ArtsUP! LA announces Late Nite at the Puppet Asylum, a special one-night puppetry slam presented by Nite at the Puppet Asylum and Strings & Things Puppet Theatre at the Blue Door Theater in Culver City on Saturday, November 8 at 8pm.
Hosted by Joyce Hutter with emcee Cat’s Pajamas, the 90-minute show combines the phenomenon of adult puppetry featuring local artists, comedians, magicians, and musicians, as well as short-form puppetry videos from around the country via open submissions. It’s time to laugh at an extraordinary evening of puppetry mayhem fueled by talented puppet artists and performers whose works range from the hilarious and/or evocative to totally experimental.
This event is generously supported by The Puppet Slam Network, run by Heather Henson (daughter of legendary puppeteer Jim Henson) who, in her own right, is a visionary puppet artist, director, and producer that creates transformative and educational experiences which honor Mother Earth and inspire people to nurture the planet. The Network’s mission is to create a treasure trove of puppeteers around the world to incite puppetry whenever and wherever possible around the world.
Host Joyce Hutter, a puppet designer, storyteller, and the artistic director of Strings & Things Puppet Theatre, uses a medley of styles and mediums to create elegant shadow and hand puppets, life-size mechanical puppets, and rod and body puppets to entertain both children and adult audiences. Her mission is to bring puppet theatre performances to life with insightful messages, a social conscience, and a sense of humor to enlighten, educate and challenge viewers. Joyce is also a scenic designer at theaters in the greater Los Angeles area, including ArtsUP! LA and The Blue Door.
Blue Door Theater, 9617 Venice Blvd. in Culver City, CA 90232
General admission tickets are $15 at the door or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/late-nite-at-the-puppet-asylum-tickets
