Puppet Programs for Everyone

Whether you are a teacher, parent, educational professional, mental health professional, or kid at heart who loves the value of play and story, we offer many programs to provide you with an immersive puppet experience.

Black and white logo with the text "Bakster and Bird" inside a rectangular border.
Illustration of Bakster the mouse with white hair and whiskers  against a white background.
Illustration of Bird with a red head and white feathers
Cyborg-like gold head with title

GENUS 394Wz is a visually and musically rich hybrid puppet theatre–film production.

Performer/director - Wendy Passmore-Godfrey
Cinematographer/post production - Gil Ngai
Conceived and created by -

Karin Millson and Wendy Passmore-Godfrey

WORKSHOPS

Puppet Workshops and Residencies

Workshops are offered in-person and can be designed to meet your particular needs or situations. Available for children, youth, adults - including professional development.

PUPPET SHOWS

In Person Puppet Shows

Small ‘in-person' puppet shows for children are easy to host in a classroom or living room.
Enjoy a short puppet show followed by puppet making fun!

PUPPETS ON FILM

Videos and Screenings

Our favourite stories from past productions as short puppet films.
Available on-demand in our shop OR as an in-person hosted sceening.

PUPPET POWER CONFERENCE

Exploring the theory and practice, and the power and potential,
of puppetry to do ‘good in the world’

Launched in 2001, past themes have included existentialism, multiculturalism and diversity, literacy, therapy, social action, and intergenerational connection.

The in-person and online events feature local, Canadian, and international master puppeteers presenting inspiring talks, how-to workshops, panels, and performances. Testimonials show that the event has lasting value. It is relevant and useful for educators, therapists, helping professionals, artists, students, thought leaders, and idea generators.