Larry Reed: Cinematic Shadows at Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry

Dates: 11/6/2026

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This exhibition celebrates the life and artistic legacy of Larry Reed and his company ShadowLight Productions, whose work combined Balinese wayang shadow puppetry traditions with contemporary theater and cinema. It features traditional wayang kulit shadow puppets, production materials from Reed's landmark productions The Wild Party and A (Balinese) Tempest, and an immersive shadow theater installation. The opening celebration includes a free curator-led tour by Farley Gwazda and Caryl Kientz, followed by a Fall Puppet Forum exploring Reed's artistic legacy and ShadowLight Productions' cinematic shadow theater techniques.

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LARRY REED: CINEMATIC SHADOWS to Open at Ballard Institute

September 24, 2026

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will open a major exhibition celebrating puppet artist Larry Reed and his company ShadowLight Productions, featuring traditional Balinese shadow puppets and production materials from landmark works.

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