Puppetprov: Improv with Puppets

Step into the wild, expressive world of Puppetprov, a crash course in combining puppetry with improvised comedy. Whether you’re new to puppets or a seasoned improviser looking to add a fresh skill to your toolkit, this 4-week class will teach you how to bring characters to life on your hand.

You’ll explore the fundamentals of puppetry, including eye focus, lip sync, character movement, and puppet-body language, while learning how to integrate puppets into improvised scenes. Through games, short-form exercises, and scene work, you’ll build the confidence to make bold choices, create distinct puppet personas, and connect with your scene partners and audience, even when you’re hiding behind a sock with googly eyes.

By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to perform short scenes and group games with puppets as your scene partners or creative extensions of yourself. Whether you’re channeling chaotic Muppet energy or discovering grounded depth through felt and foam, Puppetprov invites you to play, explore, and delight.

Prerequisites: Improv 2 or equivalent