Step right up and allow Z Puppets to astound you with our glow-in-the-dark Ping Pong ball spectacular. Acrobats! Tightrope Walkers! Clowns! Wild Animals! All 100% Ping Pong Balls guaranteed to glow in the dark! Catch these dazzling thrills and marvels of grace and you will never look at table tennis the same way again!

Recommended for ages 2 and up.

"Bursts at the seams with wild energy, creative genius and sheer fun!”

– Minnesota History Center

The Comical Misadventures of Mr. Punch is a madcap, call-and-response, hand puppet romp. When the Baby goes missing, Mr. Punch sets out to the rescue — unleashing mischief and mayhem all the way.  Tangling with a crocodile, a policeman and the devil himself, Mr. Punch presents a travesty of manners in which the children must keep the puppets from misbehaving and the Baby triumphs in the end.

“Ingenius!” — City Pages

The Comical Misadventures of Mr. Punch is a madcap, call-and-response, hand puppet romp. When the Baby goes missing, Mr. Punch sets out to the rescue — unleashing mischief and mayhem all the way.  Tangling with a crocodile, a policeman and the devil himself, Mr. Punch presents a travesty of manners in which the children must keep the puppets from misbehaving and the Baby triumphs in the end.

“Ingenius!” — City Pages

The Comical Misadventures of Mr. Punch is a madcap, call-and-response, hand puppet romp. When the Baby goes missing, Mr. Punch sets out to the rescue — unleashing mischief and mayhem all the way.  Tangling with a crocodile, a policeman and the devil himself, Mr. Punch presents a travesty of manners in which the children must keep the puppets from misbehaving and the Baby triumphs in the end.

“Ingenius!” — City Pages

The Comical Misadventures of Mr. Punch is a madcap, call-and-response, hand puppet romp. When the Baby goes missing, Mr. Punch sets out to the rescue — unleashing mischief and mayhem all the way.  Tangling with a crocodile, a policeman and the devil himself, Mr. Punch presents a travesty of manners in which the children must keep the puppets from misbehaving and the Baby triumphs in the end.

“Ingenius!” — City Pages

Premiering Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 pm CST

Available on demand for 2 weeks only

A SPECIAL FREE ONLINE EVENT

Presented by

Jewish Community Relations Council in partnership with American Indian OIC

Click this link to register for this free Zoom event

An online showcase of work from Culture Coalition (students at Takoda Prep High School and Bet Shalom Congregation) followed by Z Puppets' award-winning audio drama about finding the next step forward in life’s narrow places.

Hear the youths' collaboratively-written Land Acknowledgement

Watch animated video shorts they made with Z Puppets

Take In Through the Narrows, Z Puppets' audio drama intertwining stories of the Red Sea with the Trail of Tears. Featuring the music of Greg Herriges.

Stay for a Q & A with Culture Coalition and Z Puppets.

Recommended for ages 10+

Step right up and allow Z Puppets to astound you with our glow-in-the-dark Ping Pong ball spectacular. Acrobats! Tightrope Walkers! Clowns! Wild Animals! All 100% Ping Pong Balls guaranteed to glow in the dark! Catch these dazzling thrills and marvels of grace and you will never look at table tennis the same way again!

Recommended for ages 2 and up.

"Bursts at the seams with wild energy, creative genius and sheer fun!”

– Minnesota History Center

The Comical Misadventures of Mr. Punch is a madcap, call-and-response, hand puppet romp. When the Baby goes missing, Mr. Punch sets out to the rescue — unleashing mischief and mayhem all the way.  Tangling with a crocodile, a policeman and the devil himself, Mr. Punch presents a travesty of manners in which the children must keep the puppets from misbehaving and the Baby triumphs in the end.

“Ingenius!” — City Pages

The Comical Misadventures of Mr. Punch is a madcap, call-and-response, hand puppet romp. When the Baby goes missing, Mr. Punch sets out to the rescue — unleashing mischief and mayhem all the way.  Tangling with a crocodile, a policeman and the devil himself, Mr. Punch presents a travesty of manners in which the children must keep the puppets from misbehaving and the Baby triumphs in the end.

