“The Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers is a heart-centered community. I am grateful for the dialogue, constructive feedback and support from this incredible group,” says Majeedah

“Being inspired by other brilliant black artists has been the most rewarding and beneficial part of this experience. I’m a sponge and a lifelong learner. Everything they are doing gets me excited,” says Danyett

“It is such a pleasure to get to know other Black puppeteers, witness the breadth and diversity of our practices, and create in proximity to each other,” says Samuel.

We are thrilled to officially announce the artists of Puppet Showplace Theater’s 2026 Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers!