The Puppetmaster of Lodz (Marin Theatre Company 1999)

by Gilles Segal

directed by Lee Sankowich

clarinet by Ben Goldberg

harmonica by Damien Masterson

A Jewish puppeteer in hiding doesn’t believe World War II is over and survives by re-enacting his life with his puppets.

The Puppetmaster of Lodz Opening
Baby Puppet

Waltz At The Pogrom
Preparing For The Wedding
The Wedding
Ruchele Nods
The Puppetmaster of Lodz Intermission
The Puppetmaster of Lodz Entr’acte
The Last Act

Burying Dead Puppets
Finding Ruchele
False Labor
Ruchele Gets Glasses
He Can’t Burn Her
Samuel & Ruchele
The Puppetmaster of Lodz Bows
The Puppetmaster of Lodz Exit

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