DPG Performers
That Puppet Guy
Brad Lowe, Puppeteer and Past President of the Detroit Puppeteers Guild, has been delighting audiences with his large colorful puppets on stage, television and film for more than 40 years. His unique combination of music, comedy and state-of-the-art puppetry has garnered him several coveted awards including the seal of approvals from the "Committee for Children's Television", "Action for Children's Television", Puppeteers of America's Paul McPharlin Award and two Emmy Awards. That Puppet Guy provide performances, design, build puppets and offer puppet making workshops. An entertaining and educational puppet experience that will spark the imagination of any child who has ever wanted a closer look, a question answered… or a dream inspired!
248-681-9005
Kevin Kammeraad and the Cooperfly Puppet Troupe
Kevin loves to perform, write, draw, sing, make things, and wonder about possibilities. He is an award-winning artist, performer, and children's author of several books and CDs. Along with Justin Haveman, they are two artists with a cast of puppets, a variety of vignettes, a suitcase of songs, and a bundle of energy; all coming together to interact, invigorate, and leave audiences feeling great!
Mary Ellen Clark
Playing the role of the clown, puppeteer, magician, and many other characters. Mary Ellen Clark weaves her skills in magic, music, puppetry, balloon theatre, game playing, teaching, movement, juggling, and face painting into a variety of themes. As many as 30 individuals from the audience appear on stage throughout the show as characters in short plays, musical numbers, and in other activities.
313-273-6716
Herdsmen Puppets
Family fun puppet shows directed by James Ellis and family. Stories told by Eli, the 100-year-old puppet, with themes such as cowboys, pirates, fairytales and much more. Educational shows with Science Professor Gizmo, presented for 4 years at the Toledo Children Hospital. Puppet Church events are also available that bring thoughts of the Bible to life with puppets!
PuppetART Theater
PuppetART Theater has been an active non-profit puppet theater, studio, and museum in downtown Detroit for the past 15 years; Showcasing a diverse repertory of ten shows, great for all ages! PuppetART offers various educational workshops, school field-trips, tours, birthday rentals, community space, and internships.
Lois Sprengnether Keel
LoiS offers a wide variety of storytelling programs, many including puppets, and workshops on making easy puppets; How to use puppets in storytelling; and resources for creating puppet programs. There's even a signing puppet to teach A Fun Introduction to American Sign Language.
248.625.5848
Chris Clark
Chris has been performing for over 25 years. His show includes a variety of magic tricks, juggling, puppets, comedy and balloon sculptures. He uses audience participation to capture your attention and keep you laughing. Chris has competed in the U.S.A. National Juggling Championships. A guest might get picked to come up and assist him with a juggling trick.