Programs
Behind the Curtain of Everybody Loves Pirates
October 1Behind the Curtain of Everybody Loves Pirates
Ever wonder what really happens behind a puppet stage? Join Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers for a special behind-the-sc…
Puppets & Pints
September 17Puppets & Pints
Puppetry, jazz, and art, oh, my! Join the Center for Puppetry Arts for a very special evening celebrating the arts a…
Rudolph’s Night Out
December 4Rudolph’s Night Out
A beloved Center for Puppetry Arts tradition gets a Friday night glow-up. This December, we’re inviting adults t…
Costuming Your Puppet: Intro to Patternmaking
September 10Costuming Your Puppet: Intro to Patternmaking
Turn a simple sketch into a custom puppet costume in this hands-on workshop. Using a provided foam puppet body, you 
Rod Puppet Building
August 20Rod Puppet Building
Have you ever wanted to build a rod puppet with a working mouth mechanism but don’t know where to start? Let Puppet …
Inventing Tesla vs Edison
August 18Inventing Tesla vs Edison
Join Jason Hines, Artistic Director, for an electrifying behind-the-scenes journey into Tesla vs Edison, the award-w…
Hand and Rod 101
Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, and 19Hand and Rod 101
Hand & Rod Puppetry 101 is a multi-session (Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, and 19) introductory course designed to introduce … Includes: Workshop and free onsite parking.
Hand and Rod 102
Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, and 19Hand and Rod 102
Character, Intention, and Expression Hand & Rod Puppetry 102 is a multi-session intermediate course for students w… Includes: Workshop and free onsite parking.
Tesla vs Edison
August 5-23Tesla vs Edison
The award-winning production returns! In this electrifying theatrical spectacle, two brilliant inventors square off i… Includes: Performance, admission to the Jim Henson Collection, Global Gallery, Special Exhibition, and free limited onsite parking.
National Puppet Slam
September 4-5, 2026National Puppet Slam
Presented by Beau Brown Productions LLC Curated by Tim Sweeney, Jason Hines, and Beau Brown Hosted by Beau Brown For o… Includes: Performance, admission to the Jim Henson Collection, Global Gallery, Special Exhibition, and free limited onsite parking.