Puppet Performance: Rent Party

Drama of Works’ toy puppet theater takes us back to 1920s Harlem, where a new and unique African American culture is rapidly coming together, and where rents are rising faster than some inhabitants can manage. Three children—Rose, Jenny, and Ricky—must help their mothers set up a rent party so they can stay in their home. All they need to do is get the ice (not so easy before refrigeration), hand out invitations (and not get caught by the police)—and get a real live musician to play. Shouldn't be too hard…

In the DIA's newly renovated Lecture Hall. All ages but best suited for children 8 and up and adults. 45 min.

This program is supported through the generous support of the Dr. Audley M. Grossman and Paul McPharlin Puppetry Funds.