Puppetry Arts Institute presents “The Three Billy Goats Gruff Meet the Mysterious Creature,” performed by Papa and Jackie Wright, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Performance location is at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence, Mo. The mysterious creature out means the troll but can he trick the goats? Following each performance will be an interactive program where children can participate with musical instruments.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net.
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “The Three Billy Goats Gruff Meet the Mysterious Creature,” performed by Papa and Jackie Wright, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Performance location is at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence, Mo. The mysterious creature out means the troll but can he trick the goats? Following each performance will be an interactive program where children can participate with musical instruments.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net.
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Mr. Puppet,” performed by Bob Abdou, on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. This show features ventriloquism, marionettes and audience participation that will have you laugh out loud, scream for joy and just put a smile on your face.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Mr. Puppet,” performed by Bob Abdou, on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. This show features ventriloquism, marionettes and audience participation that will have you laugh out loud, scream for joy and just put a smile on your face.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Playlets by Hazelle,” performed by Nancy Clark, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. Hazelle’s Marionettes come to life through original puppet scripts written under the direction of their creator, Hazelle Rollins.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Playlets by Hazelle,” performed by Nancy Clark, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. Hazelle’s Marionettes come to life through original puppet scripts written under the direction of their creator, Hazelle Rollins.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Show Me Missouri,” performed by Kraig Kensinger & Company, on Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 11 a.m. and Friday, July 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. An American 250 Revue Spectacular, celebrating Missouri and the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Show Me Missouri,” performed by Kraig Kensinger & Company, on Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 11 a.m. and Friday, July 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. An American 250 Revue Spectacular, celebrating Missouri and the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Show Me Missouri,” performed by Kraig Kensinger & Company, on Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 11 a.m. and Friday, July 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. An American 250 Revue Spectacular, celebrating Missouri and the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Show Me Missouri,” performed by Kraig Kensinger & Company, on Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 11 a.m. and Friday, July 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. An American 250 Revue Spectacular, celebrating Missouri and the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Show Me Missouri,” performed by Kraig Kensinger & Company, on Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 11 a.m. and Friday, July 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. An American 250 Revue Spectacular, celebrating Missouri and the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Bear Frolics,” performed by Kraig Kensinger, on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11 a.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. Bear Puppets of all kinds (including a visit by Big Mama Bear) perform and entertain.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Bear Frolics,” performed by Kraig Kensinger, on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. Bear Puppets of all kinds (including a visit by Big Mama Bear) perform and entertain.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Nacho and Yoyo’s Escapades,” performed by Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre, on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. A bilingual Spanish/English puppet show.
Lupita and her brother, Juanito, get up early and take their pet chihuahua along to watch the circus train come into town. Yoyo the monkey jumps off the train, and he and Nacho, the chihuahua, run off together. What kind of mischief will they get into? Will the children find them? Will they make Yoyo go back to the circus?
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Nacho and Yoyo’s Escapades,” performed by Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre, on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. A bilingual Spanish/English puppet show.
Lupita and her brother, Juanito, get up early and take their pet chihuahua along to watch the circus train come into town. Yoyo the monkey jumps off the train, and he and Nacho, the chihuahua, run off together. What kind of mischief will they get into? Will the children find them? Will they make Yoyo go back to the circus?
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “The Littlest Angel,” performed by Kraig Kensinger and Company, on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 11 a.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “The Littlest Angel,” performed by Kraig Kensinger and Company, on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 11 a.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net
Puppetry Arts Institute presents “The Littlest Angel,” performed by Kraig Kensinger and Company, on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 11 a.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net