The Puppet Test Kitchen

Monday, April 20 at 6:00 PM (doors 5:30 PM), 120 minutes

All Ages · Free by Donation!

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Advanced application is required to share work. Submit your application to share a work-in-progress via this Google Form by March 31st at 11:59 PM.

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Come see what your local puppeteers are cooking up at this foam-to-table event!

The Puppet Test Kitchen is your chance to see works-in-progress from five Maine-based puppeteers and play a part in helping them continue to develop their ideas. Gain insight into the creative process, approaches to building mechanisms, audience engagement, and more!

The puppetry forms and themes explored span the entire spectrum of puppetry, from marionettes to object theater to crankies and everything in between. The work presented also spans the entire creative lifespan of a project, from rough sketches to nearly-completed works.

Puppeteers are each given 20 minutes to share their work and participate in a facilitated feedback conversation with folks in attendance. You don't have to be an puppetry expert to particpate, just an eager audience member!

The Puppet Test Kitchen takes place during the months of February, April, June, August, October & December.

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PAY WHAT YOU CAN

No one will be turned away from MSA events for lack of funds. Please use this online form or contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org to learn more and reserve tickets. Our box office staff are also happy to help at the door, pending availability!

EVENT PARKING

Free on-street parking is available in Mayo Street Arts’ neighborhood.

There is one paid parking lot conveniently located a six-minute walk from the venue: Top of the Old Port Parking (119 Pearl St, Portland ME 04101)

Mayo Street Arts is accessible by Greater Portland Metro bus routes with nearby transfer points 7, 9A & 9B. Click here to learn more.

ACCESSIBILITY

All performances and most other events held at Mayo Street Arts are wheelchair accessible. There are two accessible spots directly in front of our building, however there is not yet a curb cut out at that location.

If you would benefit from additional information or accommodations, we invite you to contact us at info@mayostreetarts.org or 207-879-4629.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Audience members — in addition to artists, staff & volunteers — who feel sick or exhibit symptoms of illness should stay home out of respect for others.

SEATING POLICY

We will save your reserved seat until showtime, at which point any unclaimed seats may be offered to other people. Please call our box office at 207-879-4629 if you are running late.

CANCELATION POLICY

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