"Worries, fears, hang-ups, and desires are translated through highly skilled puppetry, as interview scenes cast puppet couples talking about their sex lives. Written by Mark Down of Blind Summit, a cohort of exceptional makers and puppeteers expanding the definition of a puppet, this collaboration with the UK's National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles pulls from real-life conversations to get puppets talking dirty."
"For those who don't immediately turn away from the title, "The Sex Lives of Puppets" offers a fun, frank, and fascinating exploration of humanity. Worries, fears, hang-ups, and desires are translated through highly skilled puppetry, as interview scenes cast puppet couples talking about their sex lives. Everything from sexting and dating apps to porn and sexual wellbeing is on the literal table."
The Sex Lives of Puppets stages intimate interview scenes in which puppet couples candidly describe their sexual experiences. The production uses skilled puppetry to translate worries, fears, hang-ups, and desires into physical performance. Mark Down of Blind Summit wrote the piece and collaborated with the UK's National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles to incorporate real-life conversations. The show addresses sexting, dating apps, pornography, and sexual wellbeing with frank humor and curiosity. The production runs through Feb 21, with performances including Wed, Feb 18 at 8pm at The Studio, Stanford. Ticket prices range from $16 to $86.
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