The LA Puppet Fest 2014 opens with an “April Fools’ Puppet Ball” at Mickys today.
The Puppet Fest is a greater Los Angeles celebration dedicated to promoting the art of puppetry through performances and workshops with events in places ranging from Santa Monica to West Los Angeles. Over 25 events are scheduled, many appropriate for children and families, as well as adult-only programs. Among those participating in this year’s LA Puppet Fest are Puppet School, Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams, LA Guild of Puppetry, Little Stage Puppet Theater, Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Rogue Artists, Sock Puppet Theater, Beth Peterson, Leslie K. Gray and Gina Pavlova.