4:00 PM Show
Performance of “Carnival of the Animals” by Fratello Marionettes
Classic fairy tales brought to life with marionettes, woven together with Saint-Saens’ score. Fratello is the Premier San Francisco Bay Area Marionette Company.

Saint-Saens’ fanciful score serves as a canvas upon which three classic storybook fairy tales are interwoven: “The Three Little Pigs”, “The Tortoise and the Hare”, and “The Ugly Duckling”. This production is performed without dialog, allowing the classical score to shine. The puppets and puppeteers perform on a raised stage, fully visible to the audience.

Family Friendly.
30 minutes plus Q&A and Show & Tell


Kevin Menegus
Founder of Fratello Marionettes, Kevin became intrigued by puppetry after receiving a puppet as a gift at age six. Kevin went on to apprentice with some of the leading puppeteers in the country, including Tony Urbano, Bob Baker, Randal Metz and Lewis Mahlmann, learning from them while developing unique building and performing styles of his own.
Kevin holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Percussion Performance from the University of The Pacific Conservatory of Music. This comes in handy for selecting and orchestrating the right music for each marionette performance. Kevin has performed for audiences around the world, including several major cruise lines.