Out of the Shadows: The Henson Festivals and Their Impact on Contemporary Puppet Theater

By Leslee Asch
Foreword by Cheryl Henson

Book Available for Purchase Here

Between 1992 and 2000, The Jim Henson Foundation presented five International Festivals of Puppet Theater in New York City, and developed a national touring program. The festivals presented 136 different productions from 31 countries in 24 theaters throughout New York City. Over 120,000 people attended New York performances; nearly 400,000 saw exhibitions; 100,000 more attended Festival on Tour performances; and millions of people read about the festivals.

Out of the Shadows examines the festivals and their continued legacy, including a look at the contemporary puppet theater landscape. This year, 2020, is the 20^th Anniversary of the last Henson Festival and the 30^th Anniversary of Jim Henson’s death. It is time to reflect back.

Leslee Asch’s book “Out of the Shadows: The Henson Festivals and Their Impact on Contemporary Puppet Theater” is available for purchase here.