RIP
October 20th, 2008 - June 3rd-2010
We are deeply saddened for the loss of this important feature of our Show.Due to building logistical reasons and fire codes, the permanent puppetry stage had to be removed. It was indeed a beautiful piece on itself, built with salvaged historical wood once part of the Simpson House in Mount Dora.
We are now in the process of redesigning the puppetry machinery into a portable one more in tune with the growing changes of our repertoire. We will maintain this link to the puppetry page as a memorial to those visionary days. In the meantime, adieu!
 A very integral part of our theatrical
concept from the very beginning, the puppet theater has been a landmark
achievement among our productions. Started by Hector De Leon at the
same time with the Ghost Walk, it has a repertoire of original material
and characters. The productions are linked directly to the flow of the
Ghost Walk, but each can be preformed individually without losing
context. As this venue matured and gained exposure, its impact as a
program standing by itself is now directed by the 30 years of puppetry
experience of Thomas Davis. Our company is member of the Puppeteers of America and Unima (Union Internationale de la Marionette).
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 (Photo by Tom Benitez, Orlando Sentinel / January 23, 2009)
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Mount
Dora Historical Society's Marionette Theater at Historical Society
Museum was design and constructed by Hector De Leon, Creative Director
for the society. He used reclaimed wood from the Unity House also known as the Simpson House.
Audiences gathered in the museum to view a 10 minute Marionette Show as
preview of the 1 hour long Ghost Tour through the shadowy streets and
alleys of Old Mount Dora.
His team consisting of both members and volunteers is highlighted by
the Technical experience of Thomas Davis, and performance skills of
Oscar Galvan. Together they developed not only the marionette piece,
but the stories, scripting and evolving program of theatrical
performances currently included in the Ghost Walks.
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Directly from Argentina, Enrique Oscar "Rick" Galvan brings his talents as marionette operator, and stage, sound and light designer. He also performs as our company's very own mime
