Peaks Island Puppets (PIPs)

03/05/2015

We're having a dress rehearsal of our new Purim Spiel at 12:30 on Friday March 6th. Please join us at 21 Chestnut Street, #604, Portland, Maine. And the premiere is Sunday at Etz Chaim Synagogue at 2pm.

01/16/2015

Our First Review

M.O.O.S.E. Presented Peaks Island Puppets (PIPs) in Solomon and Ashmedai on 1/14/2015 at the Portland Public Library.

This show more than met my expectations as it was the 2nd production to be performed at the 2nd Wed of the month MOOSE gathering in the last two years..
A well written biblical show with a modern Maine twist created by David Handwerker, Stephanie Eliot, Julie Goell and Avner Eisenberg.
Superbly acted by David and Stephanie. The characters on a stick and the living two with lots of shtick brought this ancient tale alive from bible stories and folktales to their Maine audience.
Thoughtfully designed and directed by Julie Goell the family friendly Puppet Performance alternated with live action and creative puppets that were built by Avner under Julie's vision.
Young King Solomon explores the themes of personal integrity and good judgment involving a little devilry and a gold medallion with magical powers. When young King Solomon is foolhardy and nearly loses his kingdom he learns among commoners to value hard work and earn his famed wisdom.
I can not wait until next time the PIPs join us.
Learn more about this talented group.
https://www.facebook.com/PeaksIslandPuppets/timeline

Puppet shows for children and adults

01/14/2015

Photo by Jon Goell

Please join MOOSE, Maine Organization of Storytelling Enthusiasts, on January 14th 7PM for our monthly storyswap at the Portland Public Library in Portland, Maine.

Jackson Gillman hosts and the featured performers are the Peaks Island Puppet.

Solomon and Ashmedai Inspired by the biblical Solomon and recast in this delightful retelling by David Handwerker, Solomon and Ashmedai is a folk tale which takes place in the ancient Middle East. Young King Solomon explores the themes of personal integrity and good judgment involving a little devilry and a gold medallion with magical powers. When young King Solomon is foolhardy and nearly loses his kingdom he learns among commoners to value hard work and earn his famed wisdom. Puppeteers David Handwerker and Stephanie Eliot delight audiences of all ages with their storytelling antics.

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10/04/2014

Check out our new promo video!

Peaks Island Puppets presents a puppet show for all ages. Featuring puppeteers David Handwerker & Stephanie Eliot. Directed by Julie Goell

04/08/2014

Dear Friends,

Peaks Island Puppets is rehearsing the talented, funny and charming Ms Rene Johnson into her many roles for an upcoming (private} performance of "Solomon and Ashmadai or: How the good King Solomon wasn’t alway very wise. “

Rene is replacing Stephanie Eliot, who just had hip surgery.

We’d like to invite you to a preview performance in our studio. Come in your slippers and bring along a hot cuppa and by all means, house guests, grand children….

Wednesday, april 16, Unit #604, 4:00 pm
Duration: 25 min, FREE
21 Chestnut St, # 604, cell: 807-6666

03/10/2014

Pips is available for parties too! Hands on puppet-making workshop to enhance your event. Something for everyone. Multi-age appropriate. Call Pips at 207 807-6666 and leave message.

02/28/2014

Holidays bring families together…and also ruffle a few feathers!

Peaks Island Puppets
presents
The Rudder Family Holiday Planner
featuring
David Handwerker and Stephanie Eliot
directed by Julie Goell
sets by Rush Brown

The Rudders of Munjoy Hill are a family like any other, with traditional values challenged by new circumstances. Join them on this hilarious romp through the holiday seasons!

Sunday March 2, 2014 12:30PM
Duration: 50 min
Suitable for adults, their children, and their parents

Congregation Bet Ha'am 81 Westbrook Street South Portland, Maine 04106
Adults $10 Children $5 in advance $12/7 at the door
contact # 879-0028

Portland based Peaks Island Puppets produces their third puppet play. "The Rudder Family Holiday Planner" is their most ambitious work to date at fifty minutes, featuring settings by Portland artist, Rush Brown, and sound design by Barb Truex. P.I.P.s had the opportunity to collaborate on the making of The Rudders with Boston puppeteers, Faye Dupras and Penny Benson. All these collaborations, thanks to a generous grant by the Abromson Foundation.

The story is brought to life by the innovative puppetry of David Handwerker and Stephanie Eliot playing Elijah the Prophet and his sidekick, Queen Vashti. Time traveling from their biblical roots they catch up with the Rudder family as they celebrate the Jewish holidays on Munjoy Hill. Marriage both in*******al and gay, foreign adoption and goat farming are just a few of the issues retired hardware store owner Max Rudder never dreamed he would someday

10/23/2013

Hi everyone,
I wrote a blog post on Julie which includes some photos of some of her artwork and puppets. Feel free to share. http://bit.ly/1c27ueJ
Lisa

Julie used to play the bass in a Klezmer band called the Casco Bay Tummlers. Playing bass was one of the first things Julie had to give up as her symptoms progressed.

