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Artist-in-residencies

We are thrilled to do a deep-dive into aspects of the art of puppetry. Puppetry is an interdisciplinary art form that encapsulates movement, performance, public speaking/communication, storytelling, staging, scenery, props, voice, music, and more.  Residencies are developed in collaboration with art centers, theatres, museums, schools, camp programs, and libraries -- anywhere that people come together for learning in community.  The best way to get started is to contact us. We'd love to hear more about  YOUR goals, dreams, hopes, and aspirations. (Brainstorming is our special superpower.)

Sampling of Past Residencies:

  • Prototyping Puppets with Middleschoolers

  • Handsewing with grades 1-3

  • Shadow puppetry extravaganza for an entire second grade cohort

  • Blacklight Puppetry (with underwater theme) Showcase for a Middle School Arts Magnet School

  • Dungeons & Puppets Camp Program (tweens and teens)

  • Outerspace Themed camp program with Blacklight Puppetry

  • Wet-felted Jellyfish puppets (that glow!) for adults

  • Shakespearean rod-puppets for High School Students

  • Shockheaded Peter tabletop puppets for a school production with High School Students

  • "Sleeve Puppets" for Middle and High Schoolers

  • Moving mouth paper-hinge puppets

  • ...and more!

© Barefoot Puppet Theatre, 2026

P.O. Box 26366, Richmond, VA 23260 | 804. 334.4338

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