When most of us look back on America's history, we like to remember the good times: the victories, the discoveries, the stories of heroes and brave men. There is, however, an importance in never forgetting the darker moments that make up our past, those shadowy corners that we dare not even whisper about in mixed … Continue reading Trouble Puppet’s ‘American Blood Song’ is an epic, painfully honest look at one of the darkest parts of American history
‘Wars of Heaven: Smackdown’ is a intriguing, bold look at modern morality
When Trouble Puppet’s “Wars of Heaven: Part I” hit last year, audiences were not sure what to expect. So many of Trouble Puppet’s previous shows had their basis in literature or history, and even if they veered off in different directions, there’s always a stabilizing backbone behind it all. With “Wars of Heaven”, they let … Continue reading ‘Wars of Heaven: Smackdown’ is a intriguing, bold look at modern morality
‘The Wars of Heaven Part 1’: A well-crafted wonder of puppetry
Trouble Puppet is never one to rest on their laurels. They could easily just half-assedly throw something together and still pull in the crowds on reputation alone, but they come back year after year with original, intriguing tales based on everything from science fiction novels to historical events. With their latest, Trouble Puppet, led by … Continue reading ‘The Wars of Heaven Part 1’: A well-crafted wonder of puppetry
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