Puppeteers' Happy Hour is a recurring informal gathering for puppet artists and enthusiasts to share their work and ideas, catch up on the latest puppet dirt, and hang out.

Following their 'The Legend of the Banana Kid' performance, Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers will lead a hands-on puppet manipulation workshop focusing on hand and rod techniques used during the show.

The hand and rod puppets used by Frogtown—a felted, “muppet” style design—is a form that appeals to many puppeteers, particularly those who work in childhood education. Visit, share work, find collaborators, and enjoy hands-on opportunities for emerging and experienced artists alike.

Free to the public, this gathering workshop is intended for ages 12+  but all are welcome. 

Saturday, March 23 at 3:30 PM, approximately 90 minutes. 

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers is a puppetry troupe based in Bar Harbor, Maine, and comprised of three siblings - brothers Erik and Brian Torbeck and sister Robin (Torbeck) Erlandsen. Founded in 2000, Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers has performed at festivals, schools, libraries and theatres in the United States and Canada. They write and create all the shows they perform and have received three Citations of Excellence from UNIMA-USA, the highest national award in puppetry.

PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN POLICY

No one will be turned away for lack of funds; contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org to take advantage of pay-what-you-can admission. 

COVID-19 POLICY

Mayo Street Arts no longer requires audience members attending public events to wear masks. Audience members who feel sick—whether due to COVID or any other illness—should stay home out of respect for others.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Mayo Street Arts has a no-refund policy for all reservations. If MSA is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via the Ticket Tailor platform.

Funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.