Past Projects

Shadows of the Floating World and Other Ephemera

confessions of a lazy hmong woman

In fall, 2011, Anne was commissioned by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts to create a shadow puppet piece based on their Edo-Pop exhibit. According to Dr. Matthew Welch, ukiyo-e refers to a type of “pop” imagery produced in Japan …“from the late seventeenth century through the nineteenth century, which reflected the tastes and proclivities of [...]

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Magic Lantern Puppet Theater to Re-Stage Children and Other Optical Illusions

Performed at Open Eye Figure Theater in June 2011. June 9-11, 2011 Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 East 24th Street, Minneapolis ASL Interpretation Friday, June 10 by Gretchen Toay “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 [...]

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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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Swallows Fly North In Winter

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

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2010: the Year in Review

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

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