Meet the team

Sarah Nolen

Sarah Nolen is a puppeteer and filmmaker originally from Austin, Texas. Known nationally for her versatile, witty, and innovative work across multiple puppetry styles, she has created three full-length solo shows and dozens of irreverent “puppet slam” performances for adults. In 2017, Sarah became the resident artist at Puppet Showplace Theater, where she performs regularly for audiences of all ages and teaches puppetry in camps, workshops, residencies, and professional classes. Sarah earned her BFA in film from Southern Methodist University, and an MFA in Puppet Arts from the University of Connecticut. Learn more about her world travels, her past and current projects, and her professional services as a designer, builder, filmmaker, and puppeteer at www.sarahnolen.com