LilySilly Puppets

LilySilly Puppets Puppet shows and puppet making workshops for all ages! Live music, original puppets made from reclaimed materials, and songs in many languages. Hooray!

LilySilly Puppets performs original puppet shows for all ages and offers puppet-making workshops for kids. From hand puppets to shadows to crankies, we love to explore the art of puppetry. We work with mostly reclaimed/ recycled materials to make puppets and props. Many of our shows feature live music from classically trained musicians and songs in a variety of languages. LilySilly performs in the Finger Lakes area for schools, libraries, festivals, parties and more!

05/20/2026

June 6, 2026 – The Hungry Troll - by Marina Gershon & Isaac Sharp

Did you know that most trolls are very nice? Except when they get too hungry! If Trudy the Troll doesn’t make her magical pancakes she’ll turn into a monster. Dragons, hot air balloons, a magical pantry and more in this puppet musical adventure! Live music, original songs, lots of surprises.

$12 Adult, $8 Kids (2yrs old and under FREE)
Free Tickets for participants of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
$1 with an EBT card. Tickets at LilypadPuppetTheatre.org/tickets

Part of the Lilypad Puppet Series www.LilypadPuppetTheatre.org

04/24/2026
Today free puppet show at 5pm!
04/19/2026

Today free puppet show at 5pm!

04/17/2026

This guy - he's back with his absurd and hilarious show! Amazing marionettes with bizarre and lovely characters. Even before I was a puppeteer, I enjoyed his show as an adult without a kid. It is family friendly! (But also fun for those of us who still like to play).

Cripps Creations

May 9, 2026, 10:30pm - A Slice of Crazy Pie at The Cherry by Cripps PuppetsStep into the enchantment of "A Slice of Craz...
04/17/2026

May 9, 2026, 10:30pm - A Slice of Crazy Pie at The Cherry by Cripps Puppets

Step into the enchantment of "A Slice of Crazy Pie," a mesmerizing cabaret style marionette puppet show meticulously crafted by Madison J Cripps. Since 2006, this captivating production weaves interests, viewpoints, and eccentricities into a spellbinding journey. Characters like Pinkey the Mayor and Ratty Ratkinson engage with audiences, while diverse settings from the moon to the street provide intrigue. With themes spanning ecology to well-being, the show's fluid duration accommodates any space. Beneath the puppetry lies a world of creativity and interaction, where harmonica melodies and singing add depth. Blurring imagination and reality, the show thrives on creative engagement. As the curtains rise, all ages are invited into a captivating realm, a profound exploration of the human spirit, and a shared adventure of fascination.

Prepare to be transported into a world of wonder and enchantment with Madison J. Cripps, a puppeteer whose talent has captivated audiences for almost two decades. Madison's dedication to the art form has earned him notable accolades, including an UNIMA citation of excellence in puppetry. Through meticulously crafted marionettes and mesmerizing storytelling, he creates a unique connection that transcends time and space, leaving spectators spellbound and their imaginations ignited. Madison's performances are a feast for the senses, inviting audiences to rediscover the joy and magic that resides within, and leaving them with a renewed sense of wonder and childlike delight.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/CgxABW_gwoo
For more visit lilypadpuppettheatre.org/events/kids
TICKETS: Lilypadpuppettheatre.org/tickets

$12 Adult, $8 Kids (2yrs old and under FREE)
Free Tickets for participants of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
$1 tickets with an EBT card.

Part of the Lilypad Puppet Series www.LilypadPuppetTheatre.org

Moments from Silly for the Holidays show! Snow much fun, 😉.
12/07/2025

Moments from Silly for the Holidays show! Snow much fun, 😉.

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