THE PUPPETMASTER OF LODZ

Written by Gilles Segal
Translation by Sara O'Connor
Directed by Jimmy McDermott

Featuring Jennifer Avery, John Hoogenakker, Larry Neumann Jr. and Steve Ratcliff

After escaping from Auschwitz, Finkelbaum, a once-revered puppetmaster, has barricaded himself in an attic. Now 1950, he is not convinced that the war is over and sees any attempt to lure him out as merely a ruse to recapture him. In an attempt to bring his lost family back to life, he prepares for his greatest puppet show ever – the story of his life. Ultimately hopeful, moving and eminently theatrical, this beautifully articulated story will enjoy heightened poignancy upon our stage.

**Joseph Jefferson Award Winner: Puppetry Design (Michael Montenegro)

**Joseph Jefferson Award Nomination: Best Actor in a Principal Role (Larry Neumann, Jr.)

PRODUCTION TEAM

Scenic Design by Keith Pitts
Lighting Design by Ben Spicer
Costume Design by Debbie Baer
Sound Design by Josh Schmidt
Properties Design by Lara Musard
Puppetry Design by Michael Montenegro

Though our intimate performance spaces keep you close to the action, we offer "Listen" assisted listening technology for those who want additional amplification.