The Squallis Puppeteers are made up of many talented and unique people who are, in their own words, “committed to redefining puppetry.”

The troupe began with three women who all attended Earlham College: Jess Myers, a native of Boston, and sisters Nora and Carrie Christensen from Connecticut. The three moved to Louisville in 1994 and began experimenting with various artistic collaborations, at first involving just music and video. Their first puppet experiment was for a talent show at a party on a front porch. Since then, the three friends—who are still the main Squallis performers—have taken their act to much bigger audiences and begun incorporating political and social issues into their shows.

Program 522

Two timeless crafts—broom making and puppetry—that continue to thrive in the hands of creative Kentucky artisans, plus music by Tenrec. (#522)

Program 540

Two timeless crafts—broom making and puppetry—that continue to thrive in the hands of creative Kentucky artisans, plus music by Tenrec. (#540)

Program 627

The story of a Beattyville couple who started Aardvark Woodworks as a retirement hobby illustrates how the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program helped them get their business up and running. Also, the Squallis Puppeteers and the rock band Bodeco, both of Louisville. (#627)

Program 638

The story of a Beattyville couple who started Aardvark Woodworks as a retirement hobby illustrates how the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program helped them get their business up and running. Also, the Squallis Puppeteers and the rock band Bodeco, both of Louisville. (#638)