The Last Puppet Show
A documentary film (within a film) about a group of college puppets who set out to save their program by performing one of the greatest plays ever written in hopes of finally being taken seriously.
The Last Puppet Show: A documentary film
The Last Puppet Show tells the story of the students at West Virginia University who fought to save their beloved Puppetry Arts program. In an attempt to convince others of the value to be found in studying puppetry, they mounted a production of the greatest play ever written, Hamlet. The film blends documentary and narrative techniques, mirroring the “play within a play” concept from Hamlet itself.
Meet the Filmmakers
Lonnie Frazier
Director – Producer
Lonnie works in film production in the San Francisco Bay Area and has been fortunate to collaborate with many exceptional artists. She enjoys making documentary films because they allow undiscovered stories to find their audience. Lonnie spends her downtime hiking with three spoiled dogs and watching trailers for new films.
Elizabeth Kopetka
Director of Photography - Editor
Elizabeth started her own production company after moving to Rochester, NY in 2011. She wears many hats during production and always learns something new while filming a new story. Elizabeth enjoys taking on new creative projects, working with musicians, artists and filmmakers.
Kyle Frazier
Producer
Kyle is a proud WVU alumni who now works in the entertainment industry. Based in Los Angeles, he is especially passionate about podcast production and filmmaking. Kyle is dedicated to the art of storytelling regardless of the medium. In his family and at chili cook-offs, Kyle is known as a chili mix-master.
Photography by Lush Light Photography