Exciting News from the Puppet Slam Network!
For Puppeteers, Travellers & Curious Minds Alike
Here are some fantastic events highlighted by our friends at The Puppet Slam Network! From bold, experimental slams to Shakespearean sock puppets, there’s something for everyone—whether you're taking part, planning a trip, or just marvelling from afar.
The Eleventh Annual New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival
New Orleans, LA - April 3rd - 7th @ 10:00pm CT
✂️ The Eleventh Annual New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival
📍 New Orleans, LA – 3rd-7th April @ 10:00pm CT
A five-day celebration of the mysterious and wildly varied art of puppetry, with multiple venues and puppet slams happening each evening.
🎟️ TICKETS & INFO
🎭 2025 UConn Spring Puppet Slam
📍 Storrs, CT – Friday, 11th April @ 8:00pm ET
A showcase of new and experimental short works by professional puppeteers and UConn Puppet Arts students.
TICKETS & INFO
🔥 Just F*cking Do It Puppet Slam
📍 Jenkintown, PA – Saturday, 26th April @ 7:00pm ET
Back for another exhilarating night of short puppet performances! The theme? Good Luck—think superstition, lucky charms, and winning streaks. If you have any questions about submissions, the slam, accessibility of the space, etc. please email Sabrina DeWeerdt the slam coordinator at: justdoitslam@gmail.com
TICKETS & INFO
Ciphers to this Great Accompt
📍 Pittsburgh, PA – Sunday, 27th April @ 7:00pm ET
A night of puppetry inspired by Shakespeare—from sock puppet battles to dino drama! TICKETS & INFO
🎟️ Blood From A Turnip: A Puppet Salon for Grown-Ups
📍 Richmond, VA – Sunday, 27th April @ 7:30pm ET
An eclectic mix of seasoned professionals and first-time performers.
TICKETS & INFO
🏳️🌈 PUPPETQUEERS Vol. 5
📍 Chicago, IL – Sunday, 27th April @ 7:00pm CT
A DIY puppet slam celebrating queer artists working in puppetry.
Please email thepuppetqueers@gmail.com in advance for further accessibility information, questions, concerns, and/or volunteer opportunities day of show! Note that any accessibility requests must be emailed at least two weeks prior to the show to ensure we can honour the request. Tickets available soon.
TICKETS & INFO
Calls for Artists – Get Involved!
If you're a puppeteer looking to submit work for upcoming slams, here are the open calls:
Just F*cking Do It Puppet Slam (Jenkintown, PA) – Submit by 2nd April
Ciphers to this Great Accompt (Pittsburgh, PA) – Submit by 6th April
Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam (Seattle, WA) – Submit by 10th April
One Hardworking Night Only Puppet Show (Minneapolis, MN) – Submit by 15th April
Insane Puppet Posse (Chicago, IL) – Submit by 20th April
PUNCH Puppet Slam (Brooklyn, NY) – Submit by 30th April
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