Not Just Horsing Around!

© Doug Gifford

Audiences coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts to see War Horse can explore a winner’s circle of fun and fascinating facts on the Orchestra Level lobby. There is a special interactive exhibit that illustrates the artistry and history behind the show as well as WWI artifacts and uniforms. They will learn more about the magnificent “Joey” puppet created by Handspring Puppet Company, see behind-the-scenes footage featuring Adrian Kohler and Basil Jones - puppet designers for War Horse, try their hand at operating a puppet created in the style of “Young Joey” and learn from an American WWI soldier what life might have been like during “The War to End all Wars.” 

The WWI soldier is none other than Center Arts Teach artist Jon Monastero, a former history teacher and actor who brings historical characters to life and the puppetry artist is Arts Teach artist Rogue Artist Ensemble.

© Doug Gifford

© Doug Gifford