The Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford recently hosted a puppet show based on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The show was presented by master puppet and mask-maker Robert Beuth, who has been a puppeteer in Los Angeles for over 35 years.
The Show
The 85-minute, one-man production featured Beuth playing the role of Huckleberry Finn, with every other character in the story rendered as a hand-crafted puppet or mask. The show’s central moment, where Huck decides to rescue his friend Jim, was particularly moving, with Beuth delivering a powerful performance.
The lesson from Huckleberry Finn is not to do the right thing, but to remain true to oneself, no matter the cost. The show’s message was entertainingly conveyed by Beuth, who brought the characters to life with his remarkable puppetry skills.
Original reporting: New Haven Independent — read the source article.
