Who We Are

San Diego's Balboa Park Puppet Guild was formed in 2001 with the mission of operating the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater. The Balboa Park Puppet Guild offers workshops, apprentice opportunities, children's programs and a year round performance schedule offering shows Wednesdays through Sundays. More

History

The Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater, long a mecca for children, is located in the Palisades area on the south side of Balboa Park, San Diego. The Puppet Theater was originally part of a single, large unit erected for the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935-36 and called the Palisades Building. The Exposition was organized to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal. More

Performers

Our current list of full-time performers include Enid Bartnicki, Joe Fitzpatrick, Millie Patterson and Lynn Trimble. More

Directions

The Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater is located in the Pan American area of the park where you will also find the Aerospace, Automotive and Hall of Champion's Sports Museums. You can enter the park from two directions. More

Sponsors

The Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater would like to thank all of our generous sponsors and donors. Their support helps us provide excellent quality programming that is accessible to everyone and ensures our low ticket prices. More

Donors

The Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater would like to thank everyone who has supported the us with monetary and in-kind donations. This support allows the theater to reach the entire community. You help provide excellent quality programming that is accessible to everyone. More

Board of Directors

The Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater would like to thank the following individuals for serving on our Board of Directors. More

Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater in Balboa Park | 2130 Pan American Place | San Diego, CA 92101
Theater Hotline (619) 544-9203
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