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Updated 11/18/2024

CactusHead Puppets

  • M

    MA

Institution/Business Type: Performing Group

CactusHead Puppets are known for their playful performance style and exuberant creativity. The West Springfield-based company was founded in 2010 by married couple, John and Megan Regan. Since then, they have created several fun family shows, often based on favorite, familiar folktales, and have toured throughout the Northeast. John and Megan are both graduates of the University of Connecticut's Puppet Arts program, and are available for touring all over New England. Our current touring shows include: The Pied Piper of Hamelin,  The Bremen Town Musicians, and Magnificent Monster Circus. Please visit our website for descriptions and pictures of each show: http://www.cactusheadpuppets.com/touring-shows/ CactusHead Puppets offers workshops as well as shows. We have taught workshops for many different groups, and can tailor them so you get a fun and educational workshop that fits your needs. More info on workshops here: http://www.cactusheadpuppets.com/workshops/

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John Regan
Job Title: Puppeteer
Address:
131 Ashley Ave
Apt D4
West Springfield, MA 01089

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2010

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2010

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Theater - Puppet

Additional Disciplines:

  • Theater - Puppet

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 60

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Families
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Houseless/Housing Insecure Individuals

Languages Available:

  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • Multi-State Region

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I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Awards

Awards:

  • n/a

Awards

Awards:

  • n/a

Education

Education:

  • Graduate of University of Connecticut Puppet Arts Program

Special Designations

Special Designations:

  • NEFA Grant Recipient

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Design
  • Theater
  • Visual/Crafts

Fee range:

$150 - $500

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Design
  • Theater
  • Visual/Crafts

Fee range:

$150 - $500

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • An area at least 11’wide x 8’deep x 8’ high with a smooth, level floor for CactusHead Puppets’ stage.
  • Access to at least one nearby electrical outlet.
  • Access to the performance space before and after the performance for the set up and removal of equipment. CactusHead Puppets will arrive at least 1 hour before the performance to set up, and need at least 45 min. after the performance to strike.

Fee Range:

$200 - $1,000

State of Residence:

Massachusetts

Minimum Number of Performers:

1

Maximum Number of Performers:

2