Puppets, animatronic reptiles are part of the action in A Dinosaur Tale, March 18 and 19

The family-friendly theatre production is set in the Alberta Badlands

*A Dinosaur Tale is coming to Vic Juba Community Theatre. [Photo: Annerin productions, supplied]*

Massey Theatre presents A Dinosaur Tale on March 18 and 19 at 2 and 7 pm

“Life, uh, finds a way:” Fans of Jurassic Park will recognize the line by Dr. Ian Malcolm. The 1983 blockbuster helped inspire A Dinosaur Tale, a live-action family-friendly action adventure coming to The Massey during spring break from Calgary-based Annerin Productions.

Set in the Alberta Badlands, the story follows two 13-year-old kids named Declan and Lisa who are paired up on a paleontology-themed school field trip. A mysterious time-warping wormhole has brought dinosaurs back into the present day, and it’s up to the Grade 8s to get the creatures home before the day is done.

The dinosaurs are animatronic, with actors working them from the inside. The performers have 10 to 15 different sounds at their disposal and can move the animals’ heads, arms, and tails. Puppetry is part of the action, too.

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