Marionettes Sarah hand carved and painted while mentoring with Master Puppeteer Albrecht Roser. Many times over many years, she stayed at his studio in Germany, discussing and absorbing his theories on Zen and the art of Puppetry. Sarah has performed with her roser-style marionettes as part of Meisterklasse; “Von damals bis heute” a shared presentation with artist Robin Walsh and Ingrid Höfer; and in 2017 was honored to perform with Roser’s “Bad Boy” Marionette in “Die Kunst Albrecht Roser”, a final celebration in his Buoch, Germany studio.
“Sarah’s natural presence on stage and her talent for movement make her puppets come alive.”
Photo Credit: Joe Martine
Up the Winding Path: My Artistic Journey with Albrecht Roser, An Interview with Sarah Frechette
Alien slugs, dancing grandpas, and mystical beings populate UConn Puppet Arts alumna Sarah Frechette’s universe, telling personal and multifarious stories through the art of string puppetry. Sarah developed her independent artistic language in numerous international summer academies, master classes, and invited studies with Master Puppeteer Albrecht Roser. As part of the interview Sarah will discuss her time in Roser’s studio in the village of Buoch, Germany; and share a section of her marionette vignettes filmed by cinematographer Oliver Lukacs. Joining the interview will be Professor Bart P. Roccoberton Jr., the Director of UConn’s Puppet Arts Program and the connective link that led Sarah to Albrecht Roser, changing her puppetry trajectory.
To learn more about Albrecht Roser via his official website CLICK HERE
To see Albrecht Roser & Clown Gustaf via Jim Henson the World of Puppetry CLICK HERE