Puppetry Art

Captivating performances that bring stories and characters to life.

A group of intricately designed marionette puppets with cheerful facial expressions. The puppets feature vibrant costumes, with one dressed in a red outfit, another in a green suit with a hat, and a third with grey hair and a traditional vest. They are set in a theatrical backdrop, suggesting a performance or storytelling scenario.
A group of intricately designed marionette puppets with cheerful facial expressions. The puppets feature vibrant costumes, with one dressed in a red outfit, another in a green suit with a hat, and a third with grey hair and a traditional vest. They are set in a theatrical backdrop, suggesting a performance or storytelling scenario.
A person is sitting on a stool in a dimly lit room, operating shadow puppets behind a backlit screen. The setting suggests a traditional shadow puppet performance. The individual is focused and appears to be manipulating the puppets using rods.
A person is sitting on a stool in a dimly lit room, operating shadow puppets behind a backlit screen. The setting suggests a traditional shadow puppet performance. The individual is focused and appears to be manipulating the puppets using rods.
A marionette puppet with detailed features and clothing is positioned in the foreground. The puppet has a blue tunic with gold trims and beige pants. In the background, another puppet in a purple dress is partially visible. The setting appears to be indoors with a backdrop resembling a colorful, ornate architectural scene.
A marionette puppet with detailed features and clothing is positioned in the foreground. The puppet has a blue tunic with gold trims and beige pants. In the background, another puppet in a purple dress is partially visible. The setting appears to be indoors with a backdrop resembling a colorful, ornate architectural scene.
A marionette puppet is being operated by a person wearing a striped shirt. The puppet is positioned on a small stage with a lamp post and a red mailbox as part of the scenery. In the background, there is an out-of-focus cobblestone street lined with buildings.
A marionette puppet is being operated by a person wearing a striped shirt. The puppet is positioned on a small stage with a lamp post and a red mailbox as part of the scenery. In the background, there is an out-of-focus cobblestone street lined with buildings.
A traditional puppet performance featuring intricately designed shadow puppets held by performers in a dimly lit setting. The performers, wearing traditional attire, manipulate the puppets against a lighted backdrop, creating detailed shadows that are projected onto a screen. The scene conveys a cultural and artistic atmosphere.
A traditional puppet performance featuring intricately designed shadow puppets held by performers in a dimly lit setting. The performers, wearing traditional attire, manipulate the puppets against a lighted backdrop, creating detailed shadows that are projected onto a screen. The scene conveys a cultural and artistic atmosphere.
A traditional puppet show is taking place in a dimly lit structure with a high ceiling. Several people are sitting and watching the performance, which features intricately designed puppets and vibrant costumes. The setting includes traditional decorations and soft ambient lighting.
A traditional puppet show is taking place in a dimly lit structure with a high ceiling. Several people are sitting and watching the performance, which features intricately designed puppets and vibrant costumes. The setting includes traditional decorations and soft ambient lighting.

Puppet Mastery

Bringing characters to life through immersive storytelling and movement.

A traditional puppet featuring intricate designs and bright colors is positioned with a blurred natural background. The puppet has detailed facial features and is adorned with beaded decorations and an ornate headdress. The setting appears outdoors with soft lighting suggesting a serene environment.
A traditional puppet featuring intricate designs and bright colors is positioned with a blurred natural background. The puppet has detailed facial features and is adorned with beaded decorations and an ornate headdress. The setting appears outdoors with soft lighting suggesting a serene environment.
Dynamic Performance

Engaging audiences with captivating character movement and precision.

A traditional puppet dressed in ornate clothing featuring intricate patterns and embellishments, with a green face and detailed headdress, suspended in mid-air against a blurred natural background.
A traditional puppet dressed in ornate clothing featuring intricate patterns and embellishments, with a green face and detailed headdress, suspended in mid-air against a blurred natural background.
Creative Collaboration

Working together to craft memorable and immersive experiences.

A detailed, rustic puppet with a rugged appearance adorned in an intricately decorated outfit featuring green and orange hues. The puppet has a wide-brimmed hat and a weathered face with exaggerated features, giving it an aged, artisanal look.
A detailed, rustic puppet with a rugged appearance adorned in an intricately decorated outfit featuring green and orange hues. The puppet has a wide-brimmed hat and a weathered face with exaggerated features, giving it an aged, artisanal look.
A street performer dressed in a painted suit and wearing a top hat stands on a platform. He is holding two puppets, one in each hand, and has a camera hanging around his neck. The background is a busy street with people walking by, some wearing masks. The scene is lively with various signs and storefronts visible.
A street performer dressed in a painted suit and wearing a top hat stands on a platform. He is holding two puppets, one in each hand, and has a camera hanging around his neck. The background is a busy street with people walking by, some wearing masks. The scene is lively with various signs and storefronts visible.
Choreographed Precision

Masterful choreography enhancing character portrayal and audience engagement.

Character Development

Training characters to evoke emotions and connect with audiences.

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Client Feedback

Exceptional artistry and captivating performances that truly engage the audience.

Kari's puppetry brought our event to life, enchanting both children and adults alike.

Emily Johnson
A marionette puppet is suspended by strings, featuring a detailed wooden face and hands. It is dressed in a brown outfit with red suspenders, standing on a textured surface. The puppet holds a small bottle in one hand. The background is blurred, depicting an outdoor scene in a city with hints of people and buildings.
A marionette puppet is suspended by strings, featuring a detailed wooden face and hands. It is dressed in a brown outfit with red suspenders, standing on a textured surface. The puppet holds a small bottle in one hand. The background is blurred, depicting an outdoor scene in a city with hints of people and buildings.

Los Angeles

The performance was mesmerizing! Kari's ability to animate characters is unparalleled, creating a magical experience that left everyone in awe and wanting more.

Two marionette puppets with elaborate costumes and intricate detailing. One puppet has blond curly hair and is wearing a textured knitted sweater, while the other has pinkish hair adorned with flowers and is dressed in an elegant lacy dress. Both are suspended by strings against a dark background, giving them a lifelike appearance.
Two marionette puppets with elaborate costumes and intricate detailing. One puppet has blond curly hair and is wearing a textured knitted sweater, while the other has pinkish hair adorned with flowers and is dressed in an elegant lacy dress. Both are suspended by strings against a dark background, giving them a lifelike appearance.
Michael Smith

New York

★★★★★
★★★★★
Kari Klein

Puppeteer

Animatronic Performer

Movement Coach

KleinK74@gmail.com

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