Discover the transformative power of puppetry with Jim Henson Foundation Award winner and SHAKE Producing Artistic Director Josh Rice. Along with his talented team, he will reveal how puppetry illuminates text, ignites creativity, and forges new pathways for self-expression beyond societal and linguistic boundaries.

This interactive discussion features industry experts and local actors, culminating in a hands-on exploration of how everyday objects can be used as tools for puppetry, storytelling, and cross-cultural communication, perfect for audiences aged 12 and up.

AMFA Members are invited to enjoy a complimentary drink before the program begins during Member Mingle in the Cultural Living Room.

About Josh Rice
Rice is the co-founder and Producing Artistic Director of Shake Productions, as well as the founder of the New York State Puppet Festival. He is also a recipient of a 2024 Jim Henson Foundation Production Grant.

His current production, Kayfabe, a puppet wrestling entertainment spectacular, explores the crossroads of traditional forms of puppetry and popular culture.