Images from "Don't Make Me Get Dressed" — Is there anything harder than getting dressed?

For every child who has struggled to get into their clothes first thing in the morning comes ***Don't Make Me Get Dressed***, a gloriously silly ode to the feelings that come with our morning routines — with live music!
Plus, stay after the show to enjoy a **dress-up station**, **sidewalk chalk**, and **bubbles!**

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Mainstage | Shows for Kids & Families

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May 17

Don't Make Me Get Dressed by The Gottabees

May 17 (Sat) 2025: 10:30 am

A gloriously silly and inventive ode to the feelings we have when we choose our clothes… and what happens when our clothes come to life.

Recommended for all ages, especially enjoyed by 3 - 8
Mixed puppetry styles

May 18

Don't Make Me Get Dressed by The Gottabees

May 18 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

A gloriously silly and inventive ode to the feelings we have when we choose our clothes… and what happens when our clothes come to life.

Recommended for all ages, especially enjoyed by 3 - 8
Mixed puppetry styles

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Jun 7

Party Animals by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion — World Premiere & Open House Celebration!

June 7 (Sat) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm (PWYC)

Party Animals follows four furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party!

This latest Incubator world premiere comes from Sarah Nolen (Puppet Motion) — creator of Judy Saves the Day and Lisa the Wise; and our beloved Resident Artist!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 9
Hand puppetry

Jun 8

Party Animals by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion — World Premiere & Open House Celebration!

June 8 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Party Animals follows four furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party!

This latest Incubator world premiere comes from Sarah Nolen (Puppet Motion) — creator of Judy Saves the Day and Lisa the Wise; and our beloved Resident Artist!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 9
Hand puppetry

Jun 14

Party Animals by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion — World Premiere & Open House Celebration!

June 14 (Sat) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Party Animals follows four furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party!

This latest Incubator world premiere comes from Sarah Nolen (Puppet Motion) — creator of Judy Saves the Day and Lisa the Wise; and our beloved Resident Artist!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 9
Hand puppetry

Jun 15

Party Animals by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion — World Premiere & Open House Celebration!

June 15 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Party Animals follows four furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party!

This latest Incubator world premiere comes from Sarah Nolen (Puppet Motion) — creator of Judy Saves the Day and Lisa the Wise; and our beloved Resident Artist!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 9
Hand puppetry

Kids Puppetry Workshops & Vacation week Programs

Aug 18

Summer Puppet Adventure: Marionette Maestro — Master the Strings for Rising 2nd - 8th Graders

Aug 18 (Mon) - Aug 22 (Fri) 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Aftercare available!

In Marionette Maestro, kids will dive into the exciting world of string marionettes, designing their very own puppet and learning to control it with precision and musical flair!

Rising 2nd - 8th Graders

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Aug 25

Summer Puppet Adventure: Puppets in Space for Rising 2nd - 8th Graders

Aug 25 (Mon) - Aug 29 (Fri) 2025 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Aftercare available!

Blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure with Puppets in Space! Young creators will design, build, and control their own cosmic puppets, preparing them for a journey across the stars.

Rising 2nd - 8th Graders

Puppets at Night | Shows and Classes for Adults & Teens

May 17

50th Anniversary Puppet Slam

May 17 ( Sat) 2025: 7:30 pm

Let's celebrate! Join Puppet Showplace at a special location — Suffolk University's beautiful historic Modern Theatre in Downtown Boston! — where we'll raise a glass, enjoy a grown-up-friendly puppet cabaret, and celebrate 50 years of Puppet Showplace!

Jun 20

Amplify: The Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers Showcase

June 20 ( Fri) 2025: 8:00 pm

Celebrate bold new voices in puppetry! Discover innovative works at a one-night-only finale to the 5th edition of the Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers, featuring “puppet slam”-style performances — at Boston University’s lovely Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre!

Recommended for adults & teens

News & Blog Posts

May 15, 2025

CRBP Current Artist Spotlight: William PK Carter

May 15, 2025

As an interdisciplinary artist from Central Valley, NY with intersectional identities, William PK Carter creates work that exists between mediums and social norms. Currently developing their project Something Must Give — And It Will Not Be Me with the support of Puppet Showplace’s Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers, William recently shared a few of their thoughts about the program…

May 15, 2025

Apr 29, 2025

CRBP Artist Spotlight: ChelseaDee Harrison

Apr 29, 2025

“The Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers has cracked open my artistry into a whole new world of storytelling,” ChelseaDee says.

Apr 29, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

Diving into Underwater Puppetry

Apr 11, 2025

The world premiere of the underwater version of Little Big Eye by Works with Water was a splashing success, with two sold-out weekends,!

Apr 11, 2025

Mar 24, 2025

A Celebration of Languages

Mar 24, 2025

In January, we celebrated the many languages of our community and audience with two special shows.

Mar 24, 2025

Feb 25, 2025

Meet the Newest Members of the Puppet Showplace Team!

Feb 25, 2025

Over the past few months, we’ve welcomed a handful of talented folks to the Puppet Showplace team.

Feb 25, 2025

Jan 13, 2025

Introducing the Artists of the 2025 Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers

Jan 13, 2025

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of Puppet Showplace Theater’s 2025 Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers!

Jan 13, 2025

Dec 29, 2024

An $18 obstacle

Dec 29, 2024

As a supporter of Puppet Showplace, you know that theater brings us together. But for some families, even an $18 ticket is a barrier to joining in.

Dec 29, 2024

Dec 24, 2024

A video to warm your heart

Dec 24, 2024

We've got something special for you this morning.

Dec 24, 2024

Dec 16, 2024

Warning: this blog contains bees

Dec 16, 2024

It’s a summer afternoon and Natsumi, age 10, is here to express herself. She doesn’t want to act in a play — “I don't like it when eyes are on me,” — but she loves designing her own puppets and creating shows in our vacation week programs.

Dec 16, 2024

Dec 9, 2024

Nurturing the next generation...

Dec 9, 2024

As I write this, Puppet Showplace is preparing to announce the 5th cohort of our Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers (CRBP). This program is expanding from two months to six months so that we can offer more support, mentorship, and community-building to support early-stage works by Black artists.

Dec 9, 2024

Nov 28, 2024

Glad and Grateful 💜

Nov 28, 2024

Each year we receive hundreds of thank you cards from children who have come to Puppet Showplace Theater on field trips.

Today we want to share their thanks with you.

Nov 28, 2024

Oct 11, 2024

Announcing the 2025 Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers — now accepting applications!

Oct 11, 2024

Now in its 5th year, Puppet Showplace’s Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers has invested in 20 Black artists since 2020 by supporting creative research at the earliest stage of production development.

Oct 11, 2024

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