Registration

Registration

EXCHANGE with Sam Lewis

Sunday, Feb 19, 2023

2:00pm – 4:00pm

“I call myself an accidental puppeteer because in the early 2000’s I came across a vintage Black Americana marionette in an attic, which started me on an unexpected puppetry journey. I explore racial issues and negative iconography with that marionette. In late 2018 I learned of incredible family history that has taken me back over 200 years. That revelation redirected my practice. I commissioned the creation of a rod puppet that represents my paternal grandfather. I have been workshopping with this new puppet, in an amazing and fulfilling collaboration with my two sons, while continuing my research, to write a collection of stories for a full-length puppetry and performance piece tentatively titled, Everybody Knew Their Place.”

-Sam Lewis

This event is underwritten by Steve Sarowitz and the Wayfarer Theaters.

Event Category

EXCHANGE

Event Location

The Art Center Highland Park
1957 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL, 60035

Event Fees

FREE

Total Seats

999999

Remaining Seats

999999