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Mr. Popper's Penguins

January 11 - 12, 2018 Des Moines Civic Center

Casa Mañana (United States)

Grades 1-5

Painter and decorator by day, Mr Popper spends his time dreaming of Antarctic adventures. He is astounded when one day a packing crate arrives on his doorstep and a penguin waddles out!

With original songs and performing penguin puppets, this delightful, action packed musical adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwater’s popular book (also made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey) is the perfect imaginative treat!

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Please note: all children who enter the theater for this production must have a ticket and be at least three years old.

Event Details

Running Time 1 hour
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Literacy
Social Studies
Science
21st Century Skills
Music
Theater 

Education Opportunities

Curriculum Guide

Check out our curriculum guide for activities, discussion prompts, and context information to prepare students for the performance.

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Mr. Popper's Penguins: 'Arcitic Animals' at the Blank Park Zoo

Visit the Blank Park Zoo the same day as the performance for a special program about arctic animals.

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