"The Belly of Paris" (a residency presentation) - David Lane Theater

North Adams-based artist David Lane brings a bold puppetry adaptation of Émile Zola’s The Belly of Paris—a sweeping tale of working-class life during the Second French Empire.

Using only materials from the 1870s—wood, papier-mâché, natural fabrics—Lane is crafting a world that honors the story’s period and politics. Inspired by Zola’s friendship with Cézanne, the puppets are designed with layered, painterly textures.

The project includes collaborations with artist Clelia Scala (Ontario), composer Sophie Lane (McGill), puppeteer Genna Beth Davidson, and Shoshana Bass of Sandglass Theatre as outside eye.

The September 6 workshop will include a post-show talkback. Some scenes may include mature content—political intrigue, and yes, a bit of sausage-handling.

More info: https://www.davidlane-theatre.com/about.html

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• Next Sunday, 7th September, 11:00 am, Paper Puppet Workshop - David Lane Theater in Adams
• Next Sunday, 7th September, 04:00 pm, 1970's Political Paranoia / The Parallax View - a film series co-presented with Images Cinema in Adams
• Next month, 13th September, 07:30 pm, Cry Wolf - NVA & Guests in Adams

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