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 90 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 50 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 39 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.
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 90 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 50 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 39 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.