Programs
Marionette Manipulation Workshop
January 21Marionette Manipulation Workshop
Kick off the workshop with an inside look at how human-style marionettes are typically strung, led by our exper…
Intro to Traditional Japanese Puppetry Techniques
February 10Intro to Traditional Japanese Puppetry Techniques
Puppetry NOW Artist Tom Lee introduces the Japanese sanninzukkai (three-person puppetry) style, most widely known as B… Includes: Workshop
Puppetry NOW featuring Tom Lee Exhibition Opening
February 12, 2026Puppetry NOW featuring Tom Lee Exhibition Opening
Join us for the opening of the 5th installment of Puppetry NOW with an exhibition opening and artist talk featuring To… Includes: Tickets include access to all exhibitions and free on-site parking.
Puppetry Now Featuring Tom Lee Special Exhibition
February 12-May 17, 2026Puppetry Now Featuring Tom Lee Special Exhibition
By Tom Lee Discover “Child of Wood”, a special exhibition celebrating two decades of puppeteer Tom Lee’s… Includes: Worlds of Puppetry Museum, Special Exhibition, and Free Onsite Parking
The Mirrored Pool
February 13-22, 2026The Mirrored Pool
World Premiere By Tom Lee of Chicago, IL & New York City, NY with Mirrored Pool is a visionary collaboration betw… Includes: Performance, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and free onsite parking.
Lion Dance Fundamentals
February 21, 2026Lion Dance Fundamentals
Discover the art and energy of the Lion Dance, one of the most iconic traditions of the Lunar New Year.In this onsite …
Devising Puppetry: Strategies and Process in Making Puppet Shows
March 17Devising Puppetry: Strategies and Process in Making Puppet Shows
Tom Lee offers an inside look at his creative process through images, sketches, and video, exploring how he develops o…
The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
March 17-April 4, 2026The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
Adapted by Bobby Box in collaboration with Jon Ludwig Featuring tales from The Raven, The Bells, The Cask of Amontilla… Includes: Performance, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and free onsite parking.
XPT: Xperimental Puppetry Theater
April 29-May 3, 2026XPT: Xperimental Puppetry Theater
By Various Artists What happens when artists join forces to create original puppetry works for adult audiences? XPT! … Includes: Tickets include admission to Worlds of Puppetry Museum and free onsite parking.
It’s in the Bag! Exploring the Table-Top Bag Puppet
June 11It’s in the Bag! Exploring the Table-Top Bag Puppet
At its most basic, the Bag Puppet consists of nothing more than a head on top of a stuffed sack. Yet this deceptively … Includes: Workshop