Upcoming and Past Events
Sat, Sep 03The Coop at Stellalou FarmThe Coop at StellaLou Farm, in collaboration with artist Maisie O’Brien, offers a multi-day playshop series in the creation of large scale puppets in the natural landscape. https://stellaloufarm.wixsite.com/thecoop/events/shy-puppeteers-playshop-2022-09-03-09-00-1
Fri, May 20Creative AllianceBaltimore's beloved festival of scrolled panoramas known as crankies, returns for its 8th year! Featuring: Emily Schubert | Katherine Fahey | Tine Kindermann w/ Michael Winograd & Josh Kohn | Maise O'Brien | Jay & Jody Best | Donna Oblongata | Dirk Joseph | The Bronze Medalists | The Local
Thu, May 12Burlington County LibraryBurlington County Parks creates an opportunity for visual storytellers to have their work critiqued by a panel of filmmakers and educators. The Burlington County Short Film Festival is an excellent way for artists to learn from other filmmakers, sharpen skills, and be recognized for their work.
Sat, Mar 12Black Cherry Puppet TheaterEvent details to be announced.
Sat, Jan 29ChicagoKicking off two weekends of Nasty, Brutish and Short LIVE at Links Hall! Get your tickets now, link in Bio. Each night has a completely different line up, so come join us for multiple nights! Emcee for every night: Noah Ginex Co.
Fri, Oct 01Grizzly Grizzly Gallery, Vox Building319 AIR Exhibition Series, October show featuring Maisie O'Brien and Gene Anthony Santiago-Holt (aka MOYOGASH). Come see what Tony and I have been making in our respective Summer residencies at Grizzly Grizzly. https://www.grizzlygrizzly.com/202110
Mon, Jul 26Asian Arts Initiative, PhiladelphiaOn view thru Dec 23rd. My shadow piece "Harm Prevention" is installed at Asian Arts Initiative as part of an exhibit highlighting our experience as caregivers and students at our Access Center the past year.
Fri, Jun 25Lenfest Plaza, PAFAExtended thru September 19th! PAFA is proud to present Picture Consequences, a summer-long outdoor screening of animations by the Philadelphia Animation Ensemble. https://www.pafa.org/museum/exhibitions/illuminate-plaza-presented-pnc-arts-alive-picture-consequences
Tue, Jun 08The O'Neill Theater Center, Waterford, CTPresented by Blue Gene’s Pub hosted by Tyler Bunch and Jonathan Little. This curated open mic will occur online each night of the O'Neill National Puppetry Conference.
Mon, Mar 15Links Hall, Chicago, ILCurated by Maddy Low & Myra Su and introducing our newest curator, Caitlin McCleod. Hosted by the Noah Ginex Puppet Co. Presented by Rough House and Links Hall This event is supported in part by the H. B. Henson Fund
Sun, Jan 24Philadelphia, PALinoKino TV streaming Artist Television at AUTOMAT. Dedicated to creating an accessible, and offbeat platform for artists from Philly and beyond. Tune in for live performances, music, readings, workshops, talk shows, experimental film and video, and cinema.
Fri, Dec 18University of Connecticut, Storrs, CTThe UConn Puppet Arts Program and Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will host the end-of-semester presentation of UConn Puppet Arts undergraduate and graduate class finals. Talkbacks led by famed puppeteer Paul Zaloom will also take place. https://www.facebook.com/BallardInstitute/videos/389
Sat, Oct 17Philadelphia, PAI have the joy of sharing a small 30 second inter-title puppet work for this Cabaret event presented by The Bearded Ladies. FEAST is a part of Philly FringeArts's 2020 Fringe Festival. Streaming live on Twitch.
Wed, Sep 23Vox Populi, PhiladelphiaVox Populi continues its Minute Fests with another night of virtual, 3-minute long performances. I will be contributing LIVE with my shadow crankie piece "Life/Take".
Sat, Aug 22ColoradoA night of virtual, curated short form puppet and object theatre. Presented by Katy Williams Design. Find the live stream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNk9bWIRiyw&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2-2CSeVTzEpnO6cC_qb3Mt7JYKtHEdGOoGshTlkwg9Vne2NmFdrVn8T6A
Sat, Jul 25Puppet Showplace Theater, Brookline, MAI'll be performing my Shadow crankie "Life/Take" LIVE. The Puppet Showplace Slam takes over the World Wide Web with another virtual performance extravaganza! Now, from the comfort of your home, join performers from all over.
Thu, Jul 16Great Small Works, Brooklyn, NYAnother night of Toy Theater wonders presented by Great Small Works. Another colossal event of miniature proportions. https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=1147547762282121&ref=watch_permalink
Sun, May 31North Star Puppets, Philadelphia, PAI'll be sharing a new shadow animation piece called "What is the Grass?" Presented by North Star Puppets. It's Walt Whitman's 201st birthday. Poetry heals the soul. And we've got a great lineup of incredible performers + puppet films.