TV Puppetry Academy
The PLAYGround and Training Ground for the Monitor Puppetry Skills You’re Looking For.
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Enrollment is now open for our next all-levels cohort starting September 14, 2025!
Learn more about the TV Puppetry Academy:
Our signature television-style puppetry program focuses on those who are looking to learn or sharpen their skills in TV puppetry performance.
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Looking for character development, character voices and puppet-building classes?Â
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This program is for you.
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SIGN UP NOW
Imagine a space where you’re surrounded by people who love what you love and think it’s cool!
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Surround yourself with people and puppets from around the globe, all in one space creating community and learning new skills from some of the best in the industry.Â
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In Little Shadow’s TV Puppetry Academy, you will garner the skills and accountability you need to get your puppetry moving.
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Goodbye working in a silo - hello community!
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JOIN THE ACADEMY"I can’t tell you how grateful I’ve been for these opportunities to learn and get out of my comfort zone. I’d reached a place where I knew I wanted to make the jump from stage puppetry to film/monitor but felt like I just kept hitting walls re: where to learn, make that transition, connections, etc (without living in NYC or LA). I’ve been so grateful for the chance to learn from performers I respect and revere! All that to say, you really have filled a void with Little Shadow and that’s a special thing."
- Maegan H.
The PLAYGround and Training Ground for the Monitor Puppetry Skills You’ve Been Looking For.
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You’ll get 10 expertly crafted and led lessons from how to set up camera, phone or laptop, to how to focus your eye and lip sync to building your skills! (Experienced puppeteers - don’t worry - we’ll work with you to up level your skills in the very same room. All boats will rise!)
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Scrolling aimlessly and deep diving into social media communities will only create FOMO and imposter syndrome. Why not learn how to play along?
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SIGN UP NOWGot all my juices flowing. It’s so great to be part of this community.
- Sarah
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- Janice
It was super cool to see other people interested in what I like to do.
- Owen
What’s Included in the TV Puppetry Academy?
5 Guest instructed classes live via Zoom ($750 value)
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4 Guided practice sessions live via Zoom ($180 value)
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Access to our private TV monitor puppetry community
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Special pre-recorded classes from the Puppet Nerd, and other world famous guest instructors
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Bonus live set up instruction with an industry expert to help you make the most of the program ($250 value)
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Replays of all of the classes available to you for one month after the program ends.
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Special discounts to our partner programs with Monkey Boys, Richard Gomez, Jake Bazel and more.
Choose Your Path
Secure your place in our next cohort for all levels, starting September 14, 2025.
Future cohorts include: Intermediate in January 2026 and Neurodivergent in Spring 2026 (scroll to the bottom of the page for more information).
Scholarship for the TV Puppetry Academy
Little Shadow Productions is pleased to offer a need-based scholarship for the TV Puppetry Academy, with priority given to individuals from minority communities. We are committed to fostering diverse voices in the world of puppetry, and this scholarship aims to support talented individuals who may face financial barriers to pursuing their passion for puppetry.
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For our neurodivergent friends:
We're excited to potentially offer a dedicated TV Puppetry Academy in Spring 2026, specially designed for neurodivergent individuals, celebrating creativity and inclusivity.Â
SUBMIT YOUR INTERESTAlso, check out our friends at Puppet Club! (And it's free!!!)Â
 Puppet Club is an online meeting place for young people (aged approximately 15 - 30) who love puppets and who are neurodiverse or “differently-wired.” Most have Autism Spectrum Disorder, while others have Learning/Intellectual Disabilities… everyone is welcome at Puppet Club and we celebrate our differences!Â
The Club strives to foster social interactions, collaborations, friendships, and above all to further our members’ knowledge, artistry and professionalism in the field of puppetry. Many of our meetings center around socializing, sharing artwork, and learning from each other, while others tackle more specific topics ranging from “parody” to “copyright” or “puppet wrangling” to “audition self-tape 101” - and at some meetings we even have special guests!
CHECK OUT THE CLUB