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The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCCArts) will kick off its 2018-2019 season with Mr. Ruraru’s Yard, presented by The Puppet and Its Double Theater of Taiwan, Friday, September 14, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, September 15, at 3 p.m. Appropriate for all ages, the production is best appreciated by audiences ages three and older. It is being presented with support from the Taipei Cultural Center of TECO in New York.

Grouchy old Mr. Ruraru is especially proud of his big, green lawn. When anybody approaches it, he chases them away. One day he finds what he thinks is a log in his yard. But is it actually a log—or an alligator? Because of his discovery, an unlikely friendship ensues—with surprising results!

Adapted from the award-winning picture book by Ito Hiroshi, Mr. Ruraru’s Yard is a highly inventive, non-verbal puppet theatre production that celebrates the joy of sharing and the beauty of nature. This gentle, imaginative story explores love and friendship, touching the hearts of both adults and children in a delicate yet profound way.

To purchase tickets to Mr. Ruraru’s Yard, at $15 per person, call the Box Office, 908-725-3420, or order online at www.rvccArts.org. Subscribers’ packages are available for most Theatre series. Senior citizen, student and group discounts are also available for most performances.

Raritan Valley Community College’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

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August 17, 2018

Media contact: Donna Stolzer, 908-526-1200, ext. 8383

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