The arrival of a mysterious special delivery package sets the stage for an exciting and revealing look at foreign countries and diverse cultures through the art of puppetry. Using a map to pinpoint the stops along the way, Peter’s beautifully crafted marionettes present short vignettes describing interesting facts about their country’s customs and traditions. It’s an exhilarating view of other cultures and a masterful display of the art of puppetry.
Peter Hart has been a professional puppeteer for 25+ years. His professional career has been divided almost equally with a position as Head Puppeteer/Associate Artistic Director at Atlanta's prestigious Center for Puppetry Arts and his own puppet company he started, Atlanta Puppet, with his wife Mary Ann.
While at the Center for Puppetry Arts, Peter was Head Puppeteer in 5 different productions that earned Citations of Excellence from UNIMA - the international society of puppeteers.
He incorporates music throughout his performances as background and to give the performance pace and ambiance. Peter is a sought-after performer at festivals, fairs, schools and libraries.
Raised stage preferred, but programs can be presented on a flat floor in gyms, activity rooms, libraries, etc; performing space 14’ x 10’ with audience seated least 8’ from the front edge