Draft:The Puppet Co.
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Comment: Promotional written by someone who says to be Isabel Dawson working for the theater. thesentinel.com and WashingtonTimes.com are a fine start, but perhaps easier to merge with Glen Echo Park for notability. IgelRM (talk) 19:06, 17 April 2024 (UTC)
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The Puppet Co. is a nonprofit theater company based in Glen Echo Park in Glen Echo, Maryland focused on the art of puppetry.[1] It's notable for its annual production of The Nutcracker.[2]
History
[edit]The Puppet Co. has been in residency at Glen Echo Park since its founding in 1983.[3]
In 2004, the Puppet Co. Playhouse opened a 6,400-square-foot space designed exclusively for puppetry in the old arcade building of Glen Echo Park.[4]
In 2018, it was reported that The Puppet Co. "presented over 12,000 performances to a total audience of over two million individuals".[5] Founders Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper retired in 2020.[6] Currently the theatre is under the leadership of Artistic Director Elizabeth Dapo and Executive Director Isabel Dawson.[1]
About
[edit]The Puppet Co. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with major support from the Maryland State Arts Council and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County.[1]
Puppet collection
[edit]The Puppet Co. houses an impressive collection of puppets, including from Tony Sarg, Bil and Cora Baird, and David Wisniewski.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "the Puppet Co". the Puppet Co. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ Amis, Julia (2014-12-01). "'The Nutcracker' at The Puppet Co". DC Theater Arts. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "THE PUPPET CO". Glen Echo Park. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Home for puppets". The Washington Times. 2004-07-24. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "35 Years of Enchantment: The Puppet Co". CultureSpotMC.com. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ Dreisonstok, Mark (2020-02-15). "Puppet Co. Leadership Announce Their Retirement". thesentinel.com. Retrieved 2023-12-10.