The Blind Summit Theatre’s Low Life examines the interesting people and strange characters in a bar. There are alcoholics, depressed men and lusty ladies. There’s even a visit from the plumber to unclog a pipe. What makes this production different is that it’s done with puppets. Ok, a puppet show for adults? I had to see it. There were six scenes in the production: a three-foot-high Kevin Spacey look alike mistakes his wife for a dog; a cleaner gets lost in a romantic novel; Bud, the action hero plumber, tries to fix a leaking pipe; "Investigation into Murder!" — The Afternoon Movie, A Jack Belane Mystery; Mildred drinks to forget; and Kevin finds himself the last man at the bar. The show was great.
I left thinking how there are unlimited hustles. These folks took the skills they had, acting and puppet making and created a unique experience that people pay to see. That’s using what you got to get what you want. I mean, when was the last time you went to a puppet show, for adults? If someone can put on a puppet show and travel the world expressing themselves and being paid, I can do anything, and so can you.
-Zaccai Free
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