BREAD AND PUPPET THEATRE

GLOVER, VT

Credit: Wheeler Cowperthwaite

Bread and Puppet Theatre is a nonprofit, politically charged puppet theatre located in Glover, Vermont. Founded in 1963 by Peter Schumann, the theatre has become famous for their large-scale puppetry, street theatre performances, and political activism.

The theatre is housed in a large barn, which serves as both a performance space and a workshop for the creation of puppets and costumes. The theatre's performances often incorporate live music, dance, and political commentary, with themes ranging from anti-war protests to climate change advocacy.

Bread and Puppet Theatre is also known for their annual "Domestic Resurrection Circus," a week-long festival featuring performances, workshops, and parades. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year from around the world.

In addition to their performances, Bread and Puppet Theatre runs a variety of community outreach programs, including a weekly "Cheap Art" sale and free puppet-making workshops for children. The theatre also sells their handmade puppets, masks, and other merchandise in their on-site museum and gift shop.

Overall, Bread and Puppet Theatre is a unique and important cultural institution in Vermont, known for their creativity, political activism, and commitment to community engagement.

BREAD AND PUPPET THEATRE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GLOVER VT. US MID #8405000043

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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BREAD AND PUPPET THEATRE
753 HEIGHTS RD
GLOVER
VT
05839

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BREAD AND PUPPET THEATRE Information

MID # 8405000043
Name BREAD AND PUPPET THEATRE
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 44.684202, -72.17829
CODES FIPS State Code: 50
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 952000
US Census Block: 1055