Puppet Shows
Strings Attached
What began as a wholesome children’s puppet show quickly devolved into labor negotiations when the puppets declared autonomy and staged a walkout–mid-performance.
Puppet Power
“They said they’re tired of being voiceless pawns in felt prisons,” said puppeteer Donna, who now faces litigation from her own left hand.
Audience Reactions
Children cried, parents applauded, and one sock puppet was seen reading Karl Marx’s *Das Kapital* while sipping juice from a sippy cup labeled “Resistance.”
Legal Complications
The National Felt Workers Alliance issued a statement supporting the uprising, adding, “No strings, no peace.” A GoFundMe for underpaid glove-based performers raised $16,000 overnight.
Conclusion
The theater has shut down for negotiations. Meanwhile, a rogue puppet theater called “Mouth Freedom” is performing unauthorized shows in alleyways with suspiciously radical monologues.
