Board of Directors
The Western Massachusetts Puppetry Guild has a group of volunteers that are working to build this organization for all those interested in puppetry in the area and beyond. If you are interested in finding out more about WMPG, the Guild Special Interest Committees, or puppetry in general, contact any of the Board members directly or at
puppets@westmasspuppetry.org
Eric Weiss – President
Eric Weiss is a teaching artist & puppet builder specializing in puppet building classes. He is also the owner of Homeslice Puppetry, a long time member of the Connecticut Guild of Puppetry and the Puppeteers of America, and the North East Regional Director for the Puppeteers of America. Eric is also the President and a founding member of the Western Massachusetts Puppetry Guild, and part of the Website committee for the guild.
Justin DuPont – Finance & Fundraising
Justin DuPont is a designer, builder, puppeteer, and producer of puppetry festivals and performances. His background is in sculpture, theater, film and commercial productions and uses puppetry and the arts to educate and promote environmentally sustainable practices. He is the Guild Board Finance Director and is part of the Finance and Fundraising Committee.