The 2021 Online UConn Spring Puppet Slam will take place via the Ballard Institute Facebook Live on Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m. ET! Funding made possible by The Puppet Slam Network.
UConn Puppet Slams encourage new, experimental works and celebrate all forms of puppet and object performance, and the global diversity of techniques, traditions, and artistries ranging from string marionettes to hand puppets, rod puppets, shadow theater, object performance, television puppetry, toy theater, stop-motion animation, and digital puppetry.
We are now accepting proposals for live OR recorded performances. We especially encourage people with ideas for a live performance to come forward!
If you would like to propose a show, please complete the submission form by Monday, 3/1: https://forms.gle/Tuuc4JcwxQaYqVvS7.
All experience levels are accepted.
For more information, please contact the Ballard Institute: Call 860.486.8580 or email bimp@uconn.edu
*Please note: End time provided is an estimate to fulfill a web form requirement; contact the Ballard Institute for specifics on performance length.