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Courttesy of the International Puppet Festival
Puppetry is the epitome of a hands-on art form. Nonetheless, thanks to the pandemic, Pittsburgh’s newest puppet showcase is virtual, which is a big reason it s able to include performers from around the world. International Puppet Festival: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., Dec. 12
The International Puppet Festival takes place Saturday, with 32 performers contributing to separate programs for adults, children and all ages.
The festival grew out of the 2020 Virtual Puppet Residency run by Pittsburgh-based artist, educator and puppeteer Tom Sarver. The residency, backed by Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, gave about 50 artists on several continents, from beginners to veterans, the chance to hone their skills and develop new work.
Courtesy of Catherine Welsh Aceto
Catherine Welsh Aceto of Pittsburgh will be performing in the virtual International Puppet Festival on Dec. 12
Courtesy of Tyler Jacobs
Tyler Jacobs of Fredricksburg, Va. will be performing with puppet Fugzy in the virtual International Puppet Festival on Dec. 12.
Courtesy of Fedelis Kyalo
Fedelis Kyalo of Nairobi, Kenya, will be peforming in the virtual International Puppet Festival on Dec. 12.
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Brighton Heights resident Tom Sarver, a nationally recognized artist, created a Virtual Puppetry Residency that connects creative people from around the globe. Their work can been Saturday at the International Puppet Festival, an online show featuring 32 artists.