Barefoot Puppets: Trickster Tales Tickets

Barefoot Puppets: Trickster Tales is a self-contained touring puppet company founded in 1997 by Heidi Rugg. Known for environmentally conscious practices and original music, the company creates intimate, engaging performances that travel to venues across the region. Their work blends traditional trickster lore with contemporary storytelling, creating shows that are accessible to families and adults alike. The ensemble has earned recognition for artistic excellence and enduring craft in modern puppetry, including a UNIMA Citation of Excellence for Galapagos George in 2005.

As a reliable partner for venues and audiences, Barefoot Puppets: Trickster Tales focuses on sustainable materials, inventive scenery, and live original scores. While their library includes archived works like African Trickster Tales, they continue to tour new productions, such as New Squid on the Block, featuring an original score by Ned Haskins. Their touring footprint includes notable institutions like Smithsonian Discovery Theater, Center for Puppetry Arts, Puppet Showplace Theater, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Whether you’re booking a school matinee, community outreach, or a family day at the theater, you’ll find a steady, professional partner in Barefoot Puppets: Trickster Tales. We’ve got you covered with seamless booking and careful attention to venue needs.

Upcoming engagements and highlights help you stay in the loop on where to catch Barefoot Puppets: Trickster Tales next. From Glen Echo Park in Maryland to Martinsville outreach and a Smithsonian Discovery Theater run, the troupe continues to bring playful storytelling with original scores to audiences near you. For performers’ official updates, follow their social channels and visit their website to get the latest on show times, tour routes, and educational programs.

• 2025 notable venues include Glen Echo Park (MD) July 26–August 10
• Martinsville outreach planned October 6–7
• Smithsonian Discovery Theater engagement expected in November (status may change)

Social links: official site and social profiles are provided below for direct access and updates. Ensure you secure your seats early for highly anticipated performances.