WP Puppet Theatre’s Definition of a Puppet:
The Animation of an Inanimate Object in front of an Audience. 
We were pleased to partner with Oldman Watershed Council at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta, in March of 2018, with a Fish Stick puppet workshop. Participants made some simple puppets and an aquatic habitat complete with clean, clear water and healthy riparian vegetation. Then, they recorded a quick clip using their handcrafted puppets. This … Continue reading Puppetry Helps Kids Learn how to Respect our Rivers!
Our Artistic Director, Wendy Passmore Godfrey, featured on Darryl Janz’s Inspiring Alberta, on CTV Calgary, May 29, 2018:
Calling all educators and professionals who work with children and youth! The Puppet Power 2018: Story Conference presents key learnings and tools vital to professionals in education, healthcare and therapy. Puppetry is not only an effective learning tool in the classroom but can also be a valuable healing tool. Come to the whole conference to learn more or get tickets to a workshop … Continue reading Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers and Childcare Workers
Calling all performing artists, writers, drama teachers and puppeteers! Spark your imagination and learn new skills at the Puppet Power 2018: Story, Conference on Applied Puppetry. From script writing to puppet manipulation, there are over a dozen talks and hands-on workshops to choose from by presenters who have used puppetry to shape communities and challenge … Continue reading Calling all performing artists, writers, drama teachers and puppeteers!