~Photos by Claudia Ferro

The Puppet Palooza 2019 series kicked off at the East Somerville Main Street Halloween Block Party at Chuckie Harris Park on Saturday, October 26.

All the world is a stage, and the men and women merely players. The practice of using masks is as old civilization itself. From ceremony to ritual to performance, this culturally dynamic art-form infuses rich storytelling with fascinating characters. Throughout the world, masks are still used for their expressive power.

Behind the Mask Theater brought this dramatic tradition to the East Somerville Halloween Block Party.