2016 Komagata Maru Incident with Stratford

The shadow images were made in 2016 for a workshop for the Komagata Maru Incident at our studio, directed by Keira Loughran. The images are based on a Thai form of shadow puppetry called Nang Yai.  This style of shadow puppetry was not used in the final production at the Stratford Festival.

2022 Bunny Masks with Valerie Buhagiar

Bunny masks made by the Puppetmongers for a work in progress by Valerie Buhagiar.

These masks are made from Bristol board, masking tape and acrylic paint.

2023 Last Landscape with Bad New Days

Bad New Days – Last Landscape workshop production

Prototype puppet design and build, Goose – Ann Powell; Dog – David Powell
Director, Adam Paolozza
Photos, Ann Powell

2019 Winter Festival at Canada’s Wonderland

The Winter Festival puppet show at Canada’s Wonderland, 2019: 
 
Puppet and set design & build, Ann Powell & David Powell 
Puppet design consultant, Johan van Der Gun 
Playwrights, Ann Powell, David Powell & Emilia Nechita 
Director, Emilia Nechita
Music creation/recording, Rick Sacks
Performers, Emilia Nechita, Sasha Flengas, Courtney Lamanna
Photos, Ann Powell and David Powell
Goldilocks
Little Red Riding Hood
3 Little Pigs
Wolf puppet prototype standing on 4 legs
Wolf puppet prototype standing on 2 legs
Wolf puppet prototype lying down

2000 Co-production of Pirate Widow Cheng

Co-produced  the first version of  The Pirate Widow Cheng  with the  Center for Puppetry Arts i n Atlanta, with director Jon Ludwig.

Pirate Widow Cheng

This production, set in early 19th century China, explores the true story of Shih Yang and her rise from prostitution to her command of one of China’s most ruthless pirate combines.
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