Quality Family Entertainment
Ollie and Bridget DePriest and their daughter, Rose Boorde with some of their puppet friends.
DePriest Puppets is a professional performing puppet troupe based in Springfield, Illinois. The troupe consists of Ollie DePriest his wife, Bridget, and their daughter, Rose. They have been working together as DePriest Puppets since their marriage in 1976. Together, they have over 81 years experience in puppetry and the arts. Ollie is a full-time professional master puppeteer, with extensive experience managing and operating a successful and respected puppet company. He has an extensive background in visual arts, and has studied puppetry for over 44 years. Bridget has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Arts from the University of Illinois at Springfield, and has worked as a graphic designer for more than 37 years.
DePriest Puppets specializes in quality family and children’s theatre. Through the ancient art of puppetry, they take your audience on an unforgettable adventure of wonder and magic — a complete theatrical experience. Through excellent staging and presentation, any setting — formal or informal — can be complemented by this company.
DePriest Puppets design and hand-craft all their own puppets, props and scenery. They write their own scripts and record all their shows as well.
Performances are done with hand puppets, rod puppets and marionettes, and are ideal for all ages. With a new production created each year, audiences are always guaranteed a fresh new theatre experience.
Shows are 30 to 45 minutes in length and are geared for all ages. Through the colorful, well-made puppets, and clean, vibrant performance, young and old experience the art of puppetry on a high standard.
DePriest Puppets will touch your hearts and lift your spirits. Keep them in mind for a truly grand theatrical experience — a treat for the senses.
We perform for:
* schools * libraries * museums * churches
* organizations * park districts * festivals * corporations
DePriest Puppets is a member of Puppeteers of America, and has received a grant from Puppeteers of America Endowment Fund for their show Abraham Lincoln: New Salem to Springfield.
For complete information contact:
DePriest Puppets 2333 Lowell Avenue Springfield, Illinois 62704 (217) 789-1219 DPPuppets@cs.com
DePriest Puppets is a professional performing puppet troupe based in Springfield, Illinois. The troupe consists of Ollie DePriest his wife, Bridget, and their daughter, Rose. They have been working together as DePriest Puppets since their marriage in 1976. Together, they have over 81 years experience in puppetry and the arts. Ollie is a full-time professional master puppeteer, with extensive experience managing and operating a successful and respected puppet company. He has an extensive background in visual arts, and has studied puppetry for over 44 years. Bridget has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Arts from the University of Illinois at Springfield, and has worked as a graphic designer for more than 37 years.
DePriest Puppets specializes in quality family and children’s theatre. Through the ancient art of puppetry, they take your audience on an unforgettable adventure of wonder and magic — a complete theatrical experience. Through excellent staging and presentation, any setting — formal or informal — can be complemented by this company.
DePriest Puppets design and hand-craft all their own puppets, props and scenery. They write their own scripts and record all their shows as well.
Performances are done with hand puppets, rod puppets and marionettes, and are ideal for all ages. With a new production created each year, audiences are always guaranteed a fresh new theatre experience.
Shows are 30 to 45 minutes in length and are geared for all ages. Through the colorful, well-made puppets, and clean, vibrant performance, young and old experience the art of puppetry on a high standard.
DePriest Puppets will touch your hearts and lift your spirits. Keep them in mind for a truly grand theatrical experience — a treat for the senses.
We perform for:
* schools * libraries * museums * churches
* organizations * park districts * festivals * corporations
DePriest Puppets is a member of Puppeteers of America, and has received a grant from Puppeteers of America Endowment Fund for their show Abraham Lincoln: New Salem to Springfield.
For complete information contact:
DePriest Puppets 2333 Lowell Avenue Springfield, Illinois 62704 (217) 789-1219 DPPuppets@cs.com