Images captured at the Brillobox Puppet Happy Hour on March 21, 2019 by photographer Larry Rippel.

PGOP President Dave English Cohosted the Brillobox Happy Hour Event.

Guild members Veronica and Mallory taking part in Puppet Improv.

Guests brought an antique Margo Lovelace puppet.

The entrance of Cheryl Capezzuti’s Giant Puppet Dance Club.

An opening performance by guild member Joann Kielar.

Guild member Albert Pantone announces the development of a new show inspired by his travels to the Amazon.

Live music was provided by Unfinished Symphonies.

A visitor practices for her first time at Puppet Improv.

A Puppet Improve situation in progress. “Where is my lost cat?”

Guild member Tom Sarver cohosted the event.

Guild member Darlene Thompson performed a short act.

Veronica White and Darlene Thompson.

Tom Sarver with his trophy for the Puppet Boss competition.

Guild Members Kirsten Ervin and Katy Dement compete for the title of 2019 Puppet Boss.

Puppet Boss contestants where asked to create a puppet, following a diagram and utilizing a bag of crafting materials. They had ten minutes to complete the challenge.

It’s a close call, but Katy is declared Puppet Boss.

Judy makes a stage appearance for Puppet Improv.

Dave English performs his Henry David Thoreau Bot act.

A guest tries her hand at Puppet Improv.

A buffet of puppets for everyone to use during their Puppet Improv Acts.

A wild and wacky episode of Puppet Improv.

A puppet creation by Dave English dances in the stage lights of the Brillobox.

Dave English and friends on stage for a magical moment with a Margo Lovelace puppet.

Mr. and Mrs. Funky on stage for a song.

Will Simmons ran the sound board and had some fun with the audience.

Puppet Dance Time!

Lost in the moment.

Stage antics.

An excellent first attempt at Puppet Improv.

Suzanne and Kirsten try Puppet Improv.

Guild member Albert Pantone with Puppet Improv.