Columbia Marionette Theatre

Columbia Marionette Theatre is a puppet theater in Columbia, SC, located at 401 Laurel St. The organization performs over 450 shows annually and offers traveling shows, birthday parties, and field trips. Founded in 1988 by famed puppeteer Allie Scollon and her son John, it is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Rededicated as The Allie Scollon Puppetry Center in 2006, the venue features puppets from a few inches tall to over five feet appearing on a 30-foot stage. The theatre hosts daycare and school field trips any day of the week and tours educational and entertaining shows throughout SC. Shows are held every Saturday at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, and every third Monday at 10:00 am. All seats are general admission, and tickets are available at the door. The theatre’s mission is to entertain and educate children and adults through the long-standing tradition and artistry of puppetry. The business holds a rating of 4.70 based on 268 reviews, reflecting a strong local reputation and an established track record of customer satisfaction. Columbia Marionette Theatre brings the enchanting world of puppetry to Columbia and SC through its diverse programming and dedicated performances.

The business is situated on Laurel St, just steps from the Howard School Site and near the intersection with Huger Street.

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Services:

• Birthday Parties
• Current Season Performances
• Field Trips
• Puppet Shows
• Traveling Troupe Shows