Say hello! 👋 to the newest PST team members!
Over the past few months, we’ve welcomed a handful of talented folks to the Puppet Showplace team.
Read below to learn more about each team member.
(You might just see one of these friendly faces during your next visit to the theater!)
Maria Laird, Interim Manager of Box Office, Operations, and Tech
Maria is a theater artist who has worked up and down the east coast over the past several years. She started her career at Puppet Showplace Theater as a Box Office Associate and is so happy to be able to continue working with the community in her current role.
Originally From: Maryland
Favorite Puppetry Style: Giant Puppetry!
Fun Fact: Maria likes to knit and crochet!
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Jake Crawford, Assistant Box Office Manager
Jake joined the puppet showplace team in 2024, and has over five years of experience in arts administration and various front of house roles. He holds dual B.A.s in Contemporary/Modern Dance and 3-Dimensional Studio Art + Design from Salem State University.
Originally From: Massachusetts
Favorite Puppetry Style: Hand Puppetry!
Fun Fact: Jake is an award winning drag performer
Pronouns: He/They
Bee Cox, Box Office Associate
Bee is a filmmaker, photographer, and illustrator based in Boston. They love cats, soft sweaters, and cartoons!
Originally From: Massachusetts
Favorite Puppetry Style: Marionettes!
Fun Fact: Bee teaches circus skills to kids, like juggling, stilt walking, and plate spinning!
Pronouns: They/He
Olivia Marsh, Social Media & Communications Associate
Olivia is a filmmaker, artist, and creative professional with experience across film, television, and digital media. Holding a B.A. in Film & Television from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Olivia is passionate about creativity, community, and encouraging curiosity in others.
Originally From: New Hampshire
Favorite Puppetry Style: Marionettes!
Fun Fact: Olivia is a twin, the eldest of five siblings (and 20-years older than the youngest)
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Meet the Whole Team!
Interested in e-meeting more of Puppet Showplace’s team? Learn more about the rest of our talented staff here →
