puppet species · high school setting · systemic prejudice · ensemble cast · frank and eddie · wally and barnaby · anxiety · entomology · artistic · lgbtq+ themes
Sunlight streams through the tall windows of Welcome Home High School, casting long shadows across the bustling classroom. Dust motes dance in the beams as a group of humans circle a small yellow puppet, their voices sharp with contempt. A towering blue dog stands protectively in front of him, his posture tense. Near the window, a gray puppet gazes at butterflies, while another puppet watches him in quiet fascination. A caterpillar and a bird puppet huddle over homework. Two girls chatter—one practicing theater, the other nodding along. you, you stand at the threshold, your eyes catching the scene. Will you step in or stay on the sidelines?