East Lyme Puppetry Project Inc.
Sharing the history, culture and art of puppetry with the wider community

ANNOUNCING OUR 2024 SPRING SEASON!

4/7/24 “Oma” by Sandglass Theater

5/19/24 “The Legend of the Banana Kid” by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers

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Our Vision

East Lyme Puppetry Project Inc. is a nonprofit group of local artists and teachers. Giving to our community is our main goal. Together we bring local puppetry troupes, kids puppetry art workshops and more to Southeastern Connecticut. Collaborating with other charities like Care and Share help us teach not only arts and culture, but also the importance of community.

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Come join in the fun of watching high quality puppet shows from around New England, performing right here in East Lyme.
(featured photo by Tanglewood Marionettes)

Events

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Our goal is to encourage student creativity, appreciation of the arts and the enjoyment of collaboration. Because of this, we work to develop and implement student workshops that emphasize script writing, set design, sound, lighting, stages, puppet building and production.

Workshops

Our Community

Community working together makes a better tomorrow. Help ELPPI to teach children why it’s important to give back.

Community

'The Secret' by Dick Waterman

We are developing our first original puppet show about the first battle submarine. Scroll right or left to check out some of our production photos and be sure to sign up for our email list to receive updates on ‘The Secret’, and other news and events.
Title sequence shadow puppet by Stephen Marks Hamilton
Progression of Dr. Benjamin Gale from ‘The Secret’. Design and body sculpt by Candice Burridge, head sculpt by Corinne Bachand, painted by Candice Burridge.
Our very own Candice Burridge building Dr. Benjamin Gale.
Various marionettes currently in production for ‘The Secret’.
Modern kitchen scene by Norma DeGraft.
Details of David Bushnell’s historically accurate costuming, designed and hand-sewn by the very talented Sarah Murphy.
Progression of our Nathan Hale marionette. Design, head sculpt and paint by Corinne Bachand, body sculpt by Candice Burridge.
Head sculpt in progress.
Head of Nathan Hale about to be drilled to prep for assembly.
Candice Burridge painting the bar maid.
Stage by Dick Waterman.
Details from the barmaid’s costume. Designed and hand-sewn by Sarah Murphy.
Head sculpts of Ezra Lee and Israel Putnam, by Corinne Bachand.
Costume detail of Barmaid and Dr. Ben Gale, designed and hand-sewn by Sarah Murphy.
Tiny hand being prepped for assembly.
Fireplace scenery by the very talented Norma DeGraft.
Marionette joint fitting. These are going to make some strong knees for our Nathan Hale marionette.
Nathan Hale costume detail, designed and hand-sewn by Sarah Murphy.
Nathan Hale costume detail, designed and hand-sewn by Sarah Murphy.
Paint details of Ezra Lee and Israel Putnam. Both marionettes by Corinne Bachand.
Wig creation for Nathan Hale using wool yarn and needle felting, by Sarah Murphy.