For her, the (puppet) play’s the thing

For her, the (puppet) play’s the thing

Many people would be surprised about what can be done with shadow puppets, notes Elmira-based producer Arlene Thomas.She has performed everything from a children’s play she co-wrote about a lonely robot called Widget to one of William Shakespeare’s bloodiest dramas.Perhaps surprisingly, the medium she fell into almost by accident after training as an actor is able to convey some big ideas in a way that can relate to very different audiences.