Steve Petra trained at the National Theatre of Puppet Arts and at Jim Henson Productions in Manhattan. Since 1990 he has been a professional puppeteer performing his own scripts, songs and music. Before that time he worked as a professional musician. He now specializes in educational assembly programs. When he's not doing shows, Steve is working on TV and DVD projects.

We combine educational material with puppetry, illusions, props, sound effects, music and humor to keep students engaged. This is live theatre on their level. Many students have never seen a ventriloquist show and are fascinated. Our goal is to leave them with an interest in these theatre arts as well as in the subject matter presented.

PetraPuppets is Steve and his wife Jeanie. Steve performs the shows. Jeanie does the website, database, booking, scheduling, contracts, fliers, teacher's guides, and collaborates on the shows. She'll be happy to take your calls.

Steve has performed at Puppeteers of America festivals and at Puppet Guild of Long Island events. He's a member of The Puppeteers of America, UNIMA, the Puppet Guild of Long Island and The International Ventriloquists Association.

Steve would love to hear from your students and will answer their mail. Please encourage them to write with their questions or comments. Call Jeanie 631-957-9646 for our mailing address.

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Please call, do not email for booking information.

We are located on Long Island, New York.

City areas please note: we will only perform in schools with guaranteed off-street parking.

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