An Experience
Unlike Anything
Else in the World
Get ready to rethink everything you know about puppets and puppeteers. Our live shows, workshops, exhibitions, and events will have you feeling like a kid again at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Limited FREE parking is available.
Tuesday March 19, 2024
Mark Your Calendars for Our Upcoming Events!
The Emperor’s New Clothes
Now-March 24, 2024The Emperor’s New Clothes
By Grey Seal Puppets of Charlotte, North Carolina Step into a whimsical world where the Emperor, who just so happens t… Includes: Performance, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, Pop-Up Exhibition, and Special Museum Exhibition
Good Night, Mrs. Johnson: Process and PerformanceÂ
March 20Good Night, Mrs. Johnson: Process and PerformanceÂ
Presented by Drew Allison, Director/Puppeteer, Grey Seal Puppets (Charlotte, NC)Â Join celebrated puppeteer Drew Alli…
Stellaluna
March 26-May 19Stellaluna
Based on the book by Janell Cannon Adapted and Directed by Jon Ludwig Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Accidentally dr… Includes: Performance, Create-A-Puppet Workshopâ„¢, and the Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Puppet Summer Camp
Registration Now Open!Puppet Summer Camp
Make Summer Magical with Puppet Camp Puppet Camp at the Center for Puppetry Arts is the ultimate summertime adventure…
Things to Know Before You Visit
- While masks are no longer mandatory, we recommend wearing a mask to protect those who are not eligible to be vaccinated.
- Hand-sanitizing stations are available in abundance at the Center.
- Please change your visit to another day if you’re not feeling well.
- We will continue to monitor public health directives around COVID and modify our response accordingly.
Great Options for Educators
We’ll Meet You Online
Digital Learning
Live, Interactive Programming
Through video conferencing and downloadable guides, we can bring the education and wonder of the Center for Puppetry Arts to your classroom.
Our curriculum-based workshops and puppet shows offer unique, interactive, and engaging experiences for your classroom or homeschool.
We’ll Come to You
Enjoy a Field Trip Without Ever Leaving the Classroom
If you want your students to enjoy a highly interactive educational experience, but a field trip isn’t an option, our traveling options offer great, in-person alternatives.