String puppetry, ​artist Tran Duoc explains, has deep roots in Vietnam. While the techniques used today are influenced by Western marionette traditions, he ensures that many of the characters in his ...

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Pancakes and sausages will be on the menu November 15, along with support for important water-safety classes for area ...

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IT’S got catchy songs, hilarious lines and great puppets — but Avenue Q is not for kids. Reading Operatic Society is bringing the show to the Kenton Theatre next week and even its cast are devoted ...

On Friday evening, a large sign propped on the sidewalk of South Boundary Street pointed beyond the tree line, down a small hill and toward a clearing. Laughter broke through the chirps of the ...

The puppet fan has a YouTube channel and a TikTok account A FAN caused anger and confusion by whipping out a hand puppet and filming a comedy sketch with his side 2-0 down. Baffled Hibernian ...

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The creature looks out, a carefree expression on its face, as three interns gather to make an incision around its skull, from ear to ear. Then, they slice down the center of the creature’s throat and ...