Kids in the Rotunda
Jolie Canoli
Saturday, March 16
9:30am, 11am & 1 pm
Rotunda Stage
Free
Age Recommendation
All Ages
Runtime
45 minutes
Jolie Canoli and her cast of puppet characters bring lots of giggles and heartwarming stories to the stage. Jolie shares folk tales and original stories through the use of physical theater. You’ll also meet puppets like Buddy Bones the Dog, Tippy Toe the Elephant and more. Enjoy live music, mime, illusion and fun interaction in this family-friendly theater experience that will keep kids engaged throughout.
The 1pm performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please email kidsintherotunda@overture.org at least one hour ahead to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances.
A livestream option will be available once a month. Dates for the season are Oct. 25, Nov. 4, Dec. 16, Jan. 13, Feb. 17, Mar. 30 and Apr. 27. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates.
Meet the Artist
Jolie Canolie
Upcoming Kids in the Rotunda Events
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January 24
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January 31
Saturday
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Thank you to our Kids in the Rotunda Sponsors
Funding provided by Madison Gas & Electric, American Girl's Fund for Children, the Evjue Foundation – the charitable arm of the Capital Times, UnityPoint Health-Meriter and Au Pair in America with additional funding from Ian’s Pizza, Exact Sciences Corporation, Nelnet and contributions from Overture Center for the Arts.
