Tim Lagasse

The Ballard Institute, Museum of Puppetry & UConn Puppet Arts Present 2018 UConn Winter Puppet Slam

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry and the UConn Puppet Arts Program will present the 2018 UConn Winter Puppet Slam on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at 8 p.m. in UConn's Studio Theatre located at 802 Bolton Road, Storrs, Conn. 06269. The UConn Winter Puppet Slam will feature short works by professional puppeteers and performers from around New England, including Bonnie Duncan, Jim Napolitano, John O'Donnell, and Paul Spirito, as well as new works for puppet and object theater by students from UConn's School of Fine Arts.

O'Neill Center Seeking Applicants for 27th Annual National Puppetry Conference

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is currently seeking applications for the 27th annual National Puppetry Conference. 

Center for Puppetry Arts Presents 2016 National Puppet Slam

Experience the beauty, ingenuity and hilarity of short-form puppet theater in this showcase of slam acts from across the country. Nominated by their respective slams in the Puppet Slam Network and curated by the Center for Puppetry Arts, the nation's best slam performances will be presented for three nights only! Recommended for ages 18+ ONLY, the 2016 National Puppet Slam at the Center for Puppetry Arts is sponsored in part by Dragon Con and the Puppet Slam Network.

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center to Host 25th Annual National Puppetry Conference in June

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced the 25th Annual National Puppetry Conference, with the application process now underway for participants. The Conference begins June 6, 2015 and culminates with public performances June 12 & 13. Pre-Conference intensive workshops run June 3 - 5.

Disney XD's CRASH & BERNSTEIN Returns for Second Season Today

The unpredictable humor and thrilling adventures of CRASH & BERNSTEIN return when the second season premieres tonight, OCTOBER 7 (7:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD. Funnier than ever, the new season continues the journey of brothers Wyatt Bernstein and his wild and unstoppable puppet Crash as they create a new hangout Haven and take on relatable everyday challenges.

Disney XD's CRASH & BERNSTEIN to Return for Second Season, 10/7

The unpredictable humor and thrilling adventures of CRASH & BERNSTEIN return when the second season premieres MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 (7:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.

HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS, VOLUME 1 Set for Great AZ Puppet Theater, 5/3-4

'HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS, VOLUME 1': Part of an ongoing series of puppet shows for grownups at the Great AZ Puppet Theater, 'Handmade Puppet Dreams (Vol. 1)' is a selection of short puppet films by independent artists exploring their handmade craft specifically for the camera. The next installment is set for today, May 3 and tomorrow, May 4.

HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS, VOLUME 1 Set for Great AZ Puppet Theater, 5/3-4

'HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS, VOLUME 1': Part of an ongoing series of puppet shows for grownups at the Great AZ Puppet Theater, 'Handmade Puppet Dreams (Vol. 1)' is a selection of short puppet films by independent artists exploring their handmade craft specifically for the camera. The next installment is set for May 3 and 4.

Disney XD Picks Up Second Season of Hit Comedy Series CRASH & BERNSTEIN

Disney XD has ordered a second season of its hit comedy series CRASH & BERSTEIN, a 'bro-comedy' about an everyday kid and his surrogate brother, a funny and spontaneous puppet who has come to life, loudly.

Disney XD's Puppet Comedy Series CRASH & BERNSTEIN Begins Production

Production has begun in Hollywood, California, on 'Crash & Bernstein,' a live action comedy series -- with hand puppetry -- that follows Wyatt Bernstein, the only son among four kids, whose new puppet, Crash, comes to life and becomes his loud-mouthed surrogate brother who knows no limits. The multi-camera series is scheduled to premiere in fall 2012 on Disney XD. The puppet was designed and built by Chiodo Brothers Productions, Inc, based in Burbank, California.

Disney XD Orders New Live-Action Puppet Comedy Series CRASH & BERNSTEIN

Disney XD has ordered CRASH & BERNSTEIN a live-action comedy -- with puppetry -- about 14-year-old Wyatt Bernstein, the only son among four kids, who finally gets his dream of having a loud-mouthed brother when his puppet, Crash, comes to life.

O'Neill Theatre Hosts National Puppetry Conference in June

The National Puppetry Conference is proud to announce the 21st annual Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Hands down, the best venue in which to collaborate, experiment, explore and develop your ideas and talents relating to puppet theatre, the National Puppetry Conference is open to puppeteers, theatre designers, actors, musicians, directors, artists, producers, playwrights and students. The Pre-Conference intensive workshops run from June 8th to the 10th with the full Conference beginning June 11th and culminating with public performances June 18th and 19th.

Puppet Heap Unloads Their New Web Series, Exit Row

Puppet Heap has released 'Exit Row', a new comedy web series that joins two air sickness bags, Ralph and Chuck, as they grapple with everything from love, betrayal, friendship, identity, in-flight etiquette, and life ad nauseum from the perspective of a seat back pocket.

O'Neill Theater Center's 2010 National Puppetry Conference Ends 6/20

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced details of the upcoming 20th Anniversary Season of its National Puppetry Conference, which will take place June 9 through 20, once again under the leadership of Artistic Director Pam Arciero. This year's Conference, drawing participants from around the world, will represent the largest gathering of puppet theater artists in its history.

O'Neill Theater Center Announces 2010 National Puppetry Conference 6/9-20

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced details of the upcoming 20th Anniversary Season of its National Puppetry Conference, which will take place June 9 through 20, once again under the leadership of Artistic Director Pam Arciero. This year's Conference, drawing participants from around the world, will represent the largest gathering of puppet theater artists in its history.

O'Neill Theater Center Announces 2010 National Puppetry Conference 6/9-20

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced details of the upcoming 20th Anniversary Season of its National Puppetry Conference, which will take place June 9 through 20, once again under the leadership of Artistic Director Pam Arciero. This year's Conference, drawing participants from around the world, will represent the largest gathering of puppet theater artists in its history.

Simon Armitage's Adaptation of HOMER'S ODESSEY Gets Its Theatrical Premiere 9/3-9

From September 3 to 19, Handcart Ensemble will present the stage premiere of 'Homer's Odyssey' as adapted by Simon Armitage, one of Britain's most gifted and prolific poets. A series of contemporary verse dialogues, it was commissioned by BBC Radio and performed for Radio 4 in 2004.

Photo Coverage: John Tartaglia Debuts at FEINSTEIN'S

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continued its 10th Anniversary season with the debut of 'Avenue Q' and 'Shrek' star John Tartaglia on March 30th.

O'Neil Puppetry Conference Announces Projects

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Puppetry Conference, announced today the projects selected for the 2008 Conference, which features puppet artists from throughout the world who come to Waterford to collaborate on new puppet theater works.

'05 Henry Hewes Design Awards Nominations Announced

Sixty-nine theatre artists representing 51 shows have been nominated for 2005 Henry Hewes Design Awards