Bob Baker Marionettes & Friends' VERY MERRY MIX-TRAVAGANZA at PRS 2025!

Deck the halls! Ring the bells! 7th House Screenings, legendary Los Angeles puppetry treasure , and the masters of misfit toys at stop-motion studio are teaming up to get in the spirit for their second annual merry matinee of live puppetry and festive films at The Philosophical Research Society!

The Bob Baker Marionettes will perform from highlights from their wintery repertoire to put a cheer in your heart! Their talented troupe will bring the cutest selection of holiday puppets bound to delight, inspire, and spread joy.

Then! Stick around as we bask in a wondrous winter wonderland of deep cut film ephemera co-curated by the puppetry and animation “heads” at Screen Novelties! Warm n’ whimsical animated shorts from around the globe! Vintage TV special clips! A cavalcade of classic characters! Antique adverts! All this and much more will dance before your eyes in this one-of-a-kind, lovingly compiled mix of movie merriment!

So don your favorite holiday sweaters and head over to The Philosophical Research Society for an afternoon of merriment and madness!

ABOUT BOB BAKER MARIONETTE THEATER

Bob Baker Marionette Theater is an iconic Los Angeles institution that has served its community with creativity, joy, and imagination since 1963. As a nonprofit theater and a designated Los Angeles Cultural-Historical Monument, their mission is to preserve, educate, and innovate at the intersection of puppetry and the allied arts. The Theater serves an intergenerational audience of over 125,000 people annually through its cultural and educational programs and impactful, immersive performances.

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ABOUT SCREEN NOVELTIES

Screen Novelties was formed in 2003 by Mark Caballero, Seamus Walsh, and Christopher Finnegan with the goal of bringing the whimsy and dynamism of classic cartoons into the realm of stop motion animation. We have a studio in Los Angeles full of fabric, feathers, foam, and glitter. Screen Novelties is also home to a talented circle of freelance animators, sculptors, designers, photographers, and digital artists.

Past and current clients include Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney, Nike, Hallmark, FOX, and Paramount.

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ADVISORY DISCLAIMER

With some exception, The Philosophical Research Society’s 7th House Screenings does not typically provide advisory warnings about potentially upsetting content or subject matter, as sensitivities are particular to each viewer. Please be sure to read event listings, research on the web, or visit Common Sense Media, IMDb, and DoesTheDogDie.com for thorough info on content and age-appropriateness. If you have any specific content advisory questions, please email ZXZlbnRzIHwgcHJzICEgb3Jn.

CONTENT DISCLAIMER

The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed within exhibited works are solely those of their creators and may not represent those of the Philosophical Research Society (PRS), its affiliates, or any individuals associated with PRS. Screenings are intended for educational and entertainment purposes.

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PARKING

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