Shadow Puppets

To Be Performed at Open Eye Figure Theater in June 2011.

“Wry, emotionally intense, humorous… above all delicately presented.”
-Wayne Krefting, Henson Foundation Review

“Incredibly rich visuals, acting, & music.”
-Krista Post, Licensed Psychologist, Postpartum Support International, MN Co-coordinator

In October, 2010, Magic Lantern received an Arts Activity grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) to re-envision its original production, Children and Other Optical Illusions. Children and Other Optical Illusions is a multi-media puppet show, featuring shadow animation, a unique sound score, live-feed video, and puppets. [click to continue…]

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Benefit Showing of Sita Sings the Blues for Magic Lantern Puppet Theater

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Three hilarious shadow puppets narrate this beautifully animated interpretation of the Ramayana. Trylon Microcinema, May 12. All proceeds benefit Magic Lantern Puppet Theater’s upcoming production, Children and Other Optical Illusions.

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Nalah and the Pink Tiger

Nalah and the Pink Tiger by Anne Sawyer-Aitch

Anne continues to work on her new children’s book, Nalah and the Pink Tiger. In September, 2010, she was awarded an Artist’s Retreat by New York Mills Cultural Center to continue the project.

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Swallows Fly North In Winter

Anne's swallows hang in An Open Book in Wadena, MN.

Sawyer-Aitch’s giant swallow puppets are now hanging in Wadena’s An Open Book.

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2010: the Year in Review

Excessively Happy Shadow Puppet Scene by Anne Sawyer-Aitch

Whew! It’s been a busy year. This is what Anne has been up to.

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