What if Puppets

What if Puppets Inspiring play & cultivating connections through puppetry.
(1)

What If Puppets presents Rufus T. Barker’s Wonderfully Whimsical Canine Carnival, an 18+ immersive gala where you’ll kn...
04/30/2026

What If Puppets presents Rufus T. Barker’s Wonderfully Whimsical Canine Carnival, an 18+ immersive gala where you’ll knock cats off couches, have your palm licked by a fortune‑telling dog, and pose for a portrait that turns you into a Yorkie.

August 8, 2026 from 5-9 pm
J. Rieger & Co.
2700 Guinotte Ave
Kansas City, MO 64120

​​Early Bird Tickets: $50
*Available Only from May 1st to June 30th, 2026
General Admission: $75
Group Tickets: $750 (includes your name on one of our carnival games!

Ticket prices include food, drink and live entertainment throughout the event.
Every ticket purchased and every sponsor helps fund puppetry arts programs throughout your community for years to come.

Get your tickets today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rufus-t-barkers-whimsically-wonderful-canine-carnival

For more information on sponsorship and how you can support us, go to whatifpuppets.org!

It’s always an honor to sign the green room wall in a historic theater! We’ve been performing at the Ottawa Memorial Aud...
04/22/2026

It’s always an honor to sign the green room wall in a historic theater! We’ve been performing at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium for many years…and signing the wall since at least 1998. 😁🦖🪥

04/16/2026

Join us for a FREE performance of T‑Rex Took My Toothbrush, our newest show created with a Family Grant from ! Saturday, May 9 at 10am at HJ’s Youth & Community Center, 6425 Wornall Road in KCMO. See you at the puppet show!
More info: whatifpuppets.org

What if Puppets (formerly Mesner Puppet Theater) is hosting a FREE Puppet Manipulation for the Early Education Classroom...
04/16/2026

What if Puppets (formerly Mesner Puppet Theater) is hosting a FREE Puppet Manipulation for the Early Education Classroom this Spring!

Throughout the course of this 1.5 hour PD, participants will learn basic puppet manipulation tips and tricks, and ways to infuse puppetry into their classrooms.

This PD has been approved for 1.5 MOPD course hours! While not necessary to join, we will need to collect your MOPD number at the time of your enrollment.

Register now using the QR code in the attached flyer...there are only 30 spaces available!

🦖✨ A T‑Rex. A toothbrush. A totally FREE puppet show.Don’t miss “T‑Rex Took My Toothbrush," a lively performance for kid...
04/11/2026

🦖✨ A T‑Rex. A toothbrush. A totally FREE puppet show.
Don’t miss “T‑Rex Took My Toothbrush," a lively performance for kids, families, and anyone who loves a good dino‑sized story!

📅 May 9
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 HJ’s Youth & Community Center
Hosted by HJ’s Youth & Community Center, an outreach of St. Andrew’s.

Learn more at whatifpuppets.org

What iF Puppets is grateful to announce that we are recipients of the Find Your Light Foundation's 2026 grant! Their sup...
04/07/2026

What iF Puppets is grateful to announce that we are recipients of the Find Your Light Foundation's 2026 grant!

Their support allows us to continue to share the magic of the puppetry arts in classrooms throughout Kansas City, ensuring that young people between 0-8 have access to quality arts education. Find Your Light is dedicated to supporting exceptional arts programs where the need is greatest, recognizing arts education as an essential part of a young person’s development.

Thank you, Find Your Light, for championing the power of the arts and helping us make a lasting impact!

03/31/2026

Meet Aristotle! This perky parrot was built in our shop by for ’s production of Lilly and the Pirates. Aristotle perches on the actor’s shoulder and is manipulated using a control hidden in the pocket of the costume. See Lilly and the Pirates now through May 3 at The Coterie Theatre at !

Late last week, our What iF Puppets education team enjoyed Paint Day with Earlystart and had a blast making interactive ...
03/30/2026

Late last week, our What iF Puppets education team enjoyed Paint Day with Earlystart and had a blast making interactive art!

03/21/2026

Happy World Puppetry Day! Every day feels like a celebration of World Puppetry Day in our shop, especially when we get to build delightful puppets like these for The Great Race, a new play premiering April 17 at the Rose in Omaha!

Something BiG is on the horizon! ✨🌅✨New ideas are floating around, as is our excitement as we prepare to share something...
03/20/2026

Something BiG is on the horizon! ✨🌅✨

New ideas are floating around, as is our excitement as we prepare to share something that will help bring even more meaningful moments to our community.

👀 Stay on the lookout…
and head to whatifpuppets.org to receive updates and to get a special surprise in the mail when we announce the BiG news.

Address

300 E 39th Street, Suite LL2D
Kansas City, MO
64109

Telephone

+1 816-756-3500

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when What if Puppets posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to What if Puppets:

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Category