Puppeteers

Patephone Puppet Theater - Puppeteers from Ukraine.
http://www.geocities.com/alexander_mal_ua/index.html

Pullin' Strings Puppet Productions - Live marionette shows for all children's events. Beautifully hand-crafted marionettes created and performed by professional puppeteer Tait Hill provide interactive, educational and fun entertainment for the whole family.
http://members.aol.com/tpupman

Rainbow Puppet Productions - Touring theatre creating programs celebrating family and nature.
http://rainbowpuppets.com

Freshwater Pearls Puppetry - Presents classic puppet theatre to schools, libraries, festivals, museums, historic sites and other venues.
http://www.freshwaterpearlspuppetry.com

Other Hand Productions - Offers workshops on the life of a professional puppeteer as well as shows. Show information and workshop descriptions.
http://www.otherhandproductions.com/

Kurt Hunter Marionettes - Minnesota-based puppeteers who perform in concert halls, schools and retirement homes, accompanied by music ranging from classical to lively dance tunes.
http://home.earthlink.net/~huntermarionettes/

The Puppet Forge - Puppet fanatic Gordon Smuder offers Quicktime presentations of puppet performances by various artists.
http://www.puppetforge.com

The Worldwide Friends of Punch and Judy - A group of people who love the show. Includes an overview of the organization, its mission, and membership details.
http://www.punchandjudyworld.org

Le Theatre de Marionette - Theater troupe offering young patrons professionally staged marionette performances, in a French-themed theater. Based in Fort Worth.
http://www.icfw.org/le-marion.htm

Atlanta Puppet - Professional puppet shows and workshops for schools, festivals, fairs, malls, and cruise ships. All styles of puppetry. Award winning Master Puppeteer Peter Hart.
http://www.atlantapuppet.com/

Barry Purves - Article from Bright Lights Film Journal discusses the major works of the British puppet animator.
http://www.brightlightsfilm.com/33/barrypurves.html

Shoestring Puppets - Puppeteer based in Manchester, England, offering Punch and Judy, marionette cabaret, story-telling and workshops, and specialising in performances to young children.
http://www.shoestringpuppets.com/

Dandelion Puppets - British puppet shows, children's entertainment, wildlife shows. See and learn shows with an educational bias.
http://www.dandelionpuppets.co.uk/

Wonderworld Productions - Ric Morton provides family entertainment for fairs, festivals, birthday parties and other events, as well as educational programs for schools and libraries in southern California.
http://www.wonderworldproductions.com/

John's Wacky Web Site - Puppet-maker's resume and photos of projects done at VEE Corporation.
http://www.visi.com/~johnstrauss/

Nick Barone's Puppets - Nick Barone Puppets provides puppet shows and professionally built puppets and puppet videos.
http://www.puppetbuilder.com

Poppentheater Siert van den Berg - Puppeteer from the Netherlands. Performances for children in schools and theaters. Introduction in English.
http://www.poppenspel.nl

Jim Gamble Puppet Productions - Extensive repertoire of original state-of-the-art productions, each with its own set of unique puppet characters.
http://www.jimgamble.com/index.html

Lambert Puppet Theatre - The only purpose built puppet theatre in Ireland. The theatre operates throughout the year on Saturdays and Sundays, with performances at 3:30pm, and productions change monthly.
http://lambertpuppettheatre.com

The Robert Rogers Puppet Company - This professional puppet troupe creates magical plays with original puppets for performances across the US and around the world.
http://www.robertrogerspuppets.com/

Andy Hayward - The online portfolio of this puppeteer and puppet builder currently working for Vee Entertainment - the producers of Sesame Street Live and Bear in the Big Blue House Live.
http://www.andyhayward.net/

Teatro en kofro - Introducing a puppet theatre that caters for both children and adults, presented by the famous solo-puppeteer, Thomas Plaszky , one of the leading puppeteers of Slovakia.
http://www.dvk.sk

Michael Ziegfield - Official site with a biography, reviews and production schedule of the performing artist/media puppeteer. Also includes The Ziegfeld Company Multi-Media Group.
http://www.michaelziegfeld.com

The Huber Marionettes - Phillip Huber and David Alexander invite you to experience a world of sophisticated puppetry designed for entertaining discerning tastes.
http://www.hubermarionettes.com

Andrew Kim - Creates puppet and mask plays, pageants, parades with theaters and community arts groups in the Seattle area. Includes past work with Heart of the Beast, Bread and Puppet.
http://www.andrewkim.info

Sicilian Puppet Theater of the Flli Pasqualino - The traditional form of epic popular theater that developed in Sicily in the early 1800's, performed with the famous sicilian puppets, a unique kind of marionettes covered with knightly armor.
http://www.pupisiciliani.com/eng/index.html

Miss Carol's Magical Puppetime - These delightful and interactive puppet shows combine puppetry with music, magic, storytelling, comedy and audience participation; good for all ages.
http://www.magicalpuppetime.com/

