Touring Puppet Shows
Info Session: Learn More About our Offerings for Schools!
Thursday, November 5th, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm via Zoom
Whether you're a teacher, a department head, an administrator, a PTO representative, or just a parent or caregiver who wants puppet magic as part of your student's educational life, join us for this Zoom session to learn more about field trips, bringing shows to your school, teaching artist school visits, transportation, funding options, and more!
Bring the magic of puppetry to your school, library, or other venue! For a full description and technical details, please select a show below.
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Browse our available shows. If you’re not sure, simply fill out the inquiry form and our staff will recommend the best fit
Fill out our inquiry form. You will need to share your preferred date and details about the audience and location.
Our staff will get back to you with a quote and next steps.
Choose Your Puppet Show!
Party Animals
Follow five furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party! Featuring incredibly catchy, original rock 'n' roll music.
Age Group: 4 -10
Puppetry Style: Hand Puppets
Curriculum Connections: Self-expression, friendship, humor, managing big feelings
Magnificent Monster Circus
Come one, come all, to a circus like no other! Outdoor version available.
Age Group: 3 - 9
Puppetry Style: Mixed Puppetry Styles
Curriculum Connections: Helping, bravery, humor, circus, creativity, SEL
Judy Saves the Day
A hilarious, hand-crafted farce inspired by the tradition of Punch and Judy puppet shows. Great for getting the kids talking and interacting with the puppets! Outdoor version available.
Age Group: 4 - 10
Puppetry Style: Hand Puppets
Curriculum Connections: Courage, humor, standing up to bullies
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The town of Hamelin has a rat problem and there’s only one person who can help!
Age Group: 4 - 10
Puppetry Style: Hand, Rod, and Shadow Puppets
Curriculum Connections: Community problem solving, music, shadow & light
Lisa the Wise: A Baba Yaga Story
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.
Age Group: 4 - 10
Puppetry Style: Shadow Puppets
Curriculum Connections: Folk tales, bravery, creativity, shadow & light
The Bremen Town Musicians
Farm animals become world famous musicians in this adaptation of the classic folktale!
Age Group: 4 - 10
Puppetry Style: Rod and Shadow Puppets
Curriculum Connections: Finding purpose, cooperation, music, shadows & light
The Fairy Tailor
Meet the Fairy Tailor, hard at work in her enchanted shop. Watch as she transforms everyday garments into extraordinary characters from classic fairytales!
Age Group: 4 - 10
Puppetry Style: Hand, Shadow, Object Puppetry
Curriculum Connections: Folk tales, facing fears, shadow & light
Word Play
Clown around with the alphabet in this fun and interactive show! Outdoor versions available.
Age Group: 3 - 7
Puppetry Style: Object Puppetry, Clowning
Curriculum Connections: Reading & literacy, letter-sound correspondence, phoneme manipulation with 3- and 4-letter words
Interested in booking a touring show?
Fill out the form below & our Box Office will be in touch!
Touring Workshops
Workshops can be arranged for birthdays, school groups, scout troops, camps, and after school programs for children 4 and up. All youth workshops include puppet making and performance techniques. Email the box office at boxoffice@puppetshowplace.org for more information!
