Keep the Art of Marionettes Alive With PUPPETWORKS!

A project in Brooklyn, NY by Puppetworks
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We're looking to raise money to continue bringing Brooklyn the vanishing art form of marionette puppetry.
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Backers: 73
Average Pledge Per Backer: $75

Funded: $5,462 of $5,000
Dates: Oct 26th -> Nov 30th (36 days)
Project By: Puppetworks
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Latest News

Thank you, thank you, thank you

November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
On behalf of the other puppeteers and the office staff here at Puppetworks, thank you. Because of your generosity, we will be able to continue offering discounted tickets to special needs audiences without having to cut corners on the production... (Read More)

from one of our backers

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This was written by one of our backers, Ginger Dzerk. (shared with her permission) "I grew up at a time, and in a community, where exposure to the arts at a young age was a given. Today, something as simple as a puppet show could be one lost grant... (Read More)

We did it! YOU did it!

November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! With a week to go, our campaign has been fully funded! You all rock! Thank you so much for your support. There's still time to help keep the art of marionettes alive. All donations above the goal will still go to good use. Set pieces that... (Read More)

Maggie Gyllenhaal talks Puppetworks in the N.Y. Times

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Last year there was a great piece written about Puppetworks in the N.Y. Times, and the actress Maggie Gyllenhaal even had some wonderful words to say about our theater. Click here to read the article. As always, thanks so much for those who have... (Read More)

Have We Got a Hand Puppet for You!

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Our $3500 level reward is a hand-built, T.V. ready hand puppet. So what is a T.V. ready puppet?! One of our amazingly talented puppet builders, James Wojtal, Jr., spent years building puppets for The Henson Company. (You might have heard of them.) He... (Read More)

Halfway There!

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
If our fundraising campaign was a marathon, I'd have pulled a hamstring by now! I mean, we'd be at 13.1 miles!  We just crossed the 50% funded mark, and we still have 19 days to go! Thanks so much for everyone who has pledged so far. Don't forget to... (Read More)

"Songs from 60 Years of Puppetworks Musicals"

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
As part of our rewards, the digital album "Songs from 60 Years of Puppetworks Musicals" is available. In the early history of Puppetworks, our shows were performed live, with the puppeteers providing the voices and singing the songs. As time went on,... (Read More)

Russell dances for you!

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We're approaching 30% funded, and could not be happier! Even Russel, our demo marionette, is happy. See how happy he is? We've also created a Facebook event to promote our campaign, so if you'd like to join it or invite any of your Facebook friends,... (Read More)

Great First Two Days!

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
In one day we reached the 10% funded mark! Thanks to all the backers so far. It really means a lot to us. Whether you're a backer or not, if you have any questions about the campaign, the company, or marionette puppetry, feel free to ask! We love... (Read More)

First day yay!

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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