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#beowulf
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How does Beowulf relate to puppetry?
In this episode, we explore "Bloodthirsty Fiends" a 2017 thesis by Alison Jo Reid for the University of Texas at Austin. Reid combines puppet technology with the ancient epic Beowulf to create an original play for the Cohen New Works Festival. Featuring a 22-inch marionette of Beowulf, a 4-foot puppet of Grendel, and a massive 9-foot walk-around puppet of Grendel’s Mother, this production reimagines the classic tale. Reid uses both traditional sculpting techniques and modern laser cutting to breathe new life into the story, questioning Beowulf’s heroism and giving Grendel’s Mother newfound depth and agency.
Tune in to learn how puppetry transforms this timeless epic into a fresh, thrilling spectacle.
Read the full thesis on Ebsco: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=31a33714-9600-3d06-bd5e-3be8e75de380