Since 1937, the Puppeteers of America has presented festivals to spotlight the best in puppetry in all its forms. The National Puppetry Festival is held every two years and brings together puppeteers and friends from all over to study, share, inspire, enlighten, entertain, and be entertained.
The 2009 National Puppetry Festival will be held on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology in the heart of midtown Atlanta. The fun begins with an opening night performance and reception on Tuesday evening, July 14th and concludes Sunday morning, July 19th.
In between are morning workshops; afternoon, evening, and late night performances; exhibits; The Puppetry Store; a field trip and - if you insist - some time to eat and sleep.
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The National Festival Goes International!
In conjunction with the National Puppetry Festival, the Center for Puppetry Arts, UNIMA-USA, and the Puppeteers of America are presenting the International Puppetry Festival with performances taking place at venues around Atlanta in July 2009.
Want to see those performances? Come to the National Puppetry Festival! All of the international artists will be performing at the National Festival.
Explore our website to learn all the 2009 National Festival has to offer and then register using our convenient on-line service. But don't delay - space is limited and the National Festival is expected to sell-out early.
Who Comes to the National Puppetry Festival?
Everyone from the full-time professional puppeteer and puppet builder to the amateur hobbyist to folks who just like puppets. There are also a fair number of teachers, librarians, therapists, and youth leaders who use (or who would like to use) puppets in their work. If you enjoy puppets and know how cool they are, you'll fit right in.
What is the Puppeteers of America?
The Puppeteers of America is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1937. It provides information, encourages performances, and builds a community of people who love puppet theatre.
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If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Jeff Cornett or Lee Bryan, the Festival Co-Directors.
