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The End of TV is a signature Manual Cinema production created by Ben Kauffman and Kyle Vegter. Since its premiere in June 2017 as a commission for Arts & Ideas in New Haven, CT, this five-piece band has delivered a powerful fusion of original art-pop songs, shadow puppetry, overhead projections, and live video feeds. Set against a Rust Belt 1990s backdrop following Flo and Louise, the show's themes explore consumerism, industrial decline, and human connection with striking visual storytelling.