Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s “School House Rocks” offers guests a unique concert experience they can’t get at other venues.
Bob Baker’s Marionette Theater opened its doors in 1963 in Downtown Los Angeles providing families with master puppeteering. The theater has since moved from Downtown Los Angeles to Highland Park and expanded its puppet family to over 2,000. Bob Baker died in 2014, but his family of puppets carries on his legacy.
The historical Bob Baker’s Marionette Theater stands high at the tail end of a busy street occupied by several coffee shops, bars, and restaurants. The white and red walls surrounding the building’s entrance and interior decor give the theater a carnival-like atmosphere. Bob Baker’s “School House Rocks” combines the traditional puppeteering aspects of a Bob Baker show with live bands resulting in an unparalleled spectacle.
Instead of being packed like sardines in the pit, Bob Baker’s Marionette Theater puts guests directly in front of the artists and puppeteers, creating an immersive experience. No barricades, no security guards, and no tall stage.
Pop, punk, and indie artists like Gal Pals, Snooper, and Polartropica have all played at the historic venue. Guests’ fiery desire to mosh must remain dormant since all the marionettes are delicately handcrafted. The master puppeteers bewitching the marionettes with life-like bouncing and swaying makes up for the lack of moshing as the puppet’s movements leave guests unable to look away.
To learn more about upcoming shows visit www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com and follow them on Instagram @bobbakermarionettes.
