Adult Programming
The Artless Bards Present: Comedy at the Puppet Co.!
The Artless Bards, DC's longest-running Shakespearean Improv Comedy troupe, is proud to present a night of improv, sketch, and stand-up comedy in support of the Puppet Co. Playhouse.
May 23rd from 7PM-8:30PM (doors at 6:30, show at 7)
Featuring:
The Artless Bards, Ashley Nimmo, Meridian Hill Comedy, Michael Schuirmann, Ingrid and Mollie, ...and more!
Ticket Levels:
Finger Puppet Level: $15
Hand Puppet Level: $25
Marionette Level: $35
Cash bar with beer/wine/cider, non alcoholic drinks, and snacks available!
Line-up is subject to change. Questions? Call the box office at 301.634.5380
We are instituting varied pricing levels for our Adult Evening performances make theatre more accessible. The ticket levels do not come with specific perks or different seating unless stated. Please choose the pricing that you are able to so that we may continue to produce more work and support the puppetry arts!
Adult Events
Puppet Slams are an evening of short-form puppetry skits. Sponsored by the Puppet Slam Network, Puppet Slams often give experienced puppeteers a chance to show off a newly built puppet or follow an idea. Previous skits have included an abridged shadow puppet version of Peer Gynt, dinosaur puppets recounting Shakespeare, and duck Céline Djon singing of her love for Big Bird.
Next Slam: July 25th
Photo of Mollie Greenberg at 2025 Puppet Slam, taken by Sage Cassamas.
Puppet Slams
An adult variety show combining puppetry, burlesque, and drag, Witching Hours have become infamous for a great time! Our last Witching Hour in November of 2025 was curated and produced by Jamie Wood.
Witching Hour has it’s own socials:
Facebook: Witching Hour
Instagram: @PuppetWitchingHour
Bluesky: @PuppetWitchingHour
Photo of Paige O’Malley and Dr. Torcher at 2025 Witching Hour, taken by Steve Parke.
Witching Hour
Curated by Stephen Major, these comedy nights bring improv, sketch, and stand-up comedians to share a puppetry-inspired night of laughs. Our Comedy Night in December of 2025 featured the Artless Bards, Steve Has Friends, Beep Vs The Sea Improv, and Meridian Hill’s Sketch Comedy.
Next Comedy Night: May 23rd
Comedy Nights
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Want to sponsor a Puppet Slam or similar event? Email us at events@thepuppetco.org