Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Judy Saves the Day by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion

Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Judy Saves the Day by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion

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July 12 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

About the Show

After being pushed around for over 400 years, the famous hand puppet heroine Judy has had enough! Cheer her on as she goes on a quest for respect, justice, and a well-deserved nap.

This modern interpretation of the traditional "Punch and Judy" show is a hilarious, timely, hand-crafted farce that the whole family will enjoy!

After the Show: Meet the Puppets & More!

Stay after the show to meet the artists and see the puppets up close!

Plus, enjoy a dress-up station, coloring sheets, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk after the performance, from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 10
Hand puppetry
Length: 45-50 minutes
Language: English
From Waltham, MA!

About the Artist

Sarah Nolen is a puppeteer and filmmaker known for her versatile work across multiple puppetry styles. Originally from Texas, Sarah lives in Waltham, Massachusetts, where she works as a freelance puppeteer, director, and puppet builder for both stage and screen through her company, Puppet Motion. 

Currently, she is the third-ever resident artist at Puppet Showplace Theater, touring family puppet shows and teaching puppetry to all ages. Most recently, Sarah was a shadow puppet fabricator for A.R.T.'s The Odyssey (2025), built a puppet and puppeteered in Adam McKay's Don’t Look Up (2021), and directed Sandglass Theater's latest puppet production Feral (2024). In June 2025, Sarah premiered Party Animals, a new touring family puppet show with original music by Phil Berman.

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