←Recommendations of The Peculiar Puppets of Philip Platt

The cruelest cut of all is when we cut ourselves off from our friends and family when we need them the most. After a devastating loss, Philip has done just that. And thanks to writer Brenton Kniess, Philip has an unexpected ally or 2 to fix that injustice. When his puppets sit up (sans hand up the ass, mind you) and proceed to pull him back from the hole of despair he'd thrown himself in, you realize that Philip is doing the necessary work on his psyche. He finds the spark he'd needed thanks to Ace and Loopy. Uplifting fun.

We deal with loss and grief in our own ways, and we all know the stages. But in this charming and imaginative short play, Brenton Kniess shows us how one person channels his loss into something that can be restorative as well as creative. Not only that, it leaves us feeling like we would love to see this puppet show in real life.

This is a moving story about loss, grief, and moving forward. And yet, as you might expect with puppets, there are some genuinely laugh out loud moments. Brenton Kniess shows us that help can come from the most unexpected places if only we’re open to it. To see just how well this beautiful play works with an audience, check out the YouTube video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K5Yl8B9DIg

It takes the peculiar puppets (who are as daftly funny as they are charming) to help Philip begin to recover from his all-consuming grief. This is a story with a serious core that is explored and illuminated through magic and whimsy. There is so much vivid theatricality at play that it would be a real joy to see this piece fully staged.

A grieving puppeteer, his puppets, and a caring friend come together in Brenton Kniess's brilliant play, "The Peculiar Puppets of Philip Platt." This is the sort of feel-good play that fills up the audience with a strange warmth. Along with a grief-stricken Philip, the audience finds solace in a strange place. The perfect blend of multiple shades of emotions, "The Peculiar Puppets of Philip Platt," would be a delight to watch and, I am sure, a joy to perform. Marvelously constructed!

A reminder that we all grieve differently. And that sometimes, the relief to the pain we're feeling comes where we'd least expect it.

A lovely meditation on loss, grief and the process of rediscovering joy in one's former passions, "The Peculiar Puppets of Philip Platt" has the right amount of whimsy and heart to uplift any wayward soul. This short play from Brenton Kniess is meant for an audience!

Caring and support comes in many forms! That's the beautiful message you are left with at the end of this wonderfully constructed piece. Without revealing too much about the story, Brenton introduces you to four wonderful characters, each with different complications in their lives, but each wanting to support Philip in their own way. I always say that one sign of great theatre is something that makes the audience feel something, and this piece is a prime example of that. Its a piece that's crying out for performance and something the stage manager/costumes/props can have great fun with!

Oh my word! Or rather the puppets words! This is a beautiful short play packed with so many emotions and just the right amount of gentle humour.
I would love to see a Peculiar Puppets of Philip Platt show!
A gorgeous play.