Puppetry is for everyone! As part of Puppet Showplace’s ongoing efforts to increase access to puppetry arts, we are pleased to offer Pay-What-You-Can ticket pricing for select performances, at least once a month in fall 2024, with tickets starting at $6. (Plus, $3 Card to Culture tickets are always available, for those who qualify!)
Sept 28 (Sat): 10:30 am (PWYC) | 1:00 pm (PWYC)
Opening Day is Pay What You Can!
Little Chucky heads to the Wild West to outwit outlaws in this zany cowboy adventure! With a fistful of bananas, Chucky rides into town on his trusty goat for a showdown with Big Bad Bart and his gang of bandits.
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4-9
Mixed puppetry styles: hand, rod, and mouth and rod ("Muppet style")
Oct 5 (Sat): 10:30 am | 1:00 pm (PWYC)
This original Rosh Hashanah adventure is part riddle, part scavenger hunt, and part sing-along — help familiar fairytale characters like Snow White find all of the objects they need to celebrate the Jewish New Year!
All ages welcome, recommended for ages 2-8
Hand puppets
Oct 26 (Sat): 10:30 am | 1:00 pm (PWYC)
The brave prince Ram and his allies must rescue his kidnapped wife Sita from the evil King Ravan in this ancient Indian story from the Ramayana! This silly puppet show introduces children to the core characters and story of the Hindu festival Diwali.
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3-7
Hand puppets
Nov 11 (Mon): 10:30 am | 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm (PWYC)
When Lisa, a brave young girl with a heart of gold, meets Baba Yaga, the most famous witch in the woods, an epic battle of wits ensues.
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4-9
Shadow puppetry
Nov 23 (Sat): 1:00 pm (Plastique - PWYC) | 3:00 pm (Bois - PWYC) | 8:00 pm (Jetable)
Puzzle Théâtre presents three of their multicolored shows, full of unusual puppets, humor, and unexpected situations. Featuring puppets made of wood, plastic, and tissues!
'Plastique' and 'Bois' are recommended for all ages, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 10
'Disposable' is recommended for adults, teens & youth 10+
Object puppetry
Dec 28 (Sat): 10:30 am | 1:00 pm (PWYC)
Three classic tales make up this wonderful animal-inspired vacation week series — The Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Lion and the Mouse, and Peter Rabbit.
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3-7
Hand puppets
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Puppet Showplace Theater is dedicated to presenting outstanding puppetry to diverse audiences through performances, workshops, and community outreach activities.
Puppet Showplace Theater is supported by...
Puppet Showplace Theater is supported by the New England Foundation for the Arts through the New England Arts Resilience Fund, part of the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund, an initiative of the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations and the Mellon Foundation, with major funding from the federal CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan from the National Endowment for the Arts.
