Founded in 2008, we are a collaborative group of theatre artists combining a variety of disciplines: physical theatre, text based theatre, puppetry arts, and visual arts.

We are dedicated to breathing new life into the theatre experience, allowing audiences to engage with the work.

 

founding members

Paul Spirito

Paul Spirito

Puppetry Director

Paul Spirito is a puppet designer, creator, and performer living in Hartford, Connecticut. Currently, he is the Puppetry Technical Supervisor in the world renowned University of Connecticut Puppetry Program. He received a B.S. in Industrial Design in 1992 from the University of Bridgeport and worked in the toy industry for 10 years before earning his MFA in puppetry from UCONN. This combination of experiences has informed much of his work. At UCONN, Paul guides students through the process of designing, creating, and performing puppets for Connecticut Repertory Theater. Paul pushes puppetry forward by infusing traditional forms and techniques with 21st century materials and processes.

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