DAVID KINDER
Puppets get a bad rap. Modern culture relegates them to the roles of toys, antiques, or—most commonly—terrifying murder dolls. But puppetry is one of the earliest forms of performance and, for thousands of years, civilizations all over the world have used it to tell stories and move audiences. So it’s exciting to see South Korean playwright Hansol Jung draw upon this ancient, underappreciated performing art for her new work, Wolf Play. It’s even more exciting to have that play’s world premiere at the Artists Repertory Theatre.