Basil Twist knows how to stay true to the ancient Andalusian melodies and Moorish chantings and at the same time interject moments of subtle humor.
Drama of Works- Lessons Learned: The Making of “The Ballad of Phineas P. Gage”
For someone who has never had any professional puppet training, Van Lente has already proven that she’s got the right stuff to make a valuable contribution to the art of puppetry.
Homesick Sailor Puppet Theater- Songs and Stories of the Sea
Howie Leifer focuses his entire show on life at sea as told through the oral tradition of chanteys.
The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre- Sleeping Beauty
Nick Coppola has chosen a tongue-in-cheek approach to the story by poking fun at New York types.
The Culture Project- The Adventures of Maya the Bee
In spite of the amusing characters and a few comedic turns this is a dark story, especially for children.
Katarini Antounakaki- Intimate Diary of a Fly
Just when you think you’ve seen every possible technique in puppet staging, along comes something entirely different.
Puppets in Review 