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Performances and Workshops - In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre

1500 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Eligibility

Open to all in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Hours

- Office: 10 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday - Workshops and Events: evening and weekend hours vary

Languages

Somali, Spanish, Russian

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call; email; visit website

Fees

Call for fee information; donations accepted

Service area

Anoka County, MN
Carver County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Scott County, MN
Washington County, MN

Other Information

Languages

Spanish
Somali

Hours of Operation

Open Saturday or Sunday
Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Description

- Puppet and mask theater performances both in the Avalon theater and as touring productions - Puppetry classes for adults, educators, and youth - Group Field Trips to HOBT that include a tour, puppetry demo, and a hands-on puppet making or performance workshop - Workshops and residencies in puppet and mask techniques in schools, churches, and communities - Builds a sense of community while helping groups create parades, festivals, pageants, and celebrations of their own - Space rental of the 275 seat capacity Avalon theater for performances, weddings, meetings, and parties

Last Assured

08/12/2025

Providing organization

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre

Builds community by telling stories that explore the struggles and celebrations of human existence and nurtures creative empowerment through the joy and magic of puppetry performance and education.