Ghoulish Glimpses: Haunted Puppetry on Stage & Screen!

As Halloween draws near, prepare for an enchanting and eerie evening with Ghoulish Glimpses: Haunted Puppetry on Stage & Screen at the Philosophical Research Society (PRS). This unique, spine-tingling event brings together the magical worlds of Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams and the Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry, filling the historic grounds of PRS with a captivating cast of puppet ghosts, ghouls, and supernatural beings.

In this one-of-a-kind collaboration, the event delves into the mysterious lore of Halloween, exploring age-old ghost stories, the supernatural, and esoteric autumnal traditions through the artistry of puppetry. Talented puppeteers and their mesmerizing creations will haunt every corner of PRS’s venue—from the screen to the courtyard, Lecture Room, lobby, and library—with live performance installations sure to send shivers down your spine.

The evening begins with looping live performances, giving attendees the chance to witness each spooky vignette up close, presented by the talented puppeteers from the LA Guild of Puppetry. Following these immersive performances, a curated selection of hauntingly delightful Halloween puppet short films from Handmade Puppet Dreams will be showcased. To cap off the night, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in an enlightening Q&A session with the evening’s artists, where they can dive deeper into the mystical world of puppetry.

This event, made possible through the combined forces of the LA Guild of Puppetry, Handmade Puppet Dreams, and PRS, promises to be an unforgettable Halloween celebration for all ages. Whether you’re a fan of the eerie or the esoteric, Ghoulish Glimpses offers a magical journey into the haunted realms of puppetry. Don’t miss this chance to experience Halloween in a truly unique and artistic way!