The Premier San Francisco
Bay Area Marionette Company
The Fratello Marionettes has produced timeless marionette shows since 1989. Puppeteer Kevin Menegus brings classic stories and vignettes to life through hand-crafted marionettes.
Events Schedule
Aladdin
Using traditional music, intricate costumes, and dramatic staging, we present this magical tale adapted from “The 1,001 Arabian Nights” as it has never been seen before. Friendship and kindness triumph over evil as Aladdin discovers the magical lamp, frees and befriends the powerful genie, thwarts the evil sorcerer, and saves the kingdom.
Aladdin
Using traditional music, intricate costumes, and dramatic staging, we present this magical tale adapted from “The 1,001 Arabian Nights” as it has never been seen before. Friendship and kindness triumph over evil as Aladdin discovers the magical lamp, frees and befriends the powerful genie, thwarts the evil sorcerer, and saves the kingdom.
Spooktacular!
Our new Halloween variety show is family-friendly fun for all ages. The show features happy ghosts, Frankenstein, the Purple People Eater, a not-so-scary spider and more….and of course, no Halloween show would be complete without a witch! Special care is taken to make this production a kid-friendly experience.
The North Pole Review!
Our winter extravaganza, “The North Pole Review,” is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. This music-based production showcases our graceful ice skater Crystal Chandelier, the high-kicking antics of the Russian Trepak Dancers, and a trio of dazzling acrobatic penguins. Puppeteers perform in full view of the audience. Perfect for family events, corporate parties, or any festive gathering.
The Art of the Puppet
The Fratello Marionettes delivers an interactive presentation on the art of puppetry – from creation to performance. The puppeteers will demonstrate hand puppets, rod puppets, and specialized trick marionettes. After each vignette, they will cover an aspect of the puppet building process. The presentation ends with a look behind the scenes and a Q&A session.
