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The Velveteen Rabbit Returns for the Holiday Season! Two great ways to enjoy a Mum spin on a classic story!

For Immediate Release: November 14, 2002

Philadelphia, PA - "What is REAL?" asks the plush rabbit in the classic children's story The Velveteen Rabbit. Audiences of all ages discover the magical answer as a whirling blend of rod puppets, shadow puppets and hand puppets recreate Margery Williams' well-loved tale. A family favorite for over eight years, Mum Puppettheatre's The Velveteen Rabbit runs November 29th through December 31st. Tickets are $12. Performances are at 12pm and 2pm. Visit Mum on the web at www.mumpuppet.org to see specific performance dates.

Returning for its ninth season, The Velveteen Rabbit is directed by Mum's Artistic Director Robert Smythe and is performed by Aaron Cromie and Mike Canfield. All three were most recently seen in Mum Puppettheatre's The Madwoman of Chaillot. Against the background of Adam Wernick's original musical score, performers and puppets wordlessly draw the audience into the world of this unforgettable story. After each performance, meet the cast of The Velveteen Rabbit and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at a Mum production!

The Velveteen Rabbit has become a tradition at Mum: a signature piece that brings the plastic and performing arts to a younger audience. More importantly, the timeless quality of the story crosses generations. Every member of the audience is part of re-telling the story of the beloved plush rabbit who discovers the meaning of "real". The Velveteen Rabbit is an engaging experience the whole family will enjoy.

Tickets are now on sale through Mum's Box Office at 215-925-7686 or online at www.mumpuppet.org.

Free Event! Mum Brings The Velveteen Rabbit Magic to Borders Bookstore

Join Mum Puppettheatre at the Center City Borders Bookstore for an ASL interpreted reading of the Margery Williams classic, The Velveteen Rabbit, complete with the star of our show - the bunny!

On Saturday November 30th and Saturday December 14th, Robert Smythe, Artistic Director and Founder of Mum Puppettheatre, will read the story that inspired the Mum Puppettheatre production. Each reading begins at 2pm at Borders Bookstore, located at 1727 Walnut Street. ASL interpretation will be provided at both readings by an interpreter-in-training. All children in attendance will receive a poster, generously printed by Borders Bookstore!

There's no better time than the present to make The Velveteen Rabbit one of your holiday traditions! Call our box office at 215-925-7686 for more information about the free reading at Borders and to order your tickets.

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