Rayz Roadshow - Edutainment in schools and churches. Teaching morals through comedy, ventriloquism, illusions, sound effects, stories, balloon animals.
http://www.puppets.co.nz/

The Puppeteers' Company - UK based company which tours internationally. Programmes are variously suited to cabaret audiences; festivals; t.v. and theatre; schools.
http://www.puppco.demon.co.uk

Crabgrass Puppet Theatre - Offers information on history, current productions, booking, news, public performance dates and a photograph gallery. Based in Vermont.
http://www.crabgrasspuppet.com/

Bryan, Lee aka That Puppet Guy - Captivating audience while creating lasting memories through the magic of live puppetry performances.
http://www.puppetguy.com/

Pierewiet - The puppet theater of Belgian puppeteer Marc Beutenn, who creates his own wooden puppets and marionettes.
http://www.pierewiet.be

Larry Smith and his Puppets - Photographs and stories behind Cincinnati puppeteer Larry Smith, Hattie the Witch, Teaser Mouse, Rudy the Rooster, and the rest of the gang.
http://www.larrysmithpuppets.com

Barefoot Puppets - Heidi Rugg's shows feature world folk-tales and far-away lands with scripts that aim to be imaginative and well-researched. Performance schedule, show descriptions and photographs.
http://www.barefootpuppets.com

Punch and Brodie Puppet Productions - Puppet characters are available for business conferences, corporate communications, theme events, company meetings, sales events, trade shows, industrial training videos and other presentations.
http://punchandbrodie.com

Acorn's Productions - Information about Jonathon Acorn, an international puppeteer and clown from New Zealand. Includes CV, various shows he performs in and pictures.
http://www.acornproductions.co.nz/

Small World Puppets - Offers mobile puppet theater and workshops. Descriptions of shows including Puppet Palooza.
http://www.smallworldpuppets.com

Shoestring Theater - Community theater in Portland, Maine. They focus on Puppets, in parades and in Workshops.
http://www.shoestringtheater.org/

Claudia Keuterman Duminica - Curriculum vitae of this Dutch puppets and marionettes actress.
http://www.geocities.com/keutermanduminica/

Kirkas Kiss - Theatre group from Ein Hod, Israel. Education and touring information.
http://geocities.com/kirkaskiss/

Ramdas Padhye - Information about the Indian ventriloquist, puppeteer and puppet builder; his various collections of puppets and shows performed by him.
http://www.vpuppets.com

Mrs. McPuppet Presents - Presents music, skits, puppets, educational themes, in concert, school shows, residencies, and community settings.
http://www.mrsmcpuppet.com

Danny Burge's Web Page - Provides resume, photos and contact information for this traveling puppeteer.
http://geocities.com/DanB315/

The Drawbridge Puppet Theater - Puppet and marionette performances, gifts and workshops.
http://www.drawbridgepuppets.com

Kelly, Kevin - Magic and puppet shows for adults, families, and children in the Chicago area. Biography, show descriptions and testimonials.
http://www.kellymagic.com/

PetraPuppets - Steven and Jeanie Petruzzella perform for schools, libraries and family audiences.
http://petrapuppets.com

Don Becker - A well-made odd collection of original characters and miniature marionettes.
http://mannartgallery.com/becker.html

Biggar Puppet Theatre and the Purves Puppets - Scotland's only permanent puppet theatre. Information on puppet shows, workshops, children's parties, Christmas shows, teacher inservice and touring company.
http://www.purvespuppets.com

Great Arizona Puppet Theater - Online reservations, show descriptions, and show times.
http://www.azpuppets.org

Puppetry Theatre - P.O'Connor Puppets presents a variety of puppetry shows based on European folktales.
http://www.poconnor-puppets.com/index.htm

Blue Sky Puppet Theatre - This professional touring company presents educational, fine art, and fun performances. Topics include: math education, peaceful conflict resolution, drug and alcohol prevention.
http://www.blueskypuppets.com

Deputy Bob - Christian ventriloquist. Services, photographs and news.
http://www.deputybob.com

Artello - Puppet and theatre company from Vigo (Galicia, Spain) founded by Rosa Hurtado and Santiago Montenegro.
http://www.artello.com

Mountain Marionettes - A full time, professional puppet company, specializing in fast-paced marionette variety shows that will charm children and adults alike.
http://mountainmarionettes.com

Opera in Focus - William B. Fosser's puppet production presents fully staged scenes from well known operas in performances. History, repertoire and reservations.
http://www.operainfocus.com

Blind Summit Theatre - Information on plays, workshops, history, tour dates, and contact details.
http://www.blindsummit.com/

Puppets to Go - Serving New York, Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut for children's parties.
http://www.stanwiest.com/ny_puppets_to_go2.htm

Burt the Raccoon Puppet Show - Educational children's entertainment suitable for school shows, libraries, nature centers and festivals of all kinds.
http://www.burttheraccoon.com

