979. With programs that enrich the Smithsonian expe-rience for nearly 50,000 children annually, Discovery Theater is a gateway

to the exhibits, collections, and themes contained in the museums and galleries on the National Mall and in our community. There’s so much

to do and explore at the Smithsonian— and Discovery Theater is the ideal place to begin!

OUR STAFF Artistic Director……………..…………………..…..………………..Roberta Gasbarre

Administrative Coordinator & Group Sales..…………………..Sara Lokossou

Production Manager.………...……………………….…………………..….Sam Game

Special Projects……………………………………………..…………………...Chris Lane

Technicians.…………………….……………….…Louis Davis & Celeste Harrison

House Manager……………………..………….…..………………………..Grace Sicard

Summer Interns…………..Isabella Peterson, Emily Schmid, & Megan Wirtz

Discovery Theater programs are made

possible, in part, by gifts from:

D.C. Commission on the Arts & Humanities DC Public Schools

The Nora Roberts Foundation Philip L. Graham Fund

PNC Foundation Smithsonian Women's Committee

Smithsonian Youth Access Grants Program

Discovery Theater • P.O. Box 23293 • Washington, DC 20026

www.DiscoveryTheater.org

Discovery Theater • P.O. Box 23293 • Washington, DC 20026

www.DiscoveryTheater.org

June 28-30, 2017 Recommended for ages 4-8

Barefoot Puppets Theatre presents….

ABOUT THE SHOW AND ARTIST .

Barefoot Puppet Theatre has been building and performing original works since 1997 when founder and director, Heidi Rugg, began building puppet shows in the basement of her home in Richmond, Virginia. From these humble begin-nings, the company has grown significantly. Barefoot Pup-pets now tours nationally to theaters, schools, and libraries while continuing to create new works for children and their families.

Children explore the islands of the Galapagos Archipelago with Barefoot Puppets in their award winning show, Galapagos George. Based on the true story of "Lonesome George," this show tells the tale of a truly one-on-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands. Watch baby George, the last remaining Pinta Island tortoise, as he befriends sea turtles, lizards, hungry goats, sea lions, and dancing blue-footed birdies. He grows up sweet and happy in the Gala-pagos archipelago. Of course there are few bumps: it it is a little lonely ... and watch out for the pirates! George is just a hatchling when the show begins, but he gets really BIG! Fall in love with George, the not-so-little tortoise in this fun, adventurous tale.

. Learn More Online!

www.BarefootPuppets.com

SMITHSONIAN CONNECTION

Explore the National Museum of Natural History’s new award winning website and lean more about George and the Galapagos Islands! For an interactive online experience with information, photos, and educational material, visit www.oceans.si.edu. Then, visit the museum on the National Mall and explore the Ocean Hall!

VISIT THE 15th ANNUAL SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL

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After the show, head out on the National Mall to enjoy the Folklife Festival! ENTRANCE IS FREE! This year, the Festival will bring the rich history, mystique and diversity of circus arts to life on the National Mall. Another featured exhibition, On the Move, explores how American culture has been

shaped by the movement of people to and within the United States. More info at: www.festival.si.edu

TRY THIS AT HOME Make Your Own Finger Puppets

Supplies: felt, scissors, glue, markers, and googly eyes.

Directions: 1. Fold a piece of felt and trace your fin-ger onto it by placing your finger at the edge of the fold. 2. Cut along the traced line until you get to the fold. When you unfold the piece of cut felt it will look like a heart that doesn’t come to a point at the bottom. 3. Add a line of glue to cut edges of the felt, leaving the bottom open for your finger. Fold the felt together and hold in place until the glue dries with a clothespin or by sitting a heavy object on top of it. 4. Decorate your finger puppets! Add googly eyes, draw mouths, and cut out ears, wings, manes, and even bow ties to glue on!

See more photos and other projects online: http://blog.vickybarone.com/2015/04/15/diy-finger-puppets/

June 29-July 4 and July 6-9, 2017 Daily hours: 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.