O’Neill Residency

The Jim Henson Foundation Puppetry Residency is an annual residency at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center for an artist or company working towards the completion of a new piece of contemporary puppet theater.  The residency is a collaboration with The O’Neill, which in addition to rehearsal space, room and board offers dramaturgical support.  A grant of $5,000 will be awarded to the artists by the Jim Henson Foundation to help cover expenses. Residencies may be between 2-3 weeks and can support up to 10-12 project participants.  Applications are open to all, however preference is given to works that have received a Production Grant from The Jim Henson Foundation, and have a Presenter committed to premiering the work. To learn more about The Jim Henson Foundation Residency, visit:  theoneill.org

Past Residencies: 2015 - Present
	2024 Shinnai Meets Puppetry: One Night in Winter & The Peony Lantern  Sachiyo Takahashi/Nekaa Lab photo: Richard Termine
	2023 The Scarecrow Kessto Kreatures, Anthony Michael Stokes photo: Stella Gutierrez
	2022 The Eye Which We Do Not Have Kate Brehm photo: Enki Sumer
	2020 Lunch with Sonia Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Copmany (resecheduled for 2021) Photo: Theo Cote
	2019 Chimpanzee Nick Lehane Photo: Richard Termine
	2018 Ruby & Charlie Jessica Simon Photo: Richard Termine
	2017 Bram Stoker's Dracula adapted by Steven Dietz, puppetry and direction by James Ortiz, in association with Strangemen and Co. Photo: Isaak Berliner
	2016 Made in China Wakka Wakka Productions Photo: Heidi Bohnenkamp
	2015 All We Have Left Elizabeth Hara & Spencer Lott Photo: A. Vincent Scarano

Questions?

If you have a question about our guidelines, you may be able to find the answer on our list of Frequently Asked Questions. You can also reach us at 212.439.7504 or info@hensonfoundation.org. It is best to contact us with any questions well in advance of the application deadlines.