Puppeteer. Performer. Playwright.

Who is Sean P. Mette?

For the past twenty years, Sean P. Mette and his puppetry has been creating lasting memories across the country as a professional puppeteer. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Sean began his professional career as a touring puppeteer and actor for Madcap Puppets and since then, he has performed with the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, the Know Theatre of Cincinnati, the Carnegie (Covington, KY) , OTRimprov, and for CET Public Television as a part in their Smartpath series. In 2018, Sean’s experience in puppetry allowed him to join as an adjunct faculty member at Capital University, teaching a course in puppetry. Sean’s all digital puppet show, Unintentional Significance, has won several awards including the 2022 Show of the Year Award from the Young-Howze Theatre Journal.

Outside of performing, Sean is a dynamic communications professional with 15+ years of expertise in public speaking and customer service. He is a proven leader with a track record of success across diverse environments, driven by the excitement of managing and bringing new projects to life, from concept to completion.

Current Projects & Recent Excitements!

White Whale:
A Brand New Play Coming to the 2026 Cincinnati Fringe Festival!

In 1877, local businessman Albert Akeny Stewart endeavored to do the impossible: display living whales in Cincinnati, OH. Was he successful? Through puppetry and storytelling, discover the forgotten story of Stewart and his beluga whales from the Queen City’s Gilded Age.

After years of combing through historical archives, award winning puppeteer, Sean P. Mette brings this forgotten piece of Queen City history to the stage this May/June at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival.