Special Events



February 10th-11th, 2012


The Tell-Tale Heart

Exploring the depths of sanity, morality and murder… with puppets?! Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre presents Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” February 10th and 11th at 8pm at the Winningstad Theatre. Adapted from Edgar Allan Poe’s infamous short horror story, this production blends live actors, mask and life-sized puppets. Three hooded operators bring to life the Old Man, a wonderfully bony and decrepit looking life-sized puppet. The old man’s caretaker, played by a live actor, continuously affirms his sanity as he fixates on the old man’s eye, descending into madness and finally murder. Come join us as we tell the tale of a madman and see what lies at the bottom of his heart.

Special field trip offered for Junior High and High schools! Bring Edgar Allan Poe to life! Field trip available February 10th at 1pm.

Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart"
February 10 and 11th at 8pm
Dolores Winningstad Theatre
Portland Center for the Performing Arts
1111 SW Broadway




November 19th, 2011

Puppetz vs. People

Puppet all-stars from Tears of Joy Theatre step onto the field to face down the fastest comedy improvisors in town - Comedy Sportz. Now in it's 11th or 12th year, the annual Puppetz Vs. People match is one of the hottest feuds in improv history, and the funniest, if not weirdest show you will see all year.
Will the puppets keep their crown? Can the humans turn the tide? Will someone get the stuffing beat out of them? Come join us at the Winningstad Theater and find out!

November 19th, 7:30pm
Cost: $20 adults, $17 kids.
Recommended for ages 12 and up

Location: Winningstad Theatre
Portland Center for the Performing Arts
1111 SW Broadway

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503-248-0557 or
800-332-8692