We are calling on our community—all those who love HOBT and the vital work we do—to “Save our Beast” and help us reach our goal to raise $70k by June 30, the end of our fiscal year.

We deeply appreciate your sustained support of In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT).  Thanks to people like you, we have enjoyed a successful year (yes, our 50th!) of programming, partnerships, and puppets!  Here’s some of what we’ve been up to:

• Puppet Library: This unique resource, open to the public twice a month, lends out puppets and masks, with story time and make-and-take crafts. HOBT’s Puppet Library is one of only 3 in the country!
• Community Programming: The success of the “Art Shaping Change” puppet workshop series at Global Market underscores the theater’s ability to engage and inspire intergenerational and diverse communities. We continue to partner with MIA, the MN Orchestra, and the American Swedish Institute to bring the joy of puppetry arts to even more people.
• Educational Outreach: HOBT is dedicated to fostering learning and creativity. We have increased Education Programming by 50% since in the last 2 years through school residencies, community classes, events, and workshops
• Mainstage: The recent premiere of “Phantom Loss,” Oanh Vu’s captivating table-top puppet show, touched on powerful themes of generational trauma and criminalization of immigration.  This full-length production built upon an earlier workshop series, hosted by HOBT last fall.