Wayang Kulit is a form of traditional shadow-puppetry from Bali, Indonesia that brings together elements from all the island’s rich cultural traditions: mythology, music, visual arts, ritual and comedy. Since 2012, the founding members of The Brother’s Čampur—puppeteer Putu Rekayasa, theatre artist Sam Jay Gold, ethnomusicologist Ian Coss, and arts scholar Panji Wilimantara—have presented this dynamic and interdisciplinary art form to audiences in both Indonesia and the United States. As in a typical wayang performance in Bali, The Brother’s Čampur aim to inform, inspire and entertain at once—mixing sacred with silly, love scenes with slapstick, and tradition with innovation.
Recommended for ages 4 and up.

About the Series
As our event season comes to a close, the Somerville Arts Council takes you on one last adventure: “Puppet Palooza 2019: Tales from Around the World!” Stories have always been a connective thread that brings cultures together. For this series, Tales from Around the World, our featured performers bring those stories to life. Audiences are whisked away on journeys to far-away lands featuring global tales from Africa, Persia, Indonesia, and many more. So, grab your passport and prepare for thrilling escapes and unexpected surprises along the way.
Puppet Palooza is thrilled to bring the art of puppetry to East Somerville. Join us for a five-part puppetry extravaganza, showcasing local, national, and international performing companies. Great for kids and adults and 100% free. Thanks to our collaborators, Connexion, and East Somerville Main Streets.

The Lineup (See full descriptions and locations on following pages)
*Saturday, Oct. 26 at 3-6pm “Behind the Mask Theater showcase”at the East Somerville Main St. Halloween Block Party

*Friday, Nov.1 at 6:30pm Jim Napolitano of Nappy’s Puppets presents “Shadows Around the World”

*Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6:30pm The Brothers Čampur presents: “An Evening of Indonesian Shadow Puppet Theater”

*Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30pm Maggie Whalen of Magpie Puppets presents “Leopard Learns a Lesson”

*Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6:30pm Tanglewood Marionettes presents “An Arabian Adventure”