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Kerala’s ‘Tholpavakoothu’ as a Modern Avatar in a Music Video

Posted by Shilpa Nair Anand | 30th Sep 2020 | India, Puppetry, Transmedia

“The use of Kerala’s traditional puppetry in a music video by director Emcy Joseph throws...

The Magic is in the Miniature: Toy Theatre Thrives Online During Quarantine

Posted by Marisa C. Hayes | 26th Apr 2020 | New York, Puppetry, Review, Theatre and Art, Transcultural Collaborations, United States of America

In its simplest form, the proscenium is constructed of little more than cardboard. Small paper...

Lucy Prebble’s “A Very Expensive Poison” at the Old Vic: Post-truth Games with Docu-drama

Posted by Aleks Sierz | 8th Sep 2019 | Adaptation, Documentary Theatre, Review, Theatre and Politics, United Kingdom

The Russian state murders dissidents not only in their homeland, but also in the UK. Recent cases...

“Les Miz And Friends: A Puppet Parody” At The Hudson Theatre Is An Absolutely Hysterical Delight.

Posted by Christine Deitner | 21st Apr 2019 | Los Angeles, Puppetry, Review, United States of America

The press for the show promises audience interaction and improv but the way both are utilized here is utterly impressive. In three of those many “Master of the House” reprises, Flati and Makarayk sing songs about three members of the audience who have volunteered and base their verses off of the volunteers entirely. This is a talented cast of truly funny people who can really, really sing. And if you are a fan of any Muppet-inspired vehicle, it’s hard not to be jealous of those three volunteers for they get to interact with such beautifully crafted characters.