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TV Puppetry Academy

The PLAYGround and Training Ground for the Monitor Puppetry Skills You’re Looking For.

 

Enrollment is now open for our next all-levels cohort starting September 14, 2025!

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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.

 

Looking for character development, character voices and puppet-building classes? 

 

This program is for you.

 

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Imagine a space where you’re surrounded by people who love what you love and think it’s cool!

 

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. 

 

In Little Shadow’s TV Puppetry Academy, you will garner the skills and accountability you need to get your puppetry moving.

 

Goodbye working in a silo - hello community!

 

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"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.

Meet The Instructors

Includes Current and Past Instructors

PAM ARCIERO
TAU BENNETT
BRADLEY FREEMAN, JR.
SARAH NOLEN
MARTIN P. ROBINSON
VICTOR YERRID
GEERT RITTERS
JEAN MARIE KEEVINS
TYLER BUNCH
NOEL MACNEAL
KIRA HALL
RAYMOND CARR

Meet Your Instructors

PAM ARCIERO
TAU BENNETT
BRADLEY FREEMAN, JR.
SARAH NOLEN
MARTIN P. ROBINSON
VICTOR YERRID
GEERT RITTERS
JEAN MARIE KEEVINS
NOEL MACNEAL
TYLER BUNCH
KIRA HALL
RAYMOND CARR

The PLAYGround and Training Ground for the Monitor Puppetry Skills You’ve Been Looking For.

 

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!)

 

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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Got all my juices flowing. It’s so great to be part of this community.

- Sarah

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

- 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)
 
4 Guided practice sessions live via Zoom ($180 value)
 
Access to our private TV monitor puppetry community
 
Special pre-recorded classes from the Puppet Nerd, and other world famous guest instructors
 
Bonus live set up instruction with an industry expert to help you make the most of the program ($250 value)
 
Replays of all of the classes available to you for one month after the program ends.
 
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 TV Puppetry in January 2026 and a possible Neurodivergent in Spring 2026 (scroll to the bottom of the page for more information).

Pay In Full

$995

  • 5 Guest instructed classes live via Zoom hosted on Sundays at 5 pm EST 
  • 4 Guided practice sessions live via Zoom hosted on Sundays at 5 pm EST 
  • Access to our private TV monitor puppetry community including custom feedback from program participants and instructors
  • Special pre-recorded classes from the Puppet Nerd, and other world famous guest instructors
  • Bonus live set-up instruction with an industry expert
  • Access to replays of all instructed classes and practice sessions for up to one month after the program ends
  • Special discounts to our partner programs

EARLY BIRD: Payment Plan

3 x $365

  • 5 Guest instructed classes live via Zoom hosted on Sundays at 5 pm EST 
  • 4 Guided practice sessions live via Zoom hosted on Sundays at 5 pm EST 
  • Access to our private TV monitor puppetry community including custom feedback from program participants and instructors
  • Special pre-recorded classes from the Puppet Nerd, and other world famous guest instructors
  • Bonus live set up instruction with an industry expert
  • Access to replays of all instructed classes and practice sessions for up to one month after the program ends
  • Special discounts to our partner programs

EARLY BIRD: Replays Only

$495

  • Access to replays of all instructed classes and practice sessions for up to one month after the program ends
  • Access to our private TV monitor puppetry community including custom feedback from program participants and instructors
  • Special pre-recorded classes from the Puppet Nerd, and other world famous guest instructors
  • Special discounts to our partner programs
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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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WANT TO LOOK AROUND? 

Click below to take a sneak peek at our student portal. 👀

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Still Have Questions?

Book a brief 15 minute Q&A Call with one of our team members here. 

⭐️ Our last day for calls this season is Tuesday, August 26th. This will not be extended. ⭐️

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Don't see a time that works for you?

Request one by emailing [email protected]

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. 

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Also, check out our friends at Puppet Club! (And it's free!!!) 

 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! 

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