“Ingenius!” — City Pages

How can you help keep alive an endangered language? By singing it loud and proud with a Turtle and Rabbit!

Through catchy songs and fun storytelling, Cherokee tribal member and award-winning Z Puppets' performer Chris Griffith leads an adventure into language reclamation.

Sing along and you, too, will learn how to count to three, make the basic sounds, say hello and thank you in Cherokee! 

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

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Recently, the Cherokee Nation declared a state of emergency for their language. With Say It! Sing It! Play It! In Cherokee, Chris taps into the power of playfulness to counter the rapid disappearance of indigenous languages.

Chris Griffith is the co-Creative Director of Z Puppets Rosenschnoz, an award winning performing and teaching artist and enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation. 

Although his family roots are in Oklahoma, Chris has lived outside Cherokee Nation most of his life.

How can you help keep alive an endangered language? By singing it loud and proud with a Turtle and Rabbit!

Through catchy songs and fun storytelling, Cherokee tribal member and award-winning Z Puppets' performer Chris Griffith leads an adventure into language reclamation.

Sing along and you, too, will learn how to count to three, make the basic sounds, say hello and thank you in Cherokee! 

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

———————

Recently, the Cherokee Nation declared a state of emergency for their language. With Say It! Sing It! Play It! In Cherokee, Chris taps into the power of playfulness to counter the rapid disappearance of indigenous languages.

Chris Griffith is the co-Creative Director of Z Puppets Rosenschnoz, an award winning performing and teaching artist and enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation. 

Although his family roots are in Oklahoma, Chris has lived outside Cherokee Nation most of his life.

One man, no words, gajillions of balls, pins, and lots of laughter! Mixing tricks with innocence, Chris Griffith charms audiences of all ages with his juggling and physical comedy. With deceptively simple flair, he gives flight to spheres, fire and hilarious aerodynamics. Z Juggling is equal parts ooh's, aah's and ha-ha-haa's.

"Outside the Mainstream, Inside the FUN!"

- Minneapolis Star Tribune

Experience Czech composer Pavel Haas’ piece From the Monkey Mountains in a new way with musical performance by the Bakken Trio and original puppetry by Z Puppets!

Turn your Arrghs into Oms, mateys!

Monkey Mind Pirates is a puppet, rock, yoga adventure for families in search of calm.  Sail into the waters of calm with Cap'n Fitz as he discovers the secrets of taming the Monkey Mind Pirates.  Kids take the stage alongside professional puppeteers and musicians in this epic tale of overcoming anxiety, stress and distraction.

An innovative approach combining mindfulness with playfulness, Monkey Mind Pirates gives kids creative tools to find calm.

How do you keep alive an endangered language? By singing it loud and proud!

Through catchy songs and fun storytelling, Cherokee tribal member and award-winning Z Puppets' performer Chris Griffith leads an adventure into language reclamation.

Sing along and you, too, will learn how to count to three, make the basic sounds, say hello and thank you in Cherokee! 

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

———————

Recently, the Cherokee Nation declared a state of emergency for their language. With Say It! Sing It! Play It! In Cherokee, Chris taps into the power of playfulness to counter the rapid disappearance of indigenous languages.

Chris developed this performance, directed by Julie Boada, with support from an Artist Initiative Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Pay What You Will Admission: $5-15 suggested
FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS

CLICK HERE to reserve tickets.

Questions? Call Z Puppets' Creative Director Shari Aronson
(612) 724-1435 x2
or e-mail shari@zpuppets.org

Chris Griffith is a fiscal year 2019 recipient of an Arts Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

How do you keep alive an endangered language? By singing it loud and proud!

Through catchy songs and fun storytelling, Cherokee tribal member and award-winning Z Puppets' performer Chris Griffith leads an adventure into language reclamation.

