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.
Now on Stage: Check Out Our Current Performances!
Penguin in My Pocket
Now-April 2nd
Join us for a fun-filled and quirky tale of a penguin scientist who crashes lands in the jungle when her experimental jetpack fails and how she works with an artistic monkey to find her way home all the while encountering a sea monster along the way. Features marionettes, rod puppets, audience member puppeteers, and a concertina. All-Inclusive Performance tickets include a performance, entry into the Worlds of Puppetry Museum (featuring the Jim Henson Collection and the Global Gallery), and the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™.
Sunday March 26, 2023
Check Out Upcoming Events!
Marionette Magic – Part 2
March 23, 2023Marionette Magic – Part 2
Presented by Kurt Hunter, Hunter Marionettes The worldwide traditions of string puppetry are rich and varied. The me…
Charlotte’s Web
Apr 4-May 21Charlotte’s Web
Based on the book by E.B. White Adapted by Joseph Robinette Everyone’s favorite friendly spider and barnyard crew ar… Includes: Performance. Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, and the Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Spring Film Series: Ghostbusters
April 15th, 2023Spring Film Series: Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal serv…
Puppet Summer Camp – Registration Now Open!
June 12th – July 28thPuppet Summer Camp – Registration Now Open!
Make Summer Magical with Puppet Camp Explore the magic of puppetry in our exciting summer camps! Children ages 5-…
Things to Know Before You Visit
- While masks are no longer mandatory, we recommend wearing a mask to protect those who are too young or are not eligible to be vaccinated.
- All Center staff will continue to wear masks – excluding performers during performances.
- 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
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We’ll Meet You Online
Digital Learning
Live, Interactive Programming
Through video conferencing and downloadable guides, we can bring the education and wonder of 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.
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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.
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