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“If you’ve never caught a Puppet Showplace Theater show before, you’re missing out on some serious magic…”
Boston Magazine writes, “This delightfully homespun community hub showcases something completely unique in today’s world of Pixar animation: the precious art of puppetry.”
Recently, The Boston Globe sat down for an interview with Resident Artist Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion!
“I took my kids to the Puppet Showplace Theater, now my grandchildren are going there. It’s a wonderful place!”
“Being able to connect with other puppeteers and their perspectives on how to tell stories empowered me to tell my own, and stretch the limits of my imagination…” says Fatima.
“Everyone has different talents, strengths, and interests. We make a well-rounded collective,” says Khaleshia.
“As someone who is relatively new to the puppet world, it's incredible to have one of my first cohorts be composed of people that reflect my identities,” says William.
“The Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers has cracked open my artistry into a whole new world of storytelling,” ChelseaDee says.
The world premiere of the underwater version of Little Big Eye by Works with Water was a splashing success, with two sold-out weekends,!
Puppet Showplace is a home for many artists, including musician Tony Leva of The Gottabees — who shares his “open letter to Puppet Showplace” below!