Drama of Works

Drama of Works DRAMA of WORKS = innovative all ages multidisciplinary theater + PUNCH puppet slam + Puppet Club!!!

Drama of Works (DOW)’s mission is to be a performing arts organization that furthers the art of theater incorporating puppets. Their main purpose is to promote, support and create unique, premiere theater experiences that push the boundaries of theatrical norms and conventions. To that end, DOW offers a wide variety of public performances, both classic and original works, throughout New York City

and representing NYC elsewhere, for all ages. DOW aspires to be the leading theater company of cutting-edge stage performance in Brooklyn, New York. In the coming years expect expanded programming from DOW, including partnerships with national and international artists, producing of puppet slams, and more classes for the Brooklyn community. DOW is known for their innovative works that cross the line between actors and puppeteers. Led by Artistic Director Gretchen Van Lente (former president of UNIMA-USA), they have performed locally and abroad: around New York City, the East Coast and at seven international festivals to date, with their unique brand of theatre: gaining members, fans and supporters along the way. Drama of Works prides themselves on including members from a variety of backgrounds, including puppetry, experimental theatre, clowning, classical theatre, folk dance and comedy. They are the recipients of seven Henson Foundation grants, two grants from the Rhode Island Foundation, a grant from the Fund for US Artists at International Festivals, a Chashama/NEA Performance Development Award and an Ensemble Studio Theatre/Sloan Project Commission, among others. For additional information: http://www.dramaofworks.com

"I have often left [puppet theater] productions impressed by technique but wishing the technique had been applied to something with more narrative and thematic depth. Drama of Works, however, consistently produces work that satisfies onmultiple levels.”
— Frank Episale, Performing Arts Journal

Some more photos from PUNCH Puppet Slam: THE ODYSSEY!The full video will be available tomorrow, so keep a look out...
06/22/2026

Some more photos from PUNCH Puppet Slam: THE ODYSSEY!
The full video will be available tomorrow, so keep a look out...

FINAL PUNCH ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:DRAMA OF WORKS!!!DOW are the curators, hosts and producers of PUNCH Puppet Slam - their the...
06/15/2026

FINAL PUNCH ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:
DRAMA OF WORKS!!!

DOW are the curators, hosts and producers of PUNCH Puppet Slam - their themed nights have been around (off and on) since 2017! They also create new work (www.dramaofworks.com/falconking) and moderate Puppet Club (www.dramaofworks.com/puppetclub)

They will be your in between entertainment - presenting Penelope waiting at home and some of the Gods f$@ with Odysseus.

Come see what they have in story TOMORROW June 16th at The Tank - PUNCH Puppet Slam: THE ODYSSEY!

PUNCH ARTIST SPOTLIGHT #6:VICTOR AYALA!!!Victor is a Brooklyn-based puppeteer with a passion for paper! Previous work i...
06/12/2026

PUNCH ARTIST SPOTLIGHT #6:
VICTOR AYALA!!!

Victor is a Brooklyn-based puppeteer with a passion for paper! Previous work includes: Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North (Kingorama), PackRat (Concrete Temple), Ruby & Charlie (Jessica Simon & Co). He is also an active board member for the Puppetry Guild of Greater New York (PGOGNY). Find your people and join your local guild!

He will present his take on the The Sirens: we find our titular hero strapped to the bow of his ship! Unable to plug his ears and block out the sound, will he be able to resist the sirens call?

Will you fall pray to their alluring song?!? Test your willpower this Tuesday June 16th at The Tank - PUNCH Puppet Slam: THE ODYSSEY!

PUNCH ARTIST SPOTLIGHT #5:LEAH LEVINE!!!We're so excited to have Leah as a part of this PUNCH puppet slam! Leah Levine ...
06/12/2026

PUNCH ARTIST SPOTLIGHT #5:
LEAH LEVINE!!!

We're so excited to have Leah as a part of this PUNCH puppet slam! Leah Levine is an artist and educator based in Brooklyn, New York. Her interdisciplinary work spans puppetry, fine art, dance, and poetry. Madebyleahlevine.com

She will present "Co**se" - a retelling of Odysseus's journey to the underworld through shadow puppetry and poetry, in conversation with Carl Jung's definition of Homer's word Nekyia. Exploring meanings of being lost, the edge of the world, sacrifice, burial, loss, and fear.

Would you cross the river styx for puppets?!?! Prove it Tuesday June 16th at The Tank - PUNCH Puppet Slam: THE ODYSSEY!

PUNCH ARTIST SPOTLIGHT #1:SASKIA BAKKER!!!Coming to us all the way from the midwest!Saskia Bakker is a Chicago-based ar...
06/10/2026

PUNCH ARTIST SPOTLIGHT #1:
SASKIA BAKKER!!!

Coming to us all the way from the midwest!
Saskia Bakker is a Chicago-based artist specializing in puppets, props, and peculiarities. She will be presenting her take on the Lotus Eaters scene. The island is a body, welcoming you in. The body is an island, welcoming you in. In between pain and pleasure, which would you choose? What do you lose in the choice?

Tell us what you choose Tuesday June 16th at The Tank
for PUNCH Puppet Slam: THE ODYSSEY!

MEET YOUR PUNCH PUPPET SLAM: THE ODYSSEY ARTISTS!!!Join us on Tuesday June 16th at 7pm - at The TankSirens, Cyclops, Lot...
06/01/2026

MEET YOUR PUNCH PUPPET SLAM: THE ODYSSEY ARTISTS!!!

Join us on Tuesday June 16th at 7pm - at The Tank

Sirens, Cyclops, Lotus-Eaters, the Underworld, some gift of wind, some weird cattle, men getting turned into pigs, cats and dogs living together ... mass hysteria!!!

It's gonna be a wild time, y'all. Don't miss it.

More on these amazing artists in ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS soon!!!

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE: https://thetanknyc.org/calendar-1/2026/5/20/punchodyssey

May the fourth be with you!
05/04/2026

May the fourth be with you!

15 likes, 1 comment. "Shadow Puppet "Carbonite""

APPLY NOW!!! APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 15th!!!Hey all! Join us for another PUNCH puppet slam - where a diverse group of puppe...
04/27/2026

APPLY NOW!!! APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 15th!!!

Hey all! Join us for another PUNCH puppet slam - where a diverse group of puppet artists use a wide variety of puppet styles to tell one story or collaborate on one wonderful puppet experience.
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This time we are taking on the epic story of Odysseus.
Have a fun idea for Sirens or Cyclops, Gods or Goddesses, Lotus-Eaters, the Underworld or anything else?!? - check it out!
It will be an awesome time!!!​
Performers are guaranteed at least $75, but the share is usually much higher...

https://www.dramaofworks.com/odyssey

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