All tickets will be sold through the ISM via their on line ticket service or by calling them at 317.232.1637.

Specific questions regarding the shows email.

For all other information regarding Peewinkle's Puppet Studio and The Melchior Marionettes call 800.849.4853.

This charming old world style, 65 seat puppet theatre is just a few blocks north of Circle Center in downtown Indianapolis in the Indiana State Museum. Ideal for school groups, scouts, birthday parties and reserved parties. Peggy Melchior, Debbi White and Heidi Shackleford, of MMHP Puppet Productions Inc., present captivating creative puppet shows for children, puppet making day camps and workshops. Handicapped accessible.

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Convenient parking is available in the underground garage directly in front of the ISM, off of West Washington St. Parking is $5 when visiting Peewinkle's Puppet Studio or the museum. Please have your parking ticket validated at the ISM ticket counter.

All non-discounted tickets are $2 less with an Indiana State Museum membership.

Group rates, 20 or more, available only on $12-$13 tickets.

Free field trip pricing, to the museum, applies to all accredited Indiana K-12 schools who visit on a pre-scheduled, chaperoned visit and homeschool groups of 10 or more. Preschools, afterschool programs and summer day camps pay group admission. For more field trip info visit: www.indianamuseum.org/field-trip

Note: Tickets are required for Peewinkle's Puppet Studio shows... a museum ticket is not required.

All camps 9am - 4pm • Tuition $200
Campers bring sack lunch, snacks/drinks. Each camp begins with a show by Peewinkle puppeteers and ends with a camper show for families. Limit 12 campers. Sessions 1 & 2 have repeat content.

Puppet Fun at Peewinkle's - Ages 6 - 8
Session 1 - June 3 - 7
Session 2 - June 24 - 28
Campers will make a sea worthy hand puppet, marionette, mouth puppet and black light puppet. They will sand, paint, cut, sew and design their way through camp.

Strings & Things Puppet Camp
Ages 9 and up
Session 1 - June 3 - 7
Session 2 - June 24 - 28
Campers will make an octopus marionette, black light jelly fish and design a shadow puppet show.

Advance Puppetry Camp - (Invitation only)
July 8 - 12
This camp is designed for our PIPS. Content is determined by campers. Sewing, drilling, painting, stringing and performing are all included. Campers are required to bring their own tool kits (sewing machines if they have).

Register: 317.232.1637 peewinklespuppets.org
Questions: Debbi 317.695.5422
peewinkle_debbi@att.net

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HALF DAY CAMPS
Puppet Play at Peewinkle's
Ages 4 - 6 • 1 - 4pm
Session 1: July 15 - 19
Session 2: July 29 - August 2
Content the same in both sessions
Maximum number of campers 16
Minimum number of campers 5
Tuition: - $125 (All day ISM campers: $110)
Registration cut off: 2 weeks prior to camp
Campers bring afternoon snack, full day
campers also bring sack lunch.

Camps begin with a show by Peewinkle puppeteers and conclude with a camper show for families. Campers will construct a variety of puppets, try out some professional puppets and perform. They will cut, paint, sand and more! A great camp for the creative child.
Register: 317.232.1637 peewinklespuppets.org
Questions: Debbi 317.695.5422

MORNING CAMPS - 9am - NOON
Available through ISM Camp Program
Ages 4 - 6yrs • Members: $105
Non-members: $117
Before care available 8 - 9am ($6) and Lunch Bunch - Noon - 1pm ($7)
"Exploring the World Around You with Nature Cat"
July 15 - 19
"Artful Play Camp"
July 29 - Aug. 2
More details: indianamuseum.org or 317.232.1637

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Looking for something a bit different for a birthday party? Peewinkle's Puppet Studio at the Indiana State Museum is the place! You can purchase tickets to a scheduled show and let us know there is a birthday child, we will be sure to make him or her feel special. Want a bit more? Rent the studio after the show for your party. We provide a puppet workshop, you provide the refreshments. Still looking for something a bit more? How about a 'Mini Camp'!!! Bring your child and friends to the puppet studio for a 2 hour camp (see a mini show, make a puppet and learn how to use it). Email Debbi with questions or to set up your party.

Peewinkle offers a variety of educational programs to suit all ages and needs. Please refer to our newsletter or contact us by email regarding details.

 

All camps and workshops will be held at the Indiana State Museum

• Summer Day Camps - full week - 9am - 4pm (Dates posted after January)
• Mini Camps - Available throughout the year, call to schedule
• Scout/Youth/Homeschool - workshops
• Teachers/Librarians - all day workshops at studio
• Workshops/Residencies are also available at your venue

Peggy Melchior Pearson

Artistic Director of Melchior Marionettes and Peewinkle's Puppet Studio

The owner of The Melchior Marionette Theatre in Nashville, IN, from 1983 - 2018. To see them perform, visit Peewinkle's Puppet Studio at the Indiana State Museum.

Available for on site performances & history of puppetry lectures.

For more information on The Melchior Marionettes, please visit www.melchiormarionettes.com

317.535.4853 or 800.849.4853

BFA in from Cleveland Institute of Art.

Heidi Shackleford

Aka Gertrude the Witch in October, puppeteer and high school art teacher!

Available for performances on weekends and vacation time.

BFA in fine arts & BA in art education from Columbus College of Art and IUPUI.

Debbi White

Executive Director, Youth Programs Director and puppeteer at Peewinkle's Puppet Studio.

Available for workshops and camps.

BA in social work from Ball State University.