New Haven area high school students recently showcased their artistic talents through the NXTHVN Apprenticeship Program. The program, now in its seventh year, pairs students with professional artists to create art and set up gallery spaces. This year, the apprentices created a puppet show called PUPPETHVN, which featured stories and characters developed by the students.
Puppet Show Details
The puppet show was the result of a special project created by the apprentices, who worked alongside professional artists to design and develop compelling stories for each of their characters. The apprentices learned about puppet design, character building, and storytelling, and applied these skills to create their own unique puppets.
The show featured a variety of characters, including Tony Pepperoni, a loudmouth puppet operated by apprentice David Fulton, and Ariah the Knight, operated by apprentice Nia Jackson. The puppets’ stories were engrossing, and the audience was captivated by the apprentices’ confidence and poise as they maneuvered the puppets and shared their stories.
The apprentices also created the set and backdrops for the show, with the help of NXTHVN curatorial fellow Juanita Sunday and volunteer Josh “An Urban Nerd” Brown. The result was a vibrant and immersive world that transported the audience to a place of wonder and magic.
The show served as a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of community and listening. The apprentices demonstrated that by sharing their stories and listening to others, they could create a sense of connection and understanding.
Original reporting: New Haven Independent — read the source article.
