GiveBig 2025

Help Puppets Take the Stage — Support Thistle Theatre!

Big Tree and Little Salmon

At Thistle Theatre, we use the art of puppetry to spark imagination, inspire curiosity, and bring people together. As Washington’s only puppet theatre dedicated to family audiences, your support helps us do what we do best — create magical, meaningful experiences for children and adults alike.

In the past year, your Tiger and the Dried Persimmon @Spartan Rec Centergenerosity has helped us:

• Perform for thousands of young people across the region — many experiencing live theatre for the very first time

• Launch our new Education Department, bringing residencies, workshops, and in-school performances to classrooms

• Offer adult puppet classes, summer camp residencies, and community events that build connection through creativity

• Secure over $100,000 in grant funding to grow and sustain our work

Gavin performs 'Big Tree and Little Salmon' for Suquamish ElementaryBut there’s still so much more we want to do — and we can’t do it without you.

This GiveBIG, your donation directly supports:

• New shows and school tours

• Free or low-cost arts education for kids

• Training opportunities for emerging puppeteers

• Keeping this unique, joyful art form alive and thriving in the Pacific Northwest

Gingerbread Boy @ Seattle Center🎭 Give today and help puppets take center stage! Together, we can make a big impact — one puppet at a time.