Our First Annual Fundraiser. Information coming May 10th! More information at socksonmyhands.org
“Shadows in the Dark”
Join Trivia Puppet Company as they perform a series of shadow theatre vignettes meant to bring mirth, merriment, joy (and Puppets) to the deepest and darkest part of Winter.
Dustin Curtis - puppeteer
Artists At the Center is a multi-year collaboration between Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Center, with support from Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition and the communities adjacent to Seattle Center campus. The project is made possible by a 10-year grant from Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken.
Join us as we introduce emerging and established artists and celebrate their talent on a newly revitalized Seattle Center campus. Artists are given a performance opportunity, allowing them to connect with new audiences, display their talents and advance their careers. Visitors to campus and the surrounding neighborhood benefit from surprising and delightful pop-up performances throughout the year. Each year, artists are selected with an equity and social justice lens, ensuring equitable representation for underserved and emerging artists. Artistic genres include music, dance, theater, demonstrations, and multi-disciplinary work.
The Socks on my Hands puppet slam returns to entertain us in the deepest and darkest weeks of winter. With the holidays slowly fading behind us, let these puppeteers dazzle you with our theme Shadows on the Snow. A new winter tradition, Shadows on the Snow seeks to present enchanting short-form puppetry produced by local puppeteers and by curious artists of all backgrounds as they seek to experiment with puppetry as a medium. Greet 2024 with a light-hearted and fun-filled evening.
The Socks on my Hands Puppet Slam presents short puppetry acts intended for an adult audience. This event is recommended for ages 16+.
This series is supported by the generosity of The Puppet Slam Network and Trivia Puppet Company
Founded in 2023 to serve south King County, Pierce County and other areas of Washington State; SOMHPS seeks to bring performance opportunities to various diverse communities to allow creative experimentation and exposure to the puppetry arts. Our hope is to recruit future storytellers and empower them by exploring their creative force through the universal language of puppetry. Each created piece is the potential start to a new and more diverse generation of artists and puppeteers. We also wish to awaken the passion in each individual who participates while supporting them both in creating a space and by offering support through access to professional puppeteers.
This Slam is produced by Socks on my Hands Productions, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
As the dust settles from another hauntingly delightful Halloween season, the darkness lingers on in our spine-tingling show. Prepare to be mesmerized and thrilled as Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam: Volume 24 offers a kaleidoscope of eerie entertainment that extends the spirit of Halloween well into November.
This one-of-a-kind puppetry extravaganza is here to keep the spooky spirit alive and features a lineup of talented puppeteers who have crafted an array of acts that will transport you into a world of ghostly wonder. From a thrilling tale of inner struggle during a highwire act to a couple discovering their kinky sides, each act will leave you breathless and entertained.
Join us for an evening of Fussy Cloud’s blend of quirky puppet variety cabaret that promises mystery, wonder, and enchantment. Tickets for this spectacle are available now, but hurry – they're disappearing faster than ghosts at dawn! Don't miss the chance to be a part of this post-Halloween treat for all lovers of the macabre.
~ Artists Scheduled to Appear ~
Frechettist Marionettist (PDX)
Shadow Girls Cult
West of Roan (Bellingham)
Gelatin Factory
Trivia Puppet Company
Vox Fabuli Puppets
Half Pint Puppets
Manny Positions
ZingArts
Hosted by Tootsie Spangles
Produced in Association with Theatre Off Jackson.
***recommended for adults only***
Postponed to 10/23 due to weather. Join us for an evening of shadow puppets reviewing a brief visual presentation of Fashion Herstory. There will also be performances of large-scale shadow puppet shorts and a crankie!
Don’t miss out on this wonderful way to close out Georgetown Art Attack. Located at the back entrance of Prairie Underground, this event is brought to you by the Georgetown Arts and Culture Association and the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture.
Join us for our Uptown Artist performance. 8pm-8:30pm. Free and open to all.
ussy Cloud Puppet Slam Volume 23
“Lisa Frank Apocalypse”
May 19 & 20
8pm
Live and In Person at Theatre Off Jackson
ticket tiers:
$30 - Patron Level - These tickets help us subsidize our PWYC tickets.
$15 - General Admission - The standard ticket price.
PWYC - Pay-What-You-Choose
buy tickets:
click4tix.com/FussyCloud
After 10 years, our beloved co-producer Rachel Jackson is stepping away from Fussy Cloud. We let her choose our theme this time as a going away present and of course she came up with “Lisa Frank Apocalypse.” We’d love for you to join us and send her off in style with Fussy Cloud’s usual unusual blend of quirky puppet variety cabaret from the talented puppeteers of the Pacific Northwest.
We and Theatre Off Jackson want you all to be safe and comfortable, so bring your mask. One performance will be filmed for later streaming.
Hosted by Tootsie Spangles
~ Artists Scheduled to Appear ~
Kettlehead Studios
Philip Geurin*
Puppet Therapy
Puppeteers for Fears
Shadow Girls Cult
Trivia Puppet Company
Vox Fabuli Puppets
Works of Gina's
Zoo Pack Puppets
*indicates an artist new to Fussy Cloud
FILMING
One of the performances will be filmed for streaming in June 2023. Please note that due to the layout of the performance space, images of audience members may be captured on film.
Produced by Rachel Jackson, Zane Exactly, and Cassie Bray
Videography by Michael Falcone
Banner design by Cassie Bray
Recommended for adult audiences.
Funding made possible in part by the Puppet Slam Network and 4Culture.
Produced in Association with Theatre Off Jackson.
Fiscally sponsored by Shunpike.
ACCESSIBILITY
- TOJ can be accessed via wheelchair and other mobility devices through the alley entrance. If you need accessible seating, please email fussycloudpuppetslam@gmail.com in advance.
