WELCOME! My name is Nick Barone, I am a professional puppeteer and I have been building and performing puppets professionally since 1991. This website showcases some of my work, and offers information about my shows and public performances. I've also included some puppet building information, drawn from articles I've written over the years. There is also a list of puppetry books and other useful stuff that I think you'll like. Thanks for visiting and enjoy the site! - Nick

The Ogre Hand puppet built in 1991 for Jack and the Beanstalk

Puppet Building Information Because of my performance workload, I do not present puppet building workshops any longer. However, due to popular demand, I've made available some of my notes from workshops that I have presented at puppetry festivals in the past. You will also find a collection of tools and materials used to make puppets.

Puppet Books, Movies and Equipment Here you will find a collection of useful books that will help you build and perform puppets. There is also equipment for use in live performances. And if need some inspiration to spark your next project, I've included a list of movies that might help.

Puppet Gallery I began my puppetry career building high quality puppets for use in live theater, television and video performances. The only puppets I build now are for my own projects. You can visit the Gallery to see some of the puppets I have made.

Puppet Shows and Public Performances Here is where you can arrange to have a live puppet show at your school, library or private party. I also have a list of my public performances so you can come to a live performance in your town!

Puppeteer and Puppet Builder Don't miss PuppetFest Midwest. You must register for the entire festival to attend any of the workshops. As well as room and board, your all inclusive registration fee includes mainstage performances, assorted "open stage" events, lectures and mini-performances AND the choice of one 20 hour workshop (over a four day period) on various aspects of live puppet theatre performance.

Want to learn more about puppetry? Be sure to visit The Puppetry Home Page for information about puppets and puppet building. If you really want to study with the best in the business, I urge you to attend PuppetFest Midwest. The Puppeteers of America also offer annual festivals across the country and local Guilds you can join. UNIMA-USA will get you in touch with the puppetry community around the world. And if you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, consider joining the San Francisco Bay Area Puppeteers Guild. Puppetry Guilds offer educational workshops and entertaining performances for guild members. Joining a guild is the best way to meet local puppeteers and learn about the art of puppetry.

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Puppet Building Information

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