10/23/2013

Peaks Island Puppets
presents
The Rudder Family Holiday Planner
by David Handwerker, Julie Goell and Stephanie Eliot
directed by Julie Goell
featuring sets by Portland artist, Rush Brown

Holidays bring families closer together, and also ruffle a few feathers!
The Rudders of Munjoy Hill are a family like any other, with traditional values challenged by new choices.
Join them on a hilarious romp through the holiday seasons!

Brackett United Memorial Methodst Church
Sunday, November 3, 2:00 pm
Duration: 50 min
Suitable for adults, their children, and their parents
Tickets $5

Portland based Peaks Island Puppets produces their third puppet play. "The Rudder Family Holiday Planner", a sit-com in five episodes, features sets by Portland artist, Rush Brown, and sound design by Barb Truex. P.I.P.s collaborated on the making of The Rudders puppets with Boston puppeteers, Faye Dupras and Penny Benson, both trained at University of Connecticut's Puppet Arts Program, where P.I.Ps was in residence last November

The story is brought to life by the innovative puppetry of David Handwerker and Stephanie Eliot who portray Elijah the Prophet and his sidekick, Queen Vashti. Time traveling from their biblical roots they catch up with the Rudder family over the course of five Jewish holidays. In*******al marriage and gay parenting, foreign adoption and goat farming are just a few of the issues retired hardware store owner Max Rudder never dreamed he would someday face.

Thanks to the Abromson Foundation for its generous support.

10/10/2013

We are up and running with the Rudders! Shows at Portland ( Maine) Jewish Museum and Mayo St arts last weekend were packed with adult audiences. With sets by Portland artist, Rush Brown and puppets by Jullie Goell, the Rudder family occupies a delicate and fragile world where traditional values from the past conflict with new choices available in the present.
Stay posted for future listings!
Interested in booking Peaks Island Puppets? Just leave your coordinates in the comment box pro write me directly and privately at Julie Goell on Face Book

09/02/2013

Peaks Island Puppets
presents
The Rudder Family Holiday Planner
by David Handwerker, Julie Goell and Stephanie Eliot from an original concept by David Handwerker
with
David Handwerker and Stephanie Eliot
directed by Julie Goell
featuring sets by Portland artist, Rush Brown

Holidays bring families closer together, and also ruffle a few feathers!
The Rudders are a family like any other, with traditional values challenged by new circumstances.
Join them on this hilarious romp through the holiday seasons!

Sunday, Sept 29, 2 pm
Main Jewish Museum
Duration: 50 min
Suitable for adults, their children, and their parents
Ticekts: Free

Friday, October 4, 7:00 pm; Saturday, Oct 5, 2:00 pm
Tickets $10, seniors and children $8
Mayo St Arts
10 Mayo St
Portland, ME
Info: 207-615-3609

Portland based Peaks Island Puppets produces their third puppet play.
"The Rudder Family Holiday Planner" is their most ambitious work to date at fifty minutes, featuring settings by Portland artist, Rush Brown, and sound design by Barb Truex. P.I.P.s also had the opportunity to collaborate on the making of The Rudders with Boston puppeteers, Faye Dupras and Penny Benson, both trained at University of Connecticut's Puppet Arts Program.

Thanks to the Abromson Foundation for its generous support!

The story is brought to life by the innovative puppetry of David Handwerker and Stephanie Eliot who also play Elijah the Prophet and his sidekick, Queen Vashti. Time traveling from their biblical roots they catch up with the Rudder family as they celebrate the Jewish holidays. Marriage both in*******al and gay, foreign adoption and goat farming are just a few of the issues retired hardware store owner Max Rudder never dreamed he would someday face.

06/14/2013

Attention Educators!
Peaks Island Puppets in conjunction with Pine Tree Camp, Syntiro and the Maine Arts Commission are offering a three-day, hands-on, puppet-making camp for teachers and ed techs who work with disabled children in specialized or main-stream settings. Participants will learn the process of writing, building and mounting a puppet production from found materials.
Each participant will receive a $200 stipend to assist with travel. Limited to 15 educators who demonstrate commitment to Arts programming, The summer institute will be held at the Pine Tree Camp in Smithfield, ME, July 23-25, 2013. This beautiful camp is nestled on the shore of North Pond with rustic large cabins and a mile of shorefront. Participants will spend three days fully immersed in camp while having the opportunity to participate in hands-on professional development designing puppet-based arts curricula throughout the day. Overnight lodging is available.

to register before June 20 deadline, please contact
Julie Richard

For more information please visit:
https://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/summer-institute