Prufbox
This piece was created by Happenstance Theater (the company created by my father Mark Jaster and his wife Sabrina Mandell) for the first DC Fringe Festival. The role of the puppeteer was originated by Lindsay Abromaitis-Smith (a fascinating artist and puppeteer whose work is worth following). When they re-mounted the show for the Peabody Essex Museum I was happy to fill the role of the puppeteer (and various other character apparitions). It was a rare opportunity in somewhat unconventional puppet work to make images dance. One of my favorite challenges was choreographing and executing a courtship between an umbrella and a teacup. Having grown up learning from my father on stage, it was a true pleasure to be working with him again. To find out more about the production, check out Prufbox at the Happenstance Theater website.