Sing along and you, too, will learn how to count to three, make the basic sounds, say hello and thank you in Cherokee! 

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

———————

Recently, the Cherokee Nation declared a state of emergency for their language. With Say It! Sing It! Play It! In Cherokee, Chris taps into the power of playfulness to counter the rapid disappearance of indigenous languages.

Chris developed this performance, directed by Julie Boada, with support from an Artist Initiative Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Pay What You Will Admission: $5-15 suggested
FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS

CLICK HERE to reserve tickets.

Questions? Call Z Puppets' Creative Director Shari Aronson
(612) 724-1435 x2
or e-mail shari@zpuppets.org

Chris Griffith is a fiscal year 2019 recipient of an Arts Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

How do you keep alive an endangered language? By singing it loud and proud!

Through catchy songs and fun storytelling, Cherokee tribal member and award-winning Z Puppets' performer Chris Griffith leads an adventure into language reclamation.

Sing along and you, too, will learn how to count to three, make the basic sounds, say hello and thank you in Cherokee! 

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

———————

Recently, the Cherokee Nation declared a state of emergency for their language. With Say It! Sing It! Play It! In Cherokee, Chris taps into the power of playfulness to counter the rapid disappearance of indigenous languages.

Chris developed this performance, directed by Julie Boada, with support from an Artist Initiative Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Pay What You Will Admission: $5-15 suggested
FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS

CLICK HERE to reserve tickets.

Questions? Call Z Puppets' Creative Director Shari Aronson
(612) 724-1435 x2
or e-mail shari@zpuppets.org

Chris Griffith is a fiscal year 2019 recipient of an Arts Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

One man, no words, gajillions of balls, pins, and lots of laughter! Mixing tricks with innocence, Chris Griffith charms audiences of all ages with his juggling and physical comedy. With deceptively simple flair, he gives flight to spheres, fire and hilarious aerodynamics. Z Juggling is equal parts ooh's, aah's and ha-ha-haa's.

"Outside the Mainstream, Inside the FUN!" - Minneapolis Star Tribune

FREE at your local public library.

One man, no words, gajillions of balls, pins, and lots of laughter! Mixing tricks with innocence, Chris Griffith charms audiences of all ages with his juggling and physical comedy. With deceptively simple flair, he gives flight to spheres, fire and hilarious aerodynamics. Z Juggling is equal parts ooh's, aah's and ha-ha-haa's.

"Outside the Mainstream, Inside the FUN!" - Minneapolis Star Tribune

FREE at your local public library.

Cellula illuminates the true marvels of cell science inside us all with dazzling glow in the dark puppetry and mesmerizing live a capella music. Like a bedtime story as told by biologists, Cellula fuses a unique style of playful naturalism with scientific beauty. Featuring improvisational vocalists Mankwe Ndosi and Libby Turner.

We are honored to be selected along with these other fabulous performances from across the U.S. and the world.

At the University of Minnesota’s Rarig Center. Registration for the whole festival is available here, or buy tickets for any individual show, including Cellula, here.

Cellula illuminates the true marvels of cell science inside us all with dazzling glow in the dark puppetry and mesmerizing live a capella music. Like a bedtime story as told by biologists, Cellula fuses a unique style of playful naturalism with scientific beauty. Featuring improvisational vocalists Mankwe Ndosi and Libby Turner.

We are honored to be selected along with these other fabulous performances from across the U.S. and the world.

At the University of Minnesota’s Rarig Center. Registration for the whole festival is available here, or buy tickets for any individual show, including Cellula, here.

One man, no words, gajillions of balls, pins, and lots of laughter! Mixing tricks with innocence, Chris Griffith charms audiences of all ages with his juggling and physical comedy. With deceptively simple flair, he gives flight to spheres, fire and hilarious aerodynamics. Z Juggling is equal parts ooh's, aah's and ha-ha-haa's.

"Outside the Mainstream, Inside the FUN!" - Minneapolis Star Tribune