Husks from Iran
An Iranian immigrant artist struggling with language finds her same struggle reflected in the works of exiled poets, whose translations she sees through shadow puppetry inspired by Persian calligraphy.
Jump Start 2026
La MaMa’s annual Jump Start series gives puppet artists the opportunity to workshop and showcase current work-in-progress. Featured artists are Justin Perkins, William Carter, Andrew Murdock, Marcella Murray, Torry Bend.
Mirrored Pool
Where do we fit in this endless universe? Glimpse the precious fragility of our life on Planet Earth as we peer into the Mirrored Pool.
From Concept to Ask
From Concept to Ask is a one-day intensive with producer and puppet artist Jean Marie Keevins, built for artists who already have a project, or a dream project, in mind.
Everything That Follows
Everything That Follows is a dance puppet experience that blends rod puppets, marionettes, dance, acrobatics, and video. This project explores themes linked to the natural environment, aiming to shed light on the interconnectedness between humans and animals while showcasing the beauty and fragility
Where Did You Go, Connie?
an interdisciplinary shadow and toy puppetry performance examining the life and work of cult musician Connie Converse and our relationships with the artists we love
The Undercity
When an otherworldly artifact falls into her paws, Rat Girl uncovers a vast conspiracy that threatens the fate of the entire rat metropolis.
La MaMa Kids: The Dandelion’s Wish
The Dandelion’s Wish is an extraordinary story of never giving up from the perspective of an unlikely wild flower.
Tiresias Presents New Weird Future: A Work In Process
Tiresias Presents New Weird Future: A Work In Process is a speculative eco-opera and puppet pageant that imagines futures of multispecies flourishing in the ruins of the Anthropocene.
Experiments Reading: SEDER
Why is this night different from all other nights? After 40 years of hosting Passover seders, Sue holds out hope that it won’t be. Miriam, her youngest, could show up after all.
