3rd International Puppet Fringe Festival
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International Puppet Fringe Festival is pleased to announce its complete programming schedule, set to take place August 9 –13, 2023 in the Lower East Side.
As the only international festival dedicated to puppetry, it is organized by Teatro SEA, Grupo Morán (The Morán Group) and The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Education Center. With a diverse lineup of performances from all over the world, the festival will showcase the artistry and creativity of puppetry. Puppet Fringe will feature an eclectic array of public performances and events daily – open to all! A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August 8 at 10pm to take place at 107 Suffolk Street.
The New York Times raved of the festival “Something lighthearted and uplifting, but also thought-provoking and as varied as the city itself.”
Time Out New York exclaimed “A celebration of diversity, inclusion and beautiful performances.” ABC New York said, “An explosion of color, culture and music!”
Prepare to witness an awe-inspiring display of talent at Puppet Fringe 2023! With a captivating “Halloween in August” theme, we will take our audiences on a mesmerizing journey into a realm brimming with wonder and enchantment, as we pay tribute to the remarkable Ralph Lee.“” says Dr. Manuel Morán, Founder of the International Puppet Fringe Festival.
The kick-off event will be on August 9th at 6pm outside of the Clemente Soto Vélez Center in the Lower East Side of Manhattan (107 Suffolk Street, NYC), with a mini-Halloween Procession where puppeteers will take to the streets with their favorite fun and spooky puppets to emulate the famous Village Halloween parade, created by Mr. Lee each October. Lee was known for his visionary, surreal life-size puppets that have become a feature in NYC parades, theatres and public celebrations.
Partners for the festival include the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), the Hispanic Federation, UNIMA-USA, The Jim Henson Foundation, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Taiwan Cultural Center, Ralph Lee’s Mettawee River Company, The Village Halloween Parade, the Taipei Cultural Center in New York, Ministry of Culture, Republic of China (Taiwan), NYC Councilmembers Christopher Marte, Carlina Rivera, NYC Speaker Adrienne Adams, and more.
The 2023 International Puppet Fringe Festival promises to be an unforgettable experience, whether you are a puppet enthusiast, an art lover, or simply looking for a fun and family friendly event to attend. Find the full program at puppetfringenyc.com.