Wed., Nov 12 at 6 pm301 VAN NESS AVENUE, SFSFOPERA.COM The SF Opera has offered our Guild 8 free tickets to the dress rehearsal for The Monkey King. Show starts at 6 pm and will be about 2 1/2 hours. They will welcome guests in the main lobby from 5:00-5:45; but ask […]
November in the Bay Area starts with many Day of the Dead celebrations. The above photo of puppet life force illustrates an element of passing to another realm and is from Mary Nagler’s review of Paper Moon Theatre included in this newsletter. More photos and full text below, along with lots of other great newsletter submissions. […]
Every summer since 1956, Fairyland has been proud to host a world-class celebration of puppetry. This year, Fairyland is celebrating 75 years and Puppet Fair is a 2-day event, Aug 23-24. Fairyland is an important hub for the puppet community, and has been a training ground for many now famous puppeteers, including Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl (Muppets) Tony […]
July 19-20, 2025 Step into the world of tabletop puppetry with acclaimed puppeteer, Fred C. Riley III in an immersive and dynamic workshop designed for performers of all levels. This class offers a unique opportunity to learn the foundational techniques that bring puppets to life through the artistry of gravity, […]
Happy April Fools’ Day The fool has been a common puppet subject for centuries. Our own guild logo features a jester/fool puppet image. An early April fools jest took place in 1698 when people were tricked into going to the Tower of London to see the lions washed.
Come and enjoy a meeting full of workshops and fun at Marin Theatre Company When: Sun., 3/16, 1-4:30 pmWhere: Marin Theatre Company (MTC) 397 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, https://www.marintheatre.org/ Agenda 2:00 Guild Social Meet & Greet PLUS Brief SF Bay Area Puppeteers Guild Meeting. 2 Workshops – (you can sign up […]
Join us for a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, February 6th at 7:00 PM to discuss the pros and cons. We’ll explain the benefits, responsibilities, and what this means for the guild’s future. Bring your questions and thoughts! Zoom meeting link in newsletter.
Join us Friday, February 28th via zoom at 6pm pacific for another Guild Show-and-Tell! There are 15 slots available for presenters. Each gets 3 minutes to share their project at any stage of completion. No project to share? No problem! Sign up to support your fellow guild members, ask questions and cheer […]
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