The Bob Baker Marionette Theater was born in 1960 and is considered the longest running puppet theater in America. With an inventory of over 3,000 puppets he has created over the years, Mr. Baker continues to entertain and delight his audience for over 50 years. What makes Mr. Baker's marionettes literally stand out is that he brought them down from the stage and into the audience! With the puppeteer dressed in black, they make the strings dance and weave, bringing the marionettes to life right in front of your eyes. What could be more magical? Currently in its 54th season, the theater company continues with " Fun with Strings! " which runs every Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm. The puppet show, featuring Jack Frost, the Snow Queen, Chili Dog, The Balloon Clown and over 100 additional marionettes Mr. Baker has created, is "a wondrous journey with many magical stops along the way"! Bob Baker began to create toy marionettes in 1945 while still a student ...
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