A work in progress that unpacks and explores a recently received dossier of historical/geographical/genealogical information on Samuel J. Lewis II’s family line.

An excerpt of a longer form work, Praiseworthy animates the heroism of Sam’s great-great grandfather Phil McBride on the day he prevented a major tragedy.

Samuel J Lewis II - voice, crankie scroll

Hunter Diamond - drums, sampler

This performance is part of the Chicago International Puppet Festival,

Event information: Nasty, Brutish, and Short: a puppet cabaret