Bequeathed

Creator, Puppetry Designer, Director, Puppeteer

Bequeathed is a semi-autobiographical exploration in the residual effects of inherited gender roles and identity expectations, through a fantastical fiber arts world.

Awards/Recognition:

2024 Workshop Grant from The Jim Henson Foundation

2024 NYSCA Support for Artists Grant (Sponsor: Two Chairs Inc.)

PERFORMANCES/DEVELOPMENT:

Bequeathed was first conceived at the 2021 Spring Object Movement Digital Festival (performed with Rob Pedini)

2022 - Emerging Artist at The Eugene O'Neill Puppetry Conference (performed with Beau Brown and Heidi Tungseth)

2022 - Puppet BloK at Dixon Place. Curated by Jean Marie Keevins. (performed with Victor Ayala, Ray Dondero, and Esme Roszel)

2023 - Governor's Island Residency (August)

2024 - Workshop Presentation Coming this Fall!

Photos by Richard Termine, Jean Marie Keevins, and Emi-Lei Zysk