New York City Puppet Theatre Sponsorships The New York City Puppet Theatre (The Ascent Foundation, Inc.) is a comprehensive, professional, developmental puppet organization starring Puppet Master Dr. George E. Blair and his Puppets International and featuring Master Puppeteers. We are a 501 (c) (3) organization. The New York City Puppet Theatre's primary goals are : (1) to teach individuals and groups about puppetry; and (2) to produce quality puppet shows for everyone, especially children. Please consider a Sponsorship to assist us with our long term dreams and goals! Thank you! Dr. George E. Blair