Puppetry |

Ages 8 – 11

Puppetry is back! This semester, Jim Henson Foundation-supported puppeteer Sam Rotengold invites participants to turn their favorite stories into miniature productions. Over six weeks, students (ages 8-11) will explore marionettes, table-top puppets, and toy theater as we combine centuries-old traditions with modern materials and our own creativity to build and perform reimagined stagings of beloved books, poems, or tales from our own imaginations.

PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships available on a rolling basis. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.

Scholarship Application

Dates: Apr 13 – May 18, 2026

Times: Mondays; 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Ages: 8 – 11

TUITION: $350

Member discount: $280

PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships available on a rolling basis. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.

Scholarship Application

Faculty

Sam Rotengold (Teaching Artist)

Sam Rotengold is a puppeteer, writer, and arts educator based in Los Angeles. As a Thomas J. Watson fellow, Sam trained in traditional forms of puppetry around the world while exploring empathy and projection across the animate/inanimate divide. His work has been supported by the Jim Henson Foundation and featured at theaters and festivals on five continents. Alongside his art-making, Sam is the Lead Teaching Artist and In-School/Family Engagement Administrator at the Tony Award-winning Pasadena Playhouse, where he creates opportunities for audiences of all ages to explore the performing arts inspired by the shows featured onstage. To the role he brings fifteen years of experience teaching for organizations including The New Victory Theater, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, through which he continues to offer Arts Integration professional development opportunities for classroom teachers across the country. More information at: www.samjaygold.com

Sessions

Puppetry

Monday Class
apr 13 – may 18
4:00 – 5:30 PM

VENUE: pasadena playhouse

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“What is Your Cancellation Policy?”

If participants cancel at least ten (10) days before the start of that class or camp, they may receive a full refund.
Participants cancelling between 9 -1 days before the start of class or camp may receive a 50% refund.
No refunds for classes cancelled the first day of a class or camp, or anytime after the class or camp has started.
Students should have no more than 2 planned absences from their class or camp.
Refunds are issued through our Education Registrar by phone (626-344-8979) or email (education@pasadenaplayhouse.org).

“When is Drop Off and Pick Up?”

We allow a 10 minute window for dropping off and picking up students. The Playhouse cannot be responsible for supervising your student if you bring them to class more than 10 minutes early.

For any other questions, please email the Education Department at education@pasadenaplayhouse.org

Pasadena Playhouse’s Youth & Family Programming would not be possible without the generous support of The Fitzberg Foundation, the Helen and Will Webster Foundation, Apriem Advisors, and the Dwight Stuart Youth Fund.