ABOUT PAPERHAND //


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In 1998 Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s directors Donovan Zimmerman and Jan Burger met and began a collaboration of epic proportions. Since then, 20 years ago, they have been using papier-mâché, cardboard, bamboo, your old house paints, cloth, and other assorted junk (treasure to us!) to create incredible giant puppets, masks, shadow plays and spectacle performances for all ages.

They continue to tell stories, beat drums, sew cloth, get sweaty, push boundaries and carry heavy things to help make the world a better place. Paperhand’s parades, pageants, and award winning performances aim to be an inspiration, a call to action, and a celebration for everyone to enjoy!

Go to paperhand.org to learn more.


Jan Burger // Co-Founder and Director

Jan Burger // Co-Founder and Director

Donovan Zimmerman // Co-Founder and Director

Donovan Zimmerman // Co-Founder and Director