Bread & Puppet Theatre

Just amazing. I walked through the museum and walked barefoot through the circus field. Lovely community with lovely people. They put so much trust in the people who stop by, it's beautiful. Much love to the puppets, the artists, and the people who preserve it all. The art is relevant as ever. Take yourself on an adventure to the middle of no where, the puppets are waiting 💫

I've had a day to reflect on this experience and here are my thoughts. I appreciated the creativity, talent, and messaging, but the art itself is unsettling. I know puppets can be that way at baseline but the themes are dark in nature. I had no expectations going into the museam and it was highly recommended by locals. We attended a small show (not one of their main ones) and when walking into the tent it felt like a cult ritual and it was slightly intimidating. There was a group of 8-10 people

This is educational as well detrimental to our current society and should be preserved forever! These are depictions that mirror similarities to our current situation within our democracy as Americans. The parallels that show us "Everything Is Fine." When the vehicle we're in is on FIRE! I couldn't be more gratful nor appreciative to be allowed to partake in being present there but relearning what so many forgot or simply do NOT Know...

There is a lot of creativity and talent that goes into making these puppets. The group itself gives culty vibes and they do embrace some extremist ideals. Extremism in any form is bad. As far as the play...it wasnt until they said Gaza that I realized what their performance piece was about. There were a couple of really impactful moments that had they focused on those ideas......but it was so bizarre and pretentious that the message got buried.

I am almost positive B&P changed my life. It was so viscerally impressive. Huge, beautiful, poignant pieces. Spooky in the way that feels safe. The prints, books, and art were amazing. It felt TRULY like the epitome of what Vermont is; community, natural beauty, art, resilience, and resistance.