New York's innovative Paper Bag Players stop in Long Beach at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center to showcase their latest effort, Molly Wiggle and Minnie Shake . If it can be crinkled, wrinkled, wrapped, cut, pasted, or crayoned it can become rocket ship, a frisky puppy, a glorious gown, a top hat, or a butterfly.
Transformation is always the key and often happens right before the audiences eyes.
The format of the show reflects the way children play. Short scenes give way to sing-alongable songs which lead to freewheeling dances with lots of audience participation throughout. Paper bags, bits of cardboard, and objects easily found in the attic or garage are transformed to sets, props, and costumes. Headed by legendary theater artist Judith Martin, The Paper Bag Players have been creating quality theater for children for over four decades. Their determination to stay in touch with their young audience keeps the troupe funny and fresh, and makes Molly Wiggle and Minnie Shake a theatrical event no one will want to miss.