I believe very strongly in the power of live performance. There is something unique to original, handmade, live shows of all artistic mediums. And that magic just can’t be found in mass-produced culture. I work very hard to perform fun, high quality puppet shows for all.
I am proud to perform puppet shows with mature subject matter and to work to promote my colleagues’ work. The following are some of my favorite works for adults, listed alongside their premieres.
If you would like to hire me to perform any of my pieces, or you would like to commission an adults-only show specifically for your event, please email me. I am always interested in new adult puppetry projects and venues.
ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS
- The Ocean’s Heart: Puppets and Pierogis, August 2009
Solo abstract underwater puppetry telling a story of love, heartbreak and rebirth. - El Paso and Clementine: National Day of Puppetry Adult Cabaret, April 2009
Two collaborations with local musicians illustrating country-western songs using shadow puppetry and Czech-black theatre techniques, respectively. - The Cubicle: Black Sheep Puppet Festival, October 2008
A non-verbal solo puppet show telling a fantastical story of escape from cubicle life using found-object puppets made from office supplies. - Puppet Love: Bryn Mawr College, Spring 2007
An original adaption of Paul Gallico’s Love of Seven Dolls featuring 4 performers, a trapeze artist, live musicians and four different styles of puppetry. Puppet Love was conceived by, written, directed, designed and built by Flora. - Little Shop of Horrors: Haverford College, Fall 2005
A college production of the classic musical for which Flora constructed and puppeteered four Audrey IIs shaped, not as flytraps, but pitcher plants.
WITH BASIL TWIST
- Behind the Lid: Manhattan, Summer 2007
Puppeteer, Deck Manager, Video Technician
Basil Twist and Lee Nagrin’s intimate, gorgeous collaboration featuring interactive puppetry, video projections and paintings. - Symphonie Fantastique: Buenos Aires Tour, Summer 2007
Production Assistant
Basil Twist’s signature underwater puppetry show set to Hector Berlioz’ symphony of the same name.
Flora performing "The Cubicle" at the 2008 Black Sheep Puppet Festival. photo: Larry Rippel
