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The Hudson Valley is home to a remarkably rich and diverse puppetry community, made up of artists working across traditions, styles, and scales. From handmade shadow puppets and object theater to large-scale figures, experimental forms, and narrative-driven work, local puppeteers draw from theater, visual art, music, folklore, and contemporary performance. Some come from formal training, others from DIY roots, teaching, or community arts, but all share a love of storytelling through movement and craft. The Puppet Slam brings these artists together on one stage, creating space for experimentation, collaboration, and discovery. It’s a reflection of the Valley itself: creative, curious, generous, and unafraid to try something new, inviting audiences to see puppetry as both playful and deeply expressive.
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