196 Columbia Street.

The last some of you may have heard about the Clockworks Puppet Theater at 196 Columbia Street they were raising funds to stay afloat back in October.  Well, they are no longer at that space and we were sad to see them go. They really were a great and unique addition to the neighborhood.  We've just gotten word from the lovely Mary Gaglio that a liquor store will be opening up next at that spot.  More to come when they've opened.

Save The ClockWorks!

Das WunderKammer  Puppet Kabarett  ” Save The ClockWorks ! ” Edition was a packed house.  As some of you may already know the Clockworks Puppet Theater on Columbia Street near our office needs to raise money to stay afloat.  They had a show hoping to raise money, although they owed $10,000 in back rent which is a hefty sum, and you can check out pics (like the one above) from that event here.  We hope they can raise what they need but it doesn't look good.  Director Jonathan “Jonny Clockworks” Cross told the Brooklyn Paper, “If this show’s our last, we’re going to go down singing,".  Fingers crossed for some generous donation.

Puppeteer classes!

There is no shortage of kids classes in the neighborhood. From ballet to karate you've got all the usual classes to choose from and plenty of options within those options. How about something a little different, like puppeteering!!! The Clockworks Puppet Theater, at 196 Columbia, is having a week long workshop for ages 7-15. Not only will your kids being learning to build puppets and perform with them, the big pay off will be a performance at the ened of the week! More info below.

Starts February 20th. Monday thru Friday 1PM -4 PM . $450 per Kid. $25 Art Supply Fee. A$$istance available, for the Student in need. Suggested Ages: 7-15

The ClockWorks Puppet Theatre

196 Columbia St # A, Brooklyn, NY

(212) 614-0001 ‎ · cosmicbicycle.com

New Theater on Columbia.

Clockworks

You know what this neighborhood needed that it had been missing before? No, not another pizzeria or dry cleaners. A puppet theater of course! Lucky for us one just opened at 196 Columbia Street! Unfortunately we missed last weekends big grand opening events, "The Blessing of the Wheel", a sidewalk spectacle on Saturday and a children's May Day party on Sunday. I'm sure there will me more where that came from. The new space, called The Clockworks Puppet Theatre, has an old timey magical feel to it. Check out there website, it's very interesting. One thing that especially caught our eye was that they use recycled trash for their sets and costumes. Read up on their history, their manifesto, and keep checking in to find out about their upcoming events.