Annual Summer Puppet Conference 2023

This summer, explore the playful artistic expression of nature's well-being in historic Niwot, Colorado for our in-person conference and over Zoom for our virtual one. Join eager puppeteers, experienced storytellers, teachers, and healers for hands-on workshops and performances. All levels of experience are welcome! Whether you have been working with puppets for many years or are just beginning, you will gain a broad spectrum of practical experience with puppets, marionettes, stagecraft, and story.

Ticket Descriptions

Please select from our two forms of participation, in-person or virtual. Our in-person conference runs from Wednesday evening through Sunday morning. Our virtual conference is from Wednesday evening through Friday evening. We are thrilled that we can offer this hybrid conference and look forward to your participation.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out.

In-Person Ticket: This ticket provides access to all in-person and hybrid events during the 5-day conference.

• In addition, you will be provided a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack.
• Supply fee included: $60 value.
• Ticket: $475 value. Total fee: $535 (-$25 for Early Bird Ticket and - $25 for members)

Virtual Conference Ticket: This ticket includes all hybrid and virtual offerings, Wednesday through Friday.

• Wednesday: Keynote and Performance.
• Thursday and Friday: Full-day workshop (choice from 3 different themes) and evening performances.
• Ticket Value: $325 (-$25 for Early Bird Ticket and - $25 for members).

From The Heart Ticket: If the cost of a ticket is a hardship for you we encourage you to reach out and we can work together to find a price that works for you so that you can still attend this delightful conference. Please reach out to Board Member Mindy Upton at [email protected].

Host or Publisher World Association of Puppetry & Storytelling Arts