Gen Con Puppetry Program

Gen Con Puppetry Program The Puppetry Program is in its 10th year at Gen Con & we’re doing it up with awesome events! Don't miss it!

For the sixth year in a row, Gen Con will once again be offering a puppet program, with workshops and seminars on puppetry, both the performance of puppetry, and puppet construction, as well as entertainment events for all ages. The cornerstone event of this program will again be our Late Night Puppet Slam for adults.

Would you like a sneak peek at our schedule of events for 2026??? EXCELLENT! There's a special little way to do that in ...
04/13/2026

Would you like a sneak peek at our schedule of events for 2026??? EXCELLENT! There's a special little way to do that in the comments. 😘

*Ahem* Please give a giant round of applause to the Gen Con Puppetry Program for having all of our "anchor" events submi...
01/26/2026

*Ahem*
Please give a giant round of applause to the Gen Con Puppetry Program for having all of our "anchor" events submitted to Gen Con during the early events submission period! (These would be the events which happen at the same time & day every year.)

Plus lots more of your favorites are saved in the drafts & just need their times gelled up before they're submitted.

PLUS be on the lookout for lots of NEW events once the catalogue goes live! 😍 Only 185 days away!!!!

Cardboard extravaganza achievement unlocked!!!
08/01/2025

Cardboard extravaganza achievement unlocked!!!

Lost at the Con? 🤔 Don't worry, all puppetry program events are perfectly situated in the Marriott across from the India...
07/31/2025

Lost at the Con? 🤔 Don't worry, all puppetry program events are perfectly situated in the Marriott across from the Indiana Convention Center in Indiana Ballroom E... except for the Late Night Puppet Slam, which is probably hiding from the blazing light of day 😜!

Get ready for a dino-blast with pro dino-crafter Michael Schupbach! 🦖 Create your own paper pal in four ridiculously eas...
07/30/2025

Get ready for a dino-blast with pro dino-crafter Michael Schupbach! 🦖 Create your own paper pal in four ridiculously easy steps: Color, Cut, Staple, & RAWR! (Mammals only, sorry reptiles 😜)

Unlock the power of your imagination with Sesame Street's Stacey Gordon! Create your own customized paper puppets and br...
07/29/2025

Unlock the power of your imagination with Sesame Street's Stacey Gordon! Create your own customized paper puppets and bring your wildest dreams to life in a sensory-friendly and easy-to-make experience that will inspire you to reach for the stars! 🌟

-> Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
-> Game ID: KID25ND300662 - https://www.gencon.com/events/300662

Buckle up, buttercup, it's time to get this puppet dance party started! 👻 Choreography is crucial when you're dealing ...
07/29/2025

Buckle up, buttercup, it's time to get this puppet dance party started! 👻 Choreography is crucial when you're dealing with a bunch of fleece-y friends and their humans! 💃 🕺

->Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
->Game ID: WKS25ND300658 - https://www.gencon.com/events/300658

TRIVIA TIME, MUPPET MANIACS! 🎉 Can you handle an hour of ridiculous questions about Sesame Street, The Muppets, Fraggles...
07/29/2025

TRIVIA TIME, MUPPET MANIACS! 🎉 Can you handle an hour of ridiculous questions about Sesame Street, The Muppets, Fraggles, and all things Henson? 🤣 Let's get this puppet party started! 🎉

Warning: Everyone's favorite purple dinosaur may cause excessive smiling, spontaneous dancing, and a sudden urge to beli...
07/29/2025

Warning: Everyone's favorite purple dinosaur may cause excessive smiling, spontaneous dancing, and a sudden urge to believe in yourself! 🦖✨

-> Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
-> Game ID: KID25ND300663 - https://www.gencon.com/events/300663

Can you unleash your inner creative genius and bring a character to life? Learn from Emmy-winning Michael Schupbach and ...
07/29/2025

Can you unleash your inner creative genius and bring a character to life? Learn from Emmy-winning Michael Schupbach and create a screen-ready puppet that'll inspire you to reach new heights! 🎆

Check out this video for a preview of what you will get to do in this workshop! https://youtu.be/G5ERmXdUhvs

-> Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
-> Game ID: WKS25ND300656 - https://www.gencon.com/events/300656

Puppet mastery, here you come! 🎉 Learn the art of arm rod wizardry with Emmy-winning designer Michael Schupbach and disc...
07/28/2025

Puppet mastery, here you come! 🎉 Learn the art of arm rod wizardry with Emmy-winning designer Michael Schupbach and discover the hilarious secrets to making your puppets sassy, smooth, and seriously entertaining!

-> Friday, August 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
-> Game ID: WKS25ND300657 - https://www.gencon.com/events/300657

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