Despite the obvious challenges the performing arts world is currently facing, it’s been pretty exciting to see just how resourceful and innovative theater artists can be. For example, when performances of Krista Knight’s new play Crush — winner of the 45th annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival — were canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the playwright decided to rethink the whole project. Together with her collaborator Barry Brinegar, Knight used virtual tools and technologies to create an engaging six-part animated puppet play. Created remotely in the duo’s East Village home, the play was captured by Knight and Brinegar in 3D, and then matched to the vocal performance of actor Ben Beckley — which had been recorded via Zoom sessions. You can check out their work — along with a fun look behind the scenes — on Knight’s YouTube channel. AMY STUMPFL
Catch Krista Knight’s Animated Puppet Play Crush
