Firelight Shadow Theater: Spin Me a Shadow, Tell Me a Winter Tale

Discover the magical world of shadow puppetry with Daniel Barash of Firelight Shadow Theater. After first introducing audience members to the art of shadow puppetry (including numerous puppets from Southeast Asia), Daniel will perform shadow puppetry versions of best-loved stories, including wintry folktales. The audience will be encouraged to participate throughout the program, and volunteers will be invited up to the shadow screen to help perform the shows. See you in the land of shadows!

Performer Biography

Daniel Barash, based in Berkeley, CA, has presented hundreds of shadow puppetry assembly programs across the United States. His performances are engaging, participatory, and fun! Daniel is a Teaching Artist with Focus 5, Inc., and is one of 50 Kennedy Center National Workshop Leaders. He travels around the country sharing his love of shadow puppetry with both educators and students.

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