Paperhand Puppets

In 1998, Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s directors Donovan Zimmerman and Jan Burger met and began a collaboration of epic proportions in North Carolina, near Chapel Hill. Inspired by the enormous puppets of the 60's Bread and Puppet Theatre they began crafting their own giants, and their own fantastic stories. Since then, 20 years ago, they have been using papier-mâché, cardboard, bamboo, old house paints, cloth, and other assorted junk (treasure to artists!) to create incredible giant puppets, masks, shadow plays and spectacle performances for all ages. Paperhand’s parades, pageants, and award-winning performances aim to be an inspiration, a call to action, and a celebration for everyone to enjoy!