As part of the 2018 Spring Puppet Forum Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present a discussion with Paul Spirtio, Helder Mira, and Sarah Nolen on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 7 p.m. in the Ballard Institute Theater, located at 1 Royce Circle in Storrs Center.
Director, puppeteer, and Puppet Arts technical supervisor Paul Spirito discusses the process and dynamics of his new puppet film Ancestral, which was shot entirely on UConn's Depot Campus. The film tells the tale of an eccentric inventor, living in the shadow of his fathers failures, overcoming the doubts of his community and reconnecting his culture with its past. It was brought to life by Paul Spirito, Helder Mira, and students of the UConn Puppet Arts Program.
Admission to this event is free (donations greatly appreciated!), and refreshments will be served. Come early, and experience our puppet exhibitions, as well as the video resources in our library nook. Visitors can park in the Storrs Center Garage located at 33 Royce Circle. Parking in the Storrs Center Garage is free for the first two hours and $1 per hour thereafter, with a daily maximum charge of $8. Forums will be broadcast via Facebook Live. Call 860-486-8580 for more information or visit bimp.uconn.edu.
For more information, contact: The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at 860-486-8580 or bimp@uconn.edu