Puppetry Brings the Rainbow Fish to Life at The Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Rainbow Fish will enchant children and adults alike with his silver scales and heart of gold in this new adaptation of Marcus Pfizer’s award-winning books about the beautiful fish who learned to share his most prized possession. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings The Rainbow Fish to life through puppetry on the Main Stage at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, at Ocean County College, at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 13.

The first of three tales introduces the most beautiful fish in the sea, whose scales shimmer in all the colors of the rainbow. He is admired – and resented – by the entire underwater world, until a clever octopus advises him to give each fish one of his scales. Further adventures follow as the Rainbow Fish finds the courage to explore the great unknown deep sea, discovering a new world with wonderful sights and friendly creatures of all shapes, sizes and colors who are eager to make his acquaintance. The underworld wonderland is the setting for an introduction to the concept of opposites. As a fitting finale, the story ends with the most satisfying opposite of all –give and take – as Rainbow Fish shares one of his shining scales with a friend.

Mermaid Theatre has earned international acclaim for its unique interpretations of well-known children’s books. These widely-traveled productions incorporate innovative puppetry, striking scenic effects, and evocative original music to provide very young audiences with an effortless introduction to the performing arts and the excitement of reading. The Rainbow Fish features these same elements.

This performance is sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center.

Tickets are $17 for adults / $10 for children and can be purchased online at grunincenter.org; by phone at 732-255-0500; or in person at the Grunin Center Box Office, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ.