History of Puppetry in the Twin Cities & Behind-the-Scenes Tour at In the Heart of the Beast Theater

The Twin Cities are home to a thriving and active community of puppeteers. From large scale spectacles like the May Day Parade and Barebones, to shows in parks and in theaters, puppetry has had a home here for more than a hundred years.

Jennings Mergenthal, a puppeteer and historian will share from their ongoing research project, exploring oral histories and archival sources to uncover the origins of this community. We'll explore the park pageants, department store window shows and government funded public service announcements that captivated generations of Minnesotans.

Meet inside the main entrance at the new Heart of the Beast and Mask Theatre Storefront - 2411 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405

If event is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.