María Laura Vélez

María Laura Vélez is the founder of Compañía Proyecto Mariposa, celebrating twenty years of innovative puppet theater that bridges dance, music, and visual poetry. She believes that puppets choose their puppeteers, and her work emphasizes the emotional depths of themes like loneliness and loss, challenging the notion that puppetry is solely for children. Vélez sees puppet theater as a meditative art form that connects with the human soul, urging audiences to engage deeply with the narratives presented.