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Puppets and Shows

The Long Grass Studio specializes in designing, creating and building puppets, masks for Performing Artists, Theatre Companies, Workshops and Festivals.

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One For Sorrow, Two for Joy

Written by women, performed by women and about a woman, our current show is called ‘One For Sorrow, Two for Joy’.

It is an endearing story about a young girl growing up in the Canadian Prairies in the early 1900’s, just outside of Calgary Alberta.

The show starts when our main character is about 6 years old and we’ll take you through her life of being an independent little spark all the way into her senior years. You will enjoy Live Music, written and performed by Little Miss Higgins  (http://www.littlemisshiggins.com) , the story unfolds with over 30 hand built puppets taking you into the magical world of adult puppet theatre. See you at the show!

March 13 and 14 in Saskatoon

On The Boards Staging Company

March 16 in Winnipeg

West End Cultural Centre

March 27, 28, 29 in Calgary

DJD Dance Theatre Stage

(as part of the Calgary Festival of Animated Objects)

Juanita has been tinkering, designing and making puppets & masks of all sizes and types for well over a decade.

Her vast experience has provided her many opportunities to work with various theatre teams across Canada to design and create the ideal puppets to enhance the telling of their story.

Puppet Building Studio

Purpose-built, 1,200 square foot fully equipped puppet building studio.

Within her purpose-built, 1,200 square foot fully equipped Puppet Building studio, Juanita brings her vast experience and knowledge to your project. Starting with your concept, to prototype, to design and then to final construction, she knows what it takes to build a quality puppet.

Experience

Juanita has built puppets for the big stage and for small local theatres.

Every project, regardless of size gets Juanita’s full attention. Whatever your puppet needs are, reach out to Juanita at The Long Grass Studio to discuss your requirements, share your ideas and thoughts.

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Get a high quality puppet for your next show, on budget and on time.

Bring us your project and we will maximize your value and budget.

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The Long Grass Studio is proud to be included in the upcoming Animated Objects Festival in Calgary, March 2025

March 2025

Juanita will be presenting One For Sorrow, Two for Joy in March

Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Calgary

One For Sorrow, Two for Joy is Juanita’s upcoming puppet play, created with Little Miss Higgins, Kyla Read and Stephanie Elgersma – be sure to watch for times and location of the presentations.  Presentations will include a talk back session – a great way to get a ‘behind the scenes’ view of how a puppet show is put together.

Come on out and explore this upcoming creative art form! We are sure you won’t be disappointed.

244044 Panorama Ridge SW, Calgary, AB T3Z 3L6  Canada  longgrassstudio1@gmail.com