Dave Herzog's Marionettes is a full-time professional
puppet company specializing in the Art of the Marionette. Our age-appropriate
productions have charmed children and adults throughout the Midwest
for 27 years. Dave Herzog's Marionettes perform year round libraries,
schools, pre-schools, fairs, festivals, and such well known attractions
as Chicago's world famous Navy Pier.
Different Programs Offered by Dave Herzog's Marionettes: Christmas Capers
That's right, Santa Clause is coming to town, and he's bringing a whole
sleigh full of holiday cheer with him. Join Santa along with Frosty
the Snowman, Termite the singing Christmas Tree, champion figure skater
Brian Victor Paul Rudy Kurt Todd Hamilton, Jingles the Elf on the Flying
Trapeze, and many more wonderful winter characters as they ring in the
holidays with their special brand of Christmas magic.
Designed with children of all ages in mind, Christmas Capers creates
a positive introduction to holiday activities, and characters, while
providing a satisfying first theater experience as well. Halloween Hijinx
Mad Scientist Boris Von Puppenspiel and Frankie Monster are back, and
they've brought their friends to help them celebrate Halloween in style.
Don't miss the antics of Rip Reaper and the Bone Brigade, Count Dracula
Von Tippie Toes, Scare E. Crow, Jack O Lantern and a whole gallery of
ghastly ghoulies as they present a kooky not spooky NON-THREATENING
Halloween themed marionette variety show. Circus Days
Join our Ring Master Baron Von Roquefort and all the Royal Mousperian
circus performers for a whimsical day at the circus. Children and adults
will be mesmerized by the grace and daring of our delightful all marionette
mouse circus troupe. Featured in this years show will be roller blading
champion Herkimer the blue mouse, and Miss Tessie the mouse on the flying
trapeze, not to mention a whole host of clowns, animal trainers and
acrobats. Stars on String
Join award winning master puppeteer Dave Herzog as he presents a new
solo marionette variety show featuring his amazing string controlled
creations. Children and adults alike will enjoy Dave's graceful skaters,
intrepid trapeze artists, delightful clowns and daring acrobats...to
mention a few. Debuting in this years show will be Dave's latest creations
Clara Canary, Robert the Robot, and singing sensation Ricky Martin.