Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Party Animals by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion

Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Party Animals by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion Showtimes &amp; Tickets Summer is Pay-What-You-Can! We invite you to choose the price that works best for you and your family, starting at $6.<ul><li>Pay-What-You-Can all-ages general admission </li><li>$3 Card to Culture (WIC, EBT, MassHealth, ConnectorCare) <a href="https://www.puppetshowplace.org/community-discounts">Learn more →</a></li><li>Members receive discount tickets, priority seating, and more! <a href="https://www.puppetshowplace.org/memberships">Become a Member →</a></li></ul>July 19 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm Get tickets: <a href="https://www.puppetshowplace.org/calendar/2026/07/19/party-animals-by-sarah-nolen-of-puppet-motion">https://www.puppetshowplace.org/calendar/2026/07/19/party-animals-by-sarah-nolen-of-puppet-motion</a> About the Show Party Animals follows five furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party! Meet a bunny with boundless energy, a sloth with social anxiety, a hedgehog wrestling with wrapping, and a skunk who's trying to keep everything cool and under control. Through song, dance, and original rock 'n' roll music by Boston local Phil Berman (of Puppet Playtime &amp; The Holiday Sing-Along), these little stars discover that music can be an exuberant and healthy way to express their inner selves. Party Animals comes from Sarah Nolen (of Puppet Motion) — creator of Judy Saves the Day and Lisa the Wise; and our beloved Resident Artist! The show balances silly antics with deeper truths, all conveyed through traditional hand puppetry performance: the life of the party! Legendary rock star Pete Townshend once said, "Rock 'n' roll might not solve your problems, but it does let you dance all over them" — equally true for children and their grown-ups! After the Show: Meet the Puppets &amp; More! Stay after the show to meet the artists and see the puppets up close! Plus, enjoy a dress-up station, coloring sheets, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk after the performance, from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm! All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 10 Hand puppetry Length: 40 minutes Language: English From Waltham, MA! The development of Party Animals was funded in part by a Family Grant from the Jim Henson Foundation and supported by Puppet Showplace Theater’s Incubator program. Production Credits Original Music Written &amp; Composed <a href="https://www.philberman.net/">Phil Berman</a> Original Music Performed by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pohhock_guitar/?hl=en">Poh Hock Kee</a>,<a href="https://www.dylanjackmusic.com/"> Dylan Jack</a>,<a href="https://anthonyleva.com/"> Tony Leva</a>, Phil Berman, and Sarah Nolen Sound Engineering by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forrestpettengill/?hl=en">Forrest Pettengill</a> Puppets, Set, and Props Created by Sarah Nolen with <a href="http://www.bonnie-duncan.com/">Bonnie Duncan</a>,<a href="https://www.hellocarole.com/"> Carole D’Agostino</a>,<a href="https://www.acgibsonart.com/"> Amanda Gibson</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aerialanimation/?hl=en"> Abigail Baird</a>,<a href="https://fayedupras.com/"> Faye Dupras</a>, and<a href="https://www.hellojessicasimon.com/"> Jessica Simon</a> Props Illustration by <a href="https://www.littlescreatures.com/">Jonathan Little</a> Color Consulting and Fabric Draping Assistance by <a href="https://mkaemmer.com/">Marta Kaemmer</a> Puppet Assembly Assistance by Vincent Campbell About the Artist <a href="https://www.sarahnolen.com/">Sarah Nolen</a> is a puppeteer and filmmaker known for her versatile work across multiple puppetry styles. Originally from Texas, Sarah lives in Waltham, Massachusetts, where she works as a freelance puppeteer, director, and puppet builder for both stage and screen through her company, <a href="https://www.sarahnolen.com/">Puppet Motion</a>.&nbsp; Currently, she is the third-ever <a href="https://www.puppetshowplace.org/resident-artists">resident artist</a> at Puppet Showplace Theater, touring family puppet shows and teaching puppetry to all ages. Most recently, Sarah was a shadow puppet fabricator for A.R.T.'s The Odyssey (2025), built a puppet and puppeteered in Adam McKay's Don’t Look Up (2021), and directed Sandglass Theater's latest puppet production Feral (2024). In June 2025, Sarah premiered Party Animals, <a href="https://www.puppetshowplace.org/touring">a new touring family puppet show </a>with original music by Phil Berman. Contact the Box Office: 617-731-6400 x 101 boxoffice@puppetshowplace.org Get tickets and find more info at: <a href="https://www.puppetshowplace.org/calendar/2026/07/19/party-animals-by-sarah-nolen-of-puppet-motion">https://www.puppetshowplace.org/calendar/2026/07/19/party-animals-by-sarah-nolen-of-puppet-motion</a>

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