Recommended Grades
Grades 2 – 5
Price
Students: $2
Chaperones: $5
What Kind of Show?
Puppetry; emotional and captivating
Content Consideration
Death of a (human) character
Running Time
60 minutes with no intermission
Venue
New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
About the Show
Knowing that puppies are the best medicine, Mabel adopts Bart from the animal shelter to help heal her widowed heart. But Mabel is old, and Bart is young, and not all love can last forever. Suddenly alone, Bart embarks on an urban odyssey of towering hot dog carts, menacing dog-nappers and junkyard camaraderie. A wistful, wordless journey from a dog’s point of view, New Owner melds tender puppetry with spellbinding animation to paint a poignant portrait of friendship, loss and new beginnings.
"This sensitively-told story will charm audiences of all ages."
Things to Know
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New Owner's whimsical puppetry is balanced with some sad and heavy moments that might be challenging for younger kids. Think E.T. or the opening of Up!
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The puppetry in New Owner is confined to a rectangular window on stage, surrounded by cinematic projections. To ensure that everyone has a great view, there will be no Balcony seating.
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Did you know that Perth, Australia, is the farthest metropolis from New York City? The New Owner team is making a grand journey, just like Bart the dog, to perform at the New Victory!
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About the Artists
The Last Great Hunt is an internationally renowned, artist-led collective of creators, innovators and explorers. With every new show, the team hunts for new ways to connect audiences all around the world with high-quality original work that is engaging, moving and accessible to all. From large-scale productions to intimate, non-verbal pieces and nimble touring works, The Last Great Hunt ensures that there is a theatrical experience for everyone.
Lead funding for New Owner is provided by Great Hill.
Creative Team
Producer
Georgia Landre-Ord
Creators
Arielle Gray and Tim Watts
Composer
Rachael Dease
Design and Gadgets by
Tony Watts
Puppet Designer
Chloe Flockart
Prepare for Your Field Trip
At New Victory performances, dedicated Education staff and Youth Corps Ushers welcome groups into the theater, ensuring students, chaperones and educators feel comfortable and safe.
And the experience extends beyond the show on stage! Students can connect with the artists at Talk-Backs after most performances, and outside the theater, Partner Schools can engage with FREE show-specific, ready-to-implement activities, unit plans, creativity pages ↗.
Accessibility
For every performance at the New Victory Theater…
- Sensory Awareness Notes are available—a short guide including descriptions of the characters, story and technical elements—to help you know what to expect during the show.
- You can request to borrow supports like fidgets, earplugs, assisted listening devices, wheelchairs and more.
- Our quiet Cozy Zone and a live feed of the performance are available in the lower lobby at all times for those with sensory sensitivities or anyone who needs a break from the theater.
- Wheelchair-accessible seats are available (see more details when buying tickets).
Get additional accessibility details, and prepare for your visit with our New Victory Social Narrative.
