THE ARTISTS

Puppetry’s power lies in the act of transformation—of bringing something inanimate to life.

This act in itself speaks to our lives, which rise and fall and rise again. As we share this act of building and performing, we find that theater brings people together. It builds community. It is with great respect and awe that we see the power and joy of this ancient art flourish in unsuspecting ways and places.

Since 1973, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre has been using water, flour, newspaper, paint, and unlimited imagination to tell stories that explore the struggles and celebrations of human existence. Drawing inspiration from the world's traditions of puppet and mask theatre and its lively roots in transformative ritual and street theatre, HOBT creates vital, poetic theater for all ages and backgrounds.

THE REVIEWS

"For more than 25 years, the theater has crafted a reputation built on unwavering activism and a gorgeous artistic vision. …this collection of grass-roots artists has spearheaded some of the most breathtaking artistic events in the city's history. "
-Carolyn Petrie,
St. Paul Pioneer Press, 1999