This show is free for The Scoundrel Society.
Scoundrels can reserve a ticket
by calling our box-office at (520) 448-3300
or emailing boxoffice@scoundrelandscamp.org.

The Legend of La Befana

Join the winner of the UNIMA-USA Citation of Excellence, puppetry’s highest honor, Red Herring Puppets, for a holiday adventure!

A children's favorite in Italy, The Legend of La Befana is a popular legend that captures the mystery and majesty of the winter holiday season. In this tale, Befana witnesses a spectacle of stars and a procession of animals, followed by a visit from three Magi. Inspired, she leaves her home in search of the magical infant. Befana travels around the world in her devoted quest but grows weary and is ultimately unable to find the child she seeks. However, she is awakened from her sadness by an angel. Befana overcomes her despair, recognizing the beauty in all children and becoming the beloved gift-giver of Italian lore.

Red Herring Puppet's original production is written by Lisa Sturz with songs by Cathy Riley. Hand-crafted in a Byzantine style, the show includes over 50 puppets — hand, rod, marionette, and bunraku-type figures! The show is a delight for the whole family!

For Scoundrels and Scamps of all ages!

General Admission Showtimes

Friday, December 15th, 2023 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, December 16th @ 4:00pm
Sunday, December 17th @ 4:00pm

Location: The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre at The Historic Y, 738 N 5th Avenue #131, Tucson, AZ, 85705.
The main entrance is located off the parking lot of The Historic Y; the parking lot entrance is accessed from 5th Avenue.

Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes.

Audience: All ages  

Ticket Prices:
Adults: $18 pre-purchase / $20 at the door
Children: $12 pre-purchase / $15 at the door

This show is free for The Scoundrel Society. Members can reserve a ticket by calling our box-office at (520) 448-3300 or emailing boxoffice@scoundrelandscamp.org.

Questions? Call our Box Office at 520-448-3300 or email boxoffice@scoundrelandscamp.org. 

S&S Artistic Associate Lisa Sturz is the Artistic Director of Red Herring Puppets and has worked with Jim Henson Productions, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Imagineering, the Field Museum, the Children’s Museum of Tucson, the Lyric Opera of Chicago and many more.

Her film and TV credits include: Murphy Brown, Puzzle Place, Elmo in Grouchland, Muppets from Space, Howard the Duck, the Flintstones, Ninja Turtles III, Roger Rabbit, Gremlins II, RoboCop II, and Batman Returns.

Lisa has earned a California Emmy, an UNIMA citation of Excellence (the highest honor in American puppetry), a 2021 Telly Award and First Place from the Religion Communications Council for her adult production of “My Grandfather’s Prayers”.