- These performances are not ASL interpreted.
- The venue is not scent-free.
COVID SAFETY
- Symptom- and exposure-free: Please ensure your full group is free of cold, flu, COVID or other contagious symptoms on the day of the show, and that no one is in an observation or quarantine period due to a confirmed case of, or exposure to, a contagious condition.
- If you purchase an in-person ticket, and change your mind for any reason, we will exchange your tickets for the Stream.
Requirements for Entry to Theatre Off Jackson (TOJ)
- Audience members and staff must wear masks throughout the venue.
buy tickets:
click4tix.com/FussyCloud
In order to promote the health and safety of our guests, TOJ has:
• Updated our HVAC filtration system
• Purchased air purifiers for public areas
• Made hand sanitizer available in public areas
• Implemented frequent cleaning and sanitizing protocols of high-touch areas during shows
• Required audience members and staff members to wear masks
• Required all staff members be vaccinated against COVID-19
• Designated a COVID safety specialist who will be present at all performances to ensure compliance
Additional COVID Safety Provisions
• We have placed a plexiglass shield between patrons and staff at the bar and box office stations.
• The COVID Safety Specialist will have extra masks available in case anyone forgets one.
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The time of hibernation has officially ended. We’ve made it through a long, dark winter and now we are ready to collectively embrace the coming of spring. These seasonal transitions are especially notable because they signal a turning point. We witness the return of the light, longer days, new growth and a natural reset.
We wish to welcome back in the light with you. The clouds have lifted and so shall we. Emerging from our safe spaces to create new ones both with and within our community.
Join Trivia Puppet Company on Friday, March 31st from 7-9pm for an Opening Night Party in Seneca Plaza. There, you will have a chance to meet the artists and soak in the light from every angle.
Join the Puget sound puppetry festival as we bring puppet magic to Downtown Renton. We will host a day of performances, outdoor activities, and an evening film screening all while inviting you to explore and support the local shops and restaurants.
12:00p- Milo The Magnificent (Renton Ikea Theatre)
1:30p- The Adventures of Basstronaut (Piazza Park)
2:00p- Paper Puppet Opera Workshop (Piazza Park)
3:00p- Professor Humbug's Flea Circus (Piazza Park)
4:00p- Salamagundi - the puppet Variety Show (Renton Ikea Theatre)
7:00p-Short Films: Kidscapes (Renton Ikea Theatre)
Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams
It’s true! We are excited to return to the stage! It’s been two and a half long years. We’re looking forward to sharing puppet stories with you in person again. Join me and other talented puppeteers from the Pacific Northwest for some creative and quirky puppet variety cabaret. tix: https://buff.ly/3yuET0O
Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam and Theatre Off Jackson want you all to be safe and comfortable, so bring your mask, plus vax proof and ID or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hrs of the show. One performance will be filmed for later streaming.
Join us as Peppercorn and Mr. Ruffles celebrate another merry turkey together. This short will be posted on the Peppercorn YouTube Channel on Tuesday, December 21 2021 for all to enjoy. From our puppet family to yours, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!
An afternoon full of Puppet fun! Centered on local puppeteers of Western Washington and a special visiting guest. A recording of this event will be available to ticket holders to view for 48 hours following the festival.
We are so pleased to be able to join you after a long pause from March 2020. Due to the evolving nature of the pandemic, we have chosen to connect with you virtually for everyone's safety. Please join us as we showcase performers from Western Washington and feature a very special guest all the way from North Carolina.
Puppet Companies joining us: Vox Fabuli, The Zoo Pack, Enormousface
Starring very special guest: Tarish "Jeghetto" Pipkins
Also featuring family-friendly puppet short films by Heather Henson's Handmade Puppet Dreams. This event is brought to you in part by: 4Culture, The Puppeteers of Puget Sound, the Awesome Foundation, Kendall's DJ & Event, Half-Pint Puppets, Washington Hall, and Puppeteers of America: Pacific Northwest Region.
It’s Fussy Cloud’s 10th Birthday Slam and you’re all invited! This show will be a little different, though as usual we’ll present you with a first-rate puppet variety cabaret featuring talented puppeteers from the Pacific Northwest. Some of our beloved slam regulars are creating pieces especially for this slam. Friends from the past are dropping in to say congratulations, and share their favorite Fussy Cloud moments. Thanks to the magic of live streaming, we hope you will be celebrating along with us from wherever you happen to be!
Hosted by Rebecca Mmm Davis
~ Artists Scheduled to Appear ~
Dust in Your Eyes
Gavin Cummins
Puppetlandia
Trivia Puppet Company
Vox Fabuli Puppets
Works of Gina’s
The Zoo Pack
…plus other special guests!
Funding made possible in part by the Puppet Slam Network. Fiscally sponsored by Shunpike.
poster design by Cassie Bray and Zane Exactly
***recommended for adults only***
Join Trivia Puppet Company as we celebrate this brilliant virtual puppet festival. We are pleased to offer both “Amour De Loup” and “It’s a Bit Gruff” for your enjoyment. Streamed live on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Shadows-Across-The-Globe-103213718514611 and tickets for other parts of the festival here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shadows-across-the-globe-shadow-puppetry-festival-tickets-158635542177?fbclid=IwAR1-z6pqBhUFUDD0HoOEbmjSqw6UQD-WtiaaBbQSDp22abJX2PF1L9pD8p0
This Seattle-based Puppet slam is at it again! Join us as we premiere a new shadow piece “Theseus”. This work-in-progress focuses on the Hero’s adventure to Crete and the struggle with the Minotaur. We are very excited to introduce this piece to you! Tickets are pay-what-you-can and issued by Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam. Tickets Here
