Set in backcountry America, THROUGH THE LOOKINGGLASS is a psychological thriller of Alec, a young boy on his first deer hunt. In this Midwestern retelling of the classic coming-of-age story, Alec confronts death and the savage power of man for the first time.

Opening title

Hunting scope

First shot

Alec panicking

Alec approaches deer

Empty swing set

STORY BY:

Myra Su & Mitch Salm

ART DIRECTION:

Myra Su

SOUND DESIGN:

Mitch Salm

PUPPETEERS:

1st run: Myra Su, Mitch Salm, Sara Corsini
2nd-5th run: Myra Su, Mitch Salm, Allyson Gonzalez
Current: Myra Su, Nick Hall, Kevin Michael Wesson

VENUE:

Nasty, Brutish & Short at Links Hall on Mar 16, 2015
(Chicago IL)

In Anticipation of Belonging exhibit opening at Smart Museum on Aug 13, 2016
(Chicago IL)

National Puppet Slam at The Center for Puppetry Arts on Sep 2-4, 2016
(Atlanta GA)

Chi-More Puppet Exchange at Black Cherry Puppet Theater on Dec 2, 2017
(Baltimore MD)

Trade Routes Festival at Links Hall on Dec 8-9, 2017
(Chicago IL)

Shadow’s Play at Elastic Arts on Jul 14, 2018
(Chicago IL)

La Mama Puppet Slam at the Downstairs on Oct 13-15, 2021
(New York NY)