Puppet Showplace Theatre

MISSION The Puppet Showplace Theatre (PST) is a non-profit performing arts organization committed to excellence in puppetry for all audiences. As the first puppetry center in New England, we strive to promote and present the magical world of puppet theatre to a broad community; to educate and enlighten audiences of all ages, abilities and backgrounds about this ancient, worldwide theatre; to share our passion for puppetry as a vital, living art. We support the use of puppetry in its many forms, from traditional to contemporary, as a medium for entertainment, education, and artistic expression; and, in partnership with area businesses, schools and other philanthropic organizations, we encourage and participate in puppetry and performing arts as a community service that can change lives for the better. DESCRIPTION The Puppet Showplace Theatre is an intimate performance space that services over 20,000 per year. We are one of the four oldest puppet theatres in the entrie country and present about 300 performances per year. Its Brookline Village location in a landmark historic building helped revitalize the neighborhood & continues to serve as a community anchor. The facilities include a 100 seat theatre, lobby and retail strore, admin. office, & library. IMPACT PST is the oldest theatre in New England dedicated to puppetry. This year (2004), we received the Eliot Norton for Excellence (Special Citation). We bring this art form which combines music, sculpture, dance, storytelling, & mime to our audiences transcending the ordinary and makes our world larger than life.