Austin, Texas Puppets & Orchestra At Broomfield Auditorium

BROOMFIELD, CO -- Austin, Texas-based Mother Falcon, a mini-orchestra has been described by NPR as "the little orchestra that can seemingly do the impossible" will perform March 31 at the Broomfield Auditorium. Mother Falcon will present a brand new score for young people called "Petra and the Wolf" -- inspired by the Prokofiev classic Peter and the Wolf -- with captivating large-scale puppetry by Austin's Glass Half Full Theatre.

The story of Petra and the Wolf is told through a combination of actors and puppets. Petra is played by the single actor, while all of the animals and the grandfather character are represented by puppets.

Playful Petra and her grandfather, Peter, live in South Texas with their friends the Cat, the Duck, and the Bird. All is peaceful until the day the red wolf intrudes on their farm and kills one of their animal friends. To comfort her, Peter tells Petra about how he dealt with the wolf that killed his pet when he was young. What Petra decides to do next will take the utmost courage.

More about performers:

Lionheart Youth Theatre is a company based in Austin, TX, dedicated to producing and presenting work for young audiences to celebrate the fearlessness and imagination of the next generation. They strive to create collaborative experiences in all artistic mediums that spark joy, ignite community, and inspire young people to find their voice. The production of "Petra & the Wolf" unites Lionheart Youth Theatre with the music of Universal Recording Artist Mother Falcon and the critically acclaimed puppetry of Glass Half Full Theatre.

Tickets cost $20, $15 for children under 12. Find out more at: The Broomfield Auditorium

Free workshop

The musicians of Mother Falcon will also host a free "Petra Music Workshop" for tweens interested in music at the Eisenhower room of the Broomfield Public Library March 31 from 9-11 a.m.

Image via Broomfield Auditorium