Puppetworks, Inc. - Puppet theatre in New York City: in Brooklyn (all year round) and Manhattan (twice yearly 6-week runs) and various other locations - with emphasis on the wooden marionette.
http://www.puppetworks.org

Bob Baker Marionettes - The longest running children's theater in Los Angeles. All of the marionettes, puppets, props and costumes for the theater are produced in the on-site shop. Performances play for audiences of all ages.
http://www.bobbakermarionettes.com/

Performance Art and Puppetry from EE - EE is a performance art group that uses puppets, projections, live music and costumes to create unique entertainment experiences.
http://www.encroach.net

Tiny Ninja Theater - Features descriptions of all shows, archives of reviews and press, company information, store, and production studio. Based in New York.
http://www.tinyninjatheater.com/

Red Herring Puppets - Over 25 years experiences designing, building, and performing puppets for film, television, theatre, opera, schools, libraries, museums and special events.
http://www.redherringpuppets.com

MaxImagination - Max and his friends are professional puppets available to entertain and teach children in various age groups.
http://members.tripod.com/maximagination/MaxWeb/

Le Marionette Gambarutti - Story and traditional legacy from an ancient puppetry group. Italian with English version.
http://www.marionette.it

Transformed Puppet - Transformed puppet, aliencow puppet show, the shat, corpsy and other puppet videos.
http://www.transformedpuppet.com

Wayne Martin Puppets - Show and production information, along with a short video [Real Player format].
http://www.waynemartinpuppets.com/

Otome-Bunraku - Japanese traditional doll performance presented by Manami Sakamoto. Her profile, performance schedule, and address.
http://www.mars.dti.ne.jp/~kimuzi/index-e.html

Friends Puppet - Offer character education puppet adventures in Vancouver, Washington. Children will learn and laugh as the Friends teach important Bible lessons.
http://www.friendspuppets.org

Toytheatre - The art of staging a performance in a small scale. The characters are in cardboard and on slides, the sceneries are changeable and the drama enfolds as the practionneers lend voices and movement to the stage held in a miniature theatre the size of a tv box
http://www.bawden.freewebspace.com

Gary Friedman Productions - Showcases the work of a South African with over twenty years experience in puppetry-in-education and development, advertising promotions, television and live theatre production.
http://www.africanpuppet.com

Rick Lyon - Film and television puppeteer for television programs like Sesame Street and Bear in the Big Blue House and films like Men In Black. Rick also performs with his own troupe, The Lyon Puppets.
http://www.lyonpuppets.com

Presto Puppet Theatre - British touring puppet theatre presenting colourful children's productions using a variety of puppet styles. Bookers select from a repertoire for smaller theatres and school presentation.
http://www.prestopuppets.co.uk/

Len Levitt: Jewish Puppetry - Puppeteer and performer who co-created the Children's Video series Aleph-Bet Blastoff! which was funded by the Steven Spielberg Foundation.
http://www.lenlevitt.com

Arm of The Sea Theater - Original, live performances in New York's Hudson Valley with visual theater that incorporates masks, puppets and live music.
http://www.armofthesea.org/

Lone Wolf Tribe - Kevin Augustine and his band of foam-rubber creations. Tour schedule provided.
http://www.lonewolftribe.com/

The Frisch Marionette Company - A professional marionette puppet theater company and creators of high quality, one of a kind, professional, handcrafted, working marionettes.
http://www.frischmarionettes.com

The Old Trout Puppet Workshop - Based on a ranch in Southern Alberta, this workshop creates original avant-garde puppetry performances for adults and children alike.
http://www.theoldtrouts.org

Sol y Tierra - Theatre and video with puppets for children with positive messages; useful for Schools and Cultural Centres.
http://www.solytierra.com

Carousel Puppets - Puppet shows for all occasions. Large and colorful marionettes and hand puppets. Lively music and lots of audience participation.
http://www.carouselpuppets.com

Puppeteer Dianne Gasch and Bob Gasch Storyteller - Dianne Gasch is a professional puppeteer using hand and bigger than life size puppets. Bob Gasch is a professional storyteller. Both are available to schools, libraries and other organizations for workshops, inservices or performances.
http://www.gaschstories-puppets.com

Grey Seal Puppets - A professional puppetry performance and design company which performs over 300 shows a year. Grey Seal also has many years experience in T.V. and video, as well as construction.
http://www.greysealpuppets.com/

Little Stage and Puppet Theater - Located in Los Angeles area, it shows children's plays, based on folk fairy tales from around the world.
http://www.stagepuppet.8m.com

Svanen - A Danish-Czech professional touring puppet-theater for children and childish grown-ups.
http://www.svanen-dukketeater.dk

Chicagoland Puppetry Guild - An affiliate of the Puppeteers of America. Officers, details of upcoming meetings, and a member directory.
http://www.chicagopuppet.org/

Curious Moon Puppet Theatre - Georgia-based puppet company that provides programs and workshops for all ages and venues.
http://www.curiousmoon.com