#ashkarn intro

[theatrical-art-of-motion]

The theater world, whether society likes to admit it or not, is a forerunner in the realm of innovation.

Theater requires creativity. Not just in how a human can act as another, or in elaborate sets or songs. But also, when it comes to bringing nonhumans to the stage. Some productions, like Sight & Sound, may go an easy route, and use living animals when they require a donkey or a dog. But for many theaters, they instead turn to puppetry.

When you think of puppetry, you may think of sockpuppets, or sesame street, or perhaps lambchop. And these are impressive, in their own right, but perhaps not quite my focus.

The horses of Warhorse. King Kong from the King Kong musical. Sven from Frozen. The wonderous creations of Compagnie La Machine.

These are what capture me. These are what entrance me. And these are what I wish to share with all of you.

I am Ashkarn, lover of the artwork that surpasses the canvas, and dazzles the world from the stage. Thank you for joining me as I gather my knowledge and interests together.