There was a lyricism to the storytelling, beautifully weaving dance, puppetry, acting, and projection into the narrative.
Watoku Uenu- The Tall Keyaki Tree
“The Tall Keyaki Tree” is promising as a work in progress but not yet ready to shine as a featured production.
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas
Squirrels steal the show at “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas.”
Kevin Augustine- Lone Wolf Tribe- Body Concert
“Body Concert” evoked Plato’s idea that our soul possesses all the knowledge of the world from before and after our human journey; but during it, we are bound, by our human limitations, to only remembering and never realizing this knowledge.
Nick Lehane and Derek Fordjour- Fly Away
What makes “Fly Away” so remarkable is the way it calls to the humanity in us all. Those witnessing the character’s struggles can’t help but be drawn in, wishing they could shift some levers, pull some strings, or just lend a helping hand.
Tory Bend- Dreaming
“Dreaming” is a living comic strip in which 2-D comic characters live among humans.
Puppets in Review 