The story follows Jim Hawkins, an orphaned teenager working at the Admiral Benbow Inn with his best friends, Gonzo and Rizzo. Their lives change forever when the grizzled pirate Billy Bones dies at the inn, leaving Jim a secret map leading to the legendary “loot of a thousand worlds” buried by Captain Flint.
G | USA | 1996 | 1h 39m
Directed by Brian Henson
Starring Tim Curry, Billy Connolly
Your ticket purchase includes access to a FREE pre-show puppet workshop at 11:30am! Space is limited so registration is required. Sign up through this link.
PUPPET WORKSHOP
Want to know more about the “magic” that can turn foam and fabric puppets into characters that often seem as real as you or me? Join Ryan Jackson for a fast-paced intro to puppet performance. You’ll learn the basics of controlling puppets and test the skills that professional puppeteers use to make characters move, talk and connect with the audience. Then, stick around for a screening of MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND and see how the puppeteers at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop used these skills to bring this classic tale of adventure to life!
No experience is necessary and a wide range of puppets will be available to explore and bring to life! This workshop is best suited for elementary and middle school students. Youth in grades K-2 are invited to join, but may benefit from the support of an accompanying adult.
Ryan Jackson is a performer/teaching artist who has been working with youth/community for the last 25+ years. Ryan has an extensive background in Puppetry and the Puppetry Arts, including performing Off-Broadway at the New York City Children’s Theatre Festival. Performance credits include AVENUE Q and THE VELVETEEN RABBIT.
Strand Film Series sponsored by LimeRock Inn and The Tailored Closet
