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In 2012, the darling of the Oscars was Life of Pi. The story now comes to the stage of the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, fresh off a successful London run.

“There is something for everybody… there’s an extraordinary amount of artistry on display all in one show.”

A beloved book and film is now an unforgettable theatrical experience that is about to make its U.S. debut at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge.

Puppeteer Kate Brehm spoke with Life of Pi’s Puppetry Design & Directing Team about their work on the show.

Reflecting on the process of adapting Yann Martel’s novel for the stage, Chakrbarti says, “My job as adapter in this case is to leave space for your view.”

Director Max Webster on Pi, puppets, and the magic of storytelling.

It’s a strange business, adapting a novel. Words, after all, have just that right variable mix of the nebulous and the precise.