Befriended by the Enemy

A true story of forgiveness between a KKK leader (Larry Trapp) and a Jewish family (Michael and Julie Weisser) In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1993 -1996.

  • Co-directed by Sandy Spieler and Esther Ouray.
  • Created with the original cast: Esther Ouray, Robert Hughes, David Harris, Graydon Kouri, Laurie Witzkowski, Sandy Spieler, Vernell Wilson.
  • Designed by Sandy Spieler with Julie Kastigar and Duane Tougas, and George Meyer (lighting).

This piece won a Citation of Excellence from UNIMA USA (Union Internacionale De La Marionette) 1995.

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