New work by UConn Puppet Arts MFA candidate Tessa Beck

Why do we exist?

blending European fairy lore and Chinese hand-puppet techniques

blending European fairy lore and Chinese hand-puppet techniques

Why do we exist?

Becoming Modern: U.S. Puppetry in the Twentieth Century

a groovy blend of historical fiction, 60s pop culture, and colorful confetti in a one-of-a-kind show for families

a groovy blend of historical fiction, 60s pop culture, and colorful confetti in a one-of-a-kind show for families

Directed, created & designed by UConn Puppetry MFA alumna Anatar M. Gagné

featuring new and experimental short works

Learn about the puppeteer Frank Ballard considered the best in Connecticut

an artful blend of Eastern, Western, ancient, and contemporary performance

an artful blend of Eastern, Western, ancient, and contemporary performance

A Guided Adventure in Dismantling the Patriarchy

A Guided Adventure in Dismantling the Patriarchy

A Guided Adventure in Dismantling the Patriarchy

A Guided Adventure in Dismantling the Patriarchy

$5 tickets for students; post-show talkbalk

A Guided Adventure in Dismantling the Patriarchy

A Guided Adventure in Dismantling the Patriarchy

A Guided Adventure in Dismantling the Patriarchy

A Guided Adventure in Dismantling the Patriarchy

Celebrating the roots, hardships, and power of a culture uniting to thrive as one

An Appalachian adaptation of Prokofiev’s classic tale, by a UConn Puppet Arts alum

An Appalachian adaptation of Prokofiev’s classic tale, by a UConn Puppet Arts alum

Recommended for mature audiences

Our biggest event of the year is free and open to everyone!

Be a part of a unique tradition!

Be a part of a unique tradition!

It’s the aquarium that comes to you!