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Puss In Boots

On Monday, October 6 through Friday, October 10, 2025 Delta Children’s Museum will present Bits N Pieces Puppet Theaters “Puss In Boots” at six different schools in the Mississippi Delta. The schools will be announced closer to production time. Bits N Pieces Puppet Theater’s merry musical marionettes present the famous story of a “magic cat!” Step-by step, one step at a time, Puss in Boots learns honesty is the best policy as he helps little brother Nat defeat a wicked Ogre, rescue a kidnapped Princess, and change from Paw-per to Aristo-Cat! Puss in Boots and little brother Nat find fame and fortune, step by step, one step at a time.

Puppeteer and lyricist Jerry Bickel performs and sings the program live. Bickel received the Distinguished Career Award in Children’s/Youth Theater from the Florida Theater Conference and has made performance tours across the United States, in Europe, Asia and South America. He uses marionettes to bring the story of “Puss In Boots” based on the Brothers Grim fairy tale to life on stage. Some of the marionettes are “French” with strings, and some are “Czech” with wires instead. A traditional classic marionette stage with full scenery and lighting complimented the performance. In addition to the performance Jerry and his wife Holli also present an illustrated demonstration of the marionette’s historical development. During the performance the puppeteers allows the audience to see the “manipulation technique” of the puppets and the “backstage” workings of the theatre. Bits ‘N Pieces Theatre has been creating original musical productions adapted from classic children’s literature for more than 42 years. The company has been on twelve international tours to Asia and Europe and created puppets for 16 productions, including 52 giant puppets. This will be a free admission production courtesy of the sponsors of the Residency: King’s Daughters and Sons Circle # 2, the Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation, the Greenville Junior Auxiliary and the Mississippi Arts Commission. A great Teacher Study Guide is available to each of the schools with previews of “Puss and Boots” available at www.PuppetWorld.com

The Dinosaur Quest of Dr. T-Rex

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025 the Delta Children’s Museum will present “The Dinosaur Quest of Dr. T-Rex” by Paul Adams’ Great Shows for Kids at 9:00 and 11:00 am in Sykes Hall at Washington School with an admission price of $5 per person. See Dinos come ALIVE! Dr. T-Rex is a well-versed Paleontologist who is also a ton of laughs! His one-of-a-kind, hilarious school assembly show is jam packed with lots of PRE-HYSTERICAL mischief and mayhem thrown in just for fun. This eye=popping STEAM-focused show aligns with core standards in science and natural history. In addition to a thrilling assembly performance, teachers can continue the learning experience back in the classroom using the study guide and activities packet available on the website greatshowsforkids.com

With an amazing collection of ancient and life-like dinosaurs, who walk and roar, Dr. T-Rex guarantees to bring fresh excitement and student interaction to a new level. Full immersive and interactive, Dr. T-Rex thrills and entertains all students in grades K-5th while stimulating their imaginations in ways that will forever connect them to the prehistoric world. From the moment he leaps on-stage, students are on The Dinosaur Quest of Dr. T-Rex!

Paul Adams, the star of the show said, “The show enlivens science curriculum and inspires curiosity. My goal when I perform is to stretch young minds!” Adams has performed internationally in theaters, cabarets, and performance arts centers. He appeared in the Broadway musical “Barnum,” at the Smithsonian Institution, and has performed internationally, recently in Beijing, China. He continues to give more than 200 performances of “The Dinosaur Quest of Dr. T-Rex” each year. Reservations may be made by calling the Greenville Arts Council 662-332-2246.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026 the Delta Children’s Museum will present “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: the Musical” by the Brad Simon Organization at 9:00 and 11:00 am in E. E. Bass Auditorium with an admission price of $5 per person. Written by Nina Meehan, Music and Lyrics by Austin Zumbro and produced by Third Wish Productions. Originally developed and produced by Seattle Children’s Theatre, based on the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault, this amazing children’s theatre production will please beyond expectations. Join us for an unforgettable adventure with “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: the Musical,” where the beloved children’s book springs to life on the stage. This delightful production feature vibrant songs, energetic dancing, and whimsical puppets, ensuring a joyous experience for kids and adults alike. Follow the playfully adored story as the alphabet letters ambitiously climb the coconut tree, only to tumble down in a cascade of color and laughter. With plenty of audience interaction and lively performances, this show is not just entertainment – it’s a fantastic way for children to explore sound, rhythm and reading in a fun and engaging spectacle. Don’t miss the excitement and joy of “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: the Musical!” Reservations and tickets may be purchased from the Greenville Arts Council at (662) 332-2246.

Winnie-the-Pooh

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Delta Children’s Museum will present “Winne-the-Pooh” by the Memphis based “Playhouse on the Square” at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm in E.E. Bass with an admission fee of $5.00 each. Everyone’s favorite yellow bear, Winne-the-Pooh, is singing his way through a new adventure! When his grouchy and skeptical friend, Rabbit, has discovered that new neighbors Kanga and her baby Roo have brought medicine, baths and soap to the forest, Rabbit explains that something must be done because this could be very troublesome. Familiar friends, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, and Owl join Pooh bear on this musical journey to carry out Rabbit’s masterful plan. What could the plan be?…Don’t sit around and “think…think…think,” join us and find out! This production is Pre-K thru 2nd grade appropriate. A Study Guide is available at https://playhouseonthesquare.org/school-matinees-more