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Leslee Asch, author of Out of the Shadows, has been invited to speak about her book at many events, both live and on Zoom. She has also appeared on several radio programs and blogs. Check back for upcoming events, and enjoy her most recent interview appearances and critical praise below:

Hanne Tierney, puppet artist and founder of Five Myles Gallery discussed “Out of the Shadows” and contemporary puppetry with Leslee Asch. The talk followed Hanne’s performance of “Homage to Popova: An Experiment in Puppetry.” Five Myles, Brooklyn, NY, June 4, 2022
LaMaMa ETC hosted a panel discussion on October 3,2021, with author Leslee Asch and Cheryl Henson. They were joined by Nehprii Amenii, Federico Restrepo, and Richard Termine.
Author Leslee Asch discusses her book “Out of the Shadows: The Henson Festivals and Their Impact on Contemporary Puppet Theater.” February 3, 2021

Ridgefield Press: “Curtain Call” Book Review

Ballard Institute Fall 2020 Online Puppet Forum: “Out of the Shadows: the Henson Puppet Festivals” with Leslee Asch

Greenwich Time Book Review
“The World on a String”, by Rosemarie T. Anner

WPKN “State of the Arts” with Richard Pheneger and Peggy Nelson
Pamela Kuhn’s Center Stage, WGCH Radio: Part 1
Pamela Kuhn’s Center Stage on WGCH radio: Part 2

Vaudevisuals interview – Leslee Asch – “Out of the Shadows”.

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