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Performer spotlight: Worlds of Puppets’ Bernd Ogrodnik (Reykjavík, Iceland)

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By Puppets Up! volunteers
March 1, 2022
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Bernd Ogrodnik is a prominent figure in the world of puppetry. First of all, he is a superb wood carver, prolific puppet builder and teacher.

He is also Artistic Director and Co-founder of the Icelandic Centre for Puppetry Arts and serves as the Master Puppeteer for the National Theatre of Iceland.

His beautiful and poetic show, “Metamorphosis”, has been performed with critical acclaim around the globe. The show consists of many different stories and types of puppets and can be adjusted in length and content to address and fully entertain a family audience.

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