Up In Arms. Photo: Richard Termine/92NY
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Set sail on the adventure of a lifetime with Pirate Song, a whimsical musical puppet show filled with heart, humor, and discovery. In a world where dreams set sail and magic fills the air, Paulette the Pirate Princess and her faithful dog Waffle embark on a journey around the world in search of something truly special, her very own song.
For generations, Paulette’s family have sung the same old pirate song. But Paulette longs for something more. Determined to discover her own voice, she and Waffle set off on an unforgettable voyage, meeting remarkable friends along the way. A giraffe in Africa shares a new perspective on seeing the world. In Australia, a quirky koala playing the didgeridoo teaches Paulette to celebrate what makes each of us wonderfully different. A wise dragon in Japan reveals how our past can guide our future, while a vibrant toucan in Brazil encourages Paulette to trust her inner spirit.
Through music, laughter, and colorful characters, Paulette discovers that her song may have been with her all along, the song of curiosity, courage, and adventure. With her inner song guiding her, Paulette inspires audiences to celebrate their own unique voice and the beauty of cultures around the world.
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Dov Manley
Dov Manley (@upinarmspuppets) is the founder and artistic director of Up In Arms, a Newburgh, NY-based puppet company. With a talented team of artistic collaborators, Dov has created and performed an original catalog of musical puppet shows, captivating audiences in theaters, schools, and libraries nationwide. As a co-creator of Pirate Song, Dov is thrilled to bring you all on this exciting journey of self-discovery and song.
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Kirk Bixby
Kirk Bixby is an American puppeteer, director, playwright, and lyricist. He is the creator and star of the original web-series Oscar and Herman Play Inside!, and Co-Creator of Witch Wartsmith's Halloween Spooktacular. His original songs can be heard in Three Pigs and Little Red at the Puppet Co Playhouse, as well as many of Waffle and Friends adventures with Up In Arms. Kirk’s custom puppets can be seen live at Wildlife Conservation Society zoos and aquariums. Notable performance credits include: ‘Mr. Popper’ on the first national tour of Popper’s Penguins, 'Mr. Conductor' on the first national tour of Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train Live!, and official voice & performer for the one and only Scooby Doo in Warner Bros. Scooby Doo Live!. Kirk is the founder of Proper Puppet Productions. He currently resides in Salem, MA where he can often be seen amusing his adorable black cat, also named Salem.
Photo: Julia Halpin
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Chris Palmieri
Chris Palmieri (@palmieripuppets) is a seasoned performer, builder, and entertainer with over 15 years of experience in New York City. He portrayed Sven in the Northeast regional premiere of Disney’s Frozen, where he also served as puppet designer. Chris reprised the role at Fulton Theater in Lancaster, PA, serving as both performer and puppet captain. Notable credits include the Emmy-nominated preschool series Snug’s House and Tigger in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation.
Photo: Matt Harvey
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AL
Al (like ‘pal’, not Artificial Intelligence) is a Brooklyn based artist and puppeteer. They’ve performed in NYC at St. Ann’s Warehouse, Dixon Place, The Sheen Center, Theaterlab, DR2, Pip’s Island Theater, and regionally at Bridge Street Theater, Flint Repertory Theater, and Wolf Trap Children’s Theater. Support human artists!
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Scott Test
Music teacher, songwriter and, a teller of stories, Scott pulls his influence from a wide variety of traditions; from 1800s folk songs to singer-songwriter standards from the 70s and modern top 40. Scott’s versatility as a musician helped polish the various styles of music for Monster Intelligence where he made his debut with Up In Arms as an orchestrator, music co-writer and voice of lead monster Melvin. Scott wrote original songs for the Up In Arms shows Tortoise & Hare’s Race to Health and Waffle & Friends and stepped up to the helm as co-writer and music producer on the Up In Arms family musical, Pirate Song.
Sponsors
Media Partner: East Hampton Star
Performing Arts programs are supported by 2026 season sponsors Galia Meiri-Stawski and Axel Stawski, with additional lead support from Henry and Peggy Schleiff, The Melville Straus Family Endowment, Monica and Peter Tessler, and Vital Projects Fund.
Guild Hall’s Performing Arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Additional support provided by Friends of the Theater: Natascia Ayers and Jim Ciquera, Bonnie and Joel Bergstein, Gene Bernstein and Kathy Walsh, Amy Cooney and Marty Feinman, John and Joan D’Addario, Suzanne and John Golden, Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan, Steve and Susan Pesner and Peace, in memory of Michéle Pesner, whose entire life was devoted to all aspects of culture, The Schaffner Family Foundation, Lisa Schultz and Ezriel Kornel, Stacey and Oliver Stanton, and Susi and Peter Wunsch.