Peter Schumann

Peter Schumann is a German-born artist and founder of the Bread and Puppet Theater, established in 1961 in the United States. He is renowned for creating pioneering puppet theater performances that blend visual art, political activism, and storytelling to explore social issues and promote activism. His work often features large-scale, handcrafted puppets and elaborate masks, emphasizing community participation and accessible art. Schumann’s theater aims to foster awareness and encourage change through engaging, provocative performances rooted in grassroots traditions and political commentary.