Creative Expression, Playful Healing, and Community Connection Through Puppetry
At Tau Wellness, we celebrate the power of play, storytelling, and embodied creativity. Our Improv Puppets program is a joyful, trauma-informed space where people of all ages, identities, and abilities can explore self-expression, emotional release, and social connection through the art of puppetry and improvisation.
Whether you're a seasoned performer, a curious beginner, or someone seeking a gentle way to reconnect with your inner voice, this program invites you to co-create, laugh, and heal in community.
💛 Our Philosophy
We believe puppetry is more than performance—it’s a tool for:
- Emotional storytelling and self-discovery
- Accessible creative expression for all bodies and neurotypes
- Playful healing through movement, voice, and imagination
Community building across generations and identities
🌀 Program Features
🧡 Puppet Workshops
Building puppets is complicated and takes a lot of time. We find that people have a much better experience working with our basic Improv Puppets. From this base, they add all the features, hair, eyes, clothing, and bling. Workshops include:
- How to animate a puppet so it seems alive
- Character development and storytelling prompts
- Cultural and ancestral puppet traditions
💜 Improv & Performance Labs
These sessions focus on spontaneous play, voice work, and collaborative storytelling. No experience required! Labs include:
- Warm-ups for voice, breath, and movement
- Group improv games and scene creation
- Opportunities for public or private sharing
💚 Trauma-Mitigation Facilitation
Our facilitators are trained in trauma-mitigation practices and prioritize emotional safety, including:
- Consent-based participation
- Sensory-friendly environments
- Grounding and regulation techniques
💙 Inclusive & Adaptive Design
We welcome participants of all abilities and identities. Our spaces and materials are designed to be:
- Neurodivergent-friendly
- Mobility-accessible
- Gender-inclusive and affirming
🤍 Community Showcases & Circles
Participants can choose to share their creations in community showcases or join reflective circles to explore themes like:
- Identity and transformation
- Humor and resilience
- Storytelling as resistance
🌈 Who Is This For?
This program is open to:
- Adults, youth, and elders
- LGBTQIA2S+ community members
- Neurodivergent and disabled folks
- Anyone curious about puppetry, play, or creative healing
🤝 Our Commitment
Tau Wellness is committed to creating spaces where art and healing intersect. Through Improv Puppets, we aim to:
- Foster joy and connection
- Celebrate diverse voices and stories
- Offer low-barrier access to creative tools
- Build intergenerational and intercultural bridges
📞 Ready to Play?
Join us for a workshop, drop-in lab, or community showcase.
Contact us to learn more, register, or bring Improv Puppets to your school, organization, or community space.
👉 Register today or invite a friend to participate.
📬 Receive your welcome kit and begin your journey with us.
🌐 Contact us to learn more and get involved.