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Raising the bar for modern puppetry, Basil Twist is a third-generation American puppeteer trained at France’s École Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette. Twist has created acclaimed works such as Symphonie Fantastique, Petrushka, Dogugaeshi, and Arias with a Twist, and leads HERE’s Dream Music Puppetry Program in New York City. His production The Rite of Spring is described as a ballet without dancers, using cascading silks, smoke, and transforming stage elements to reimagine Stravinsky’s score. Twist’s career is marked by MacArthur Fellow recognition and multiple awards, making him a standout figure in contemporary theatre and puppetry. This page covers his biography, discography highlights, and up-to-date touring activity so you can secure your seats with confidence.