The art of puppetry, performance, and the creation of imaginative 'inner pictures' is described in the voice of Monique Grund, master kindergarten teacher and the writer/director of The Magic Lantern Marionette Theater's 2013 premiere production. Inspired by the natural world of the San Francisco Bay, with its many sea creatures and aquatic parks, 75 year old Monique deftly describes her creative research and the formidable challenges faced in presenting an underwater story convincingly in a live theater performance. With a dedicated crew of teacher/puppeteers moving artfully crafted, exquisitely costumed sea creature marionettes, the story of 'The Princess Mermaid' unfolds with sparkling delight.—Anonymous