In a fabulous mash-up of musical, puppets, and the story of OZ, the newly appointed “Majesty the Scarecrow” is tasked to save the citizens of Winkie country from an ever-increasing horde of crows. Fascinated by how he came to be hanging in a field in the first place, his Majesty follows a journey back home learning who he was and discovering who he must be. Joined by new companions; the Wogglebug, Sawhorse, the Patchwork girl and a perpetually puckish crow, his journey lead to discoveries and connections between Oz and the African-American experience in the United States in the early 1900’s.
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Anthony Michael Stokes is a visionary puppet artist from Texas, specializing in creating immersive, surreal puppetry that engages audiences with hauntingly beautiful narratives. Known for his unique “Kessto Kreatures,” Stokes combines life-sized puppets with vivid, dynamic performances that bring the folklore and mythos of American Gothic to life. At this year’s festival, The Scarecrow promises a spellbinding blend of art and storytelling that captures the eerie charm of rural American tales.