“Death, the Fool eventually learns, is inevitable, so why not make merry and dance our way to the end?”

The Boston Globe spoke with CRBP leadership team about the residency program.

“The Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers is a heart-centered community. I am grateful for the dialogue, constructive feedback and support from this incredible group,” says Majeedah

“Being inspired by other brilliant black artists has been the most rewarding and beneficial part of this experience. I’m a sponge and a lifelong learner. Everything they are doing gets me excited,” says Danyett

“The residency validated that puppetry can be a serious tool for examining power and telling stories that matter to our communities,'‘ says Beyonce.

“It is such a pleasure to get to know other Black puppeteers, witness the breadth and diversity of our practices, and create in proximity to each other,” says Samuel.