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Carolina Puppet Theatre brings playful storytelling and handcrafted puppetry to the North Carolina stage. Based in the Raleigh and Holly Springs region, the company was co-founded by Carolyn Johnson (Ms. Poly) and Helen Dawkins (Ms. Ester). Their productions blend whimsy with skilled puppetry, inviting audiences into imaginative worlds that delight children and adults alike. With roots stretching back to the Kazoom Puppet Theater era, the troupe has performed across notable venues in the Triangle area and beyond, offering rich, family-friendly performances that celebrate community theatre.