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Hobey Ford, Master Puppeteer and Storyteller

August 22, 2021

Hobey Ford is a renowned puppeteer who has performed on stages around the world. He is the winner of two Citations of Excellence from Union International de la Marionette USA , a Kennedy Center Partner in Education teaching artist, and a recipient of three Jim Henson Foundation Grants.

HOBEY FORD’S GOLDEN ROD PUPPETS – YOUTUBE

About the Artist

Winner of the UNIMA Citation for Excellence and three Jim Henson Foundation grants, Hobey Ford is known for his excellence in puppetry performance and craft as well as his skill as a master storyteller.  Hobey designs and constructs all of his Golden Rod puppets. Hobey’s performances present puppetry styles and traditional tales from the United States and around the world. FOR MORE

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