"Animales" - El Retablo

"Animales" stokes the imagination. Master puppeteer Pablo Vergne transforms everyday objects—knit gloves, hats, a ruler—into animals and magical beings. A charming, wordless performance, "Animales" engages even the youngest children in a guessing game that brings a mini menagerie to life.

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