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The Squallis Puppeteers are a
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based
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troupe. The troupe was founded by Jess Myers, Nora and Carrie Christenson in 1997. Their performances include a yearly Fool's Day Bash, held on
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. They became a
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organization in 2003. Squallis uses donations, grants, and everyday materials to form together huge, creative, 7-feet-tall extravagant puppets as well as puppet shows. On the first Saturday of every month Squallis opens its doors to the public, where they offer a family-friendly environment, puppet performance, and a kids puppet making workshop.


Puppets made by Squallis

;Large Puppets *Owl *Giraffe *Cyclopes *Abe Lincoln *Bear *Skeleton These puppets are visible to the public at different times throughout the seasons. They are featured at the
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, band performances, and some of Squallis's partnership programs as well.


See also

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Squallis Puppeteers websiteNo Foolin', it's a puppet partySquallis Puppeteers on KET Mixed Media
Arts organizations based in Louisville, Kentucky Arts organizations established in 1997 Puppet troupes 1997 establishments in Kentucky Non-profit organizations based in Louisville, Kentucky {{Louisville-stub