HISTORY OF THE GUILD
Founded in 1962 by Lea Wallace
and her sister Gia. They were modern dancers and self-taught puppeteers who operated a dance and puppet studio in Greenwich Village.
(left to right) portrait of Gia and Lea WallacePhoto by James Kriegsmann / Publicity Photo c. 1950
Puppetry Guild of Greater New York became a chartered guild of Puppeteers of America in 1966, and was signed by over 87 puppeteers.
(below) Image of POA charter document.
PuPPEteers Social club
Puppetry Guild of Greater New York remains the central hub for people
who love puppets, offering puppetry workshops taught by leading professionals in the field, discounts & tickets to shows, opportunities to network or perform, and distributing publications and newsletters.
The Puppetry Guild of Greater New York continues to unite and foster a home for the puppetry community, where friends and families uncover more insight into the world of puppetry in the metropolitan area.
Puppetry Guild of Greater New York
Through
the Years
A slide Gallery
Lea Wallace with one of her Can Can hand puppets. 1962
Lea Wallace performs with her 'apron puppet stage' at a Catskills resort c. 1970
PGOGNY President Joshua Holden opens the first board meeting of 2018/2019 with the original PGOGNY gavel from the 1960s.
Lea Wallace with one of her Can Can hand puppets. 1962