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National Capital Puppetry Festival


  • VIRTUAL - 2nd Virtual National Capital Puppetry Festival (map)

Dates: Thu 8/19 thru Sun 8/22

We are so excited to reunite with friends from around the globe in our 2nd Virtual National Capital Puppetry Festival! This online festival highlights the extraordinary talents of local puppeteers and international artists and promotes the education and celebration of puppetry arts through 9 workshops, 2 puppet slams, a virtual field trip, a live-streamed show, and an inaugural awards ceremony, among other events. There are programs for children and families, for amateur and professional puppeteers, for educators, for theatergoers, and for the general public at large. Thursday 8/19 through Sunday 8/22; $25 non-membership all-access pass, buy tickets here and view schedule.

Earlier Event: August 20
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Later Event: August 20
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