About Us
Puppetfolk History
Puppetfolk History
Puppetfolk History
Puppetfolk Productions has been sharing stories from the heart and providing family entertainment since 1971. Puppeteer Anne Newman began her artistic journey with toy marionettes and a cardboard box for a stage. From library books, she learned how to create her own marionettes and hand puppets. These days, she performs puppet shows with
Puppetfolk Productions has been sharing stories from the heart and providing family entertainment since 1971. Puppeteer Anne Newman began her artistic journey with toy marionettes and a cardboard box for a stage. From library books, she learned how to create her own marionettes and hand puppets. These days, she performs puppet shows with marionettes, traditional hand puppets, rod puppets, and shadow puppets here, there, and everywhere!
Showtime!
Puppetfolk History
Puppetfolk History
The Puppetfolk present stories from the heart for libraries, schools, daycare centers, community theaters, non-profit venues, and festivals of all kinds. Performing as a one-woman show or in collaboration with other puppeteers and musicians, Anne and the Puppetfolk can provide entertainment with hand puppets as well as variety marionettes
The Puppetfolk present stories from the heart for libraries, schools, daycare centers, community theaters, non-profit venues, and festivals of all kinds. Performing as a one-woman show or in collaboration with other puppeteers and musicians, Anne and the Puppetfolk can provide entertainment with hand puppets as well as variety marionettes. Whether in a tiny classroom or a vast concert hall, you are sure to be entertained by Puppetfolk Productions!
Workshops & More
Puppetfolk History
Workshops & More
The Puppetfolk have workshops for the classroom, non-profit groups, family, birthday party guests, and more. All materials and instruction are provided for a fun make-it-take-it puppet craft project. Book a show, workshop, or both! How about a kids' craft for your outdoor festival?
We also specialize in performing with"Strolling Marion
The Puppetfolk have workshops for the classroom, non-profit groups, family, birthday party guests, and more. All materials and instruction are provided for a fun make-it-take-it puppet craft project. Book a show, workshop, or both! How about a kids' craft for your outdoor festival?
We also specialize in performing with"Strolling Marionettes." Our large variety marionettes will happily greet everyone who stops by your event!
Testimonials
"Absolutely wonderful show! The library children giggled with excitement as the marionette puppets stopped by to say hello. Anne has breathed life into this dying art."
--- L. Abdelghani, Danville Public Library
"The children at the Paxton Carnegie Library had an amazing time with Anne Newman and her puppet show! It was colorful, captivating, funny; and I feel the children will remember this event for a long time to come! I heard many children comment that this was their very first puppet show, and they really loved it!"
--- D. Mason, Paxton Carnegie Library
"Very interactive with the audience and truly kid friendly. All ages in attendance had smiles."
--- S. Waldrep, Allerton Public Library