ÁGORA 2026

A festival of performances, workshops, and artistic exchange

Presented by IATI Theater

Puppet Making Workshop

Workshop led by José Ignacio Vivero

Saturday, March 21 | 12:00 PM | T2 | Admission $20
Doors open: 11:30 AM
Language: English & Spanish

Running Time: 60 minutes
Capacity: Limited to 20 participants
Recommended for: Children ages 5–12

About the Workshop

This hands-on workshop introduces children to the creative art of puppetry through simple puppet-building techniques.

Participants will create their own puppets using paper, cardboard, sticks, and craft materials while exploring imagination, storytelling, and playful design.

All materials are included.

About the Instructor

José Ignacio Vivero is a New York–based director, puppeteer, and co-founder of PinProductions. His bilingual theatre and puppetry work has been presented in theaters, schools, libraries, and cultural institutions across the United States.

Community Initiative

As part of Ágora 2026, IATI Theater is partnering with the New York Blood Center for a community blood drive throughout the festival week. Learn more at www.iatitheater.org

About Ágora 2026

Ágora is IATI Theater’s week-long festival bringing together its signature community programs — Queertástico, Mujerstory, and Tertulia — alongside workshops, readings, and participatory events.

Taking place at IATI’s East Village home, the festival creates a shared space for artistic exchange, interdisciplinary performance, and community dialogue.

Explore more events in the Ágora Festival at
www.iatitheater.org