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The land of J.R.R. Tolkien is coming to Pittsburgh in a new adaptation for the stage! Voice of the Arts takes a peak backstage of The Hobbit at the Pittsburgh Public Theater. In Part 2 of this 2 part series, we talk with puppet Artists in Residence at the PPT, Matt Acheson and Jamie Agnello about their creation of some of the most famous characters from the Hobbit. Jamie talks about the creation of Gollum as a 3 person operated puppet made from precious found objects. Matt highlights the unique opportunity this production brings to families to engage in puppetry art that isn't usually seen in theater. Both hope to see families engaged in conversation about the story, and how these wonderful puppets were brought to life on stage. Visit https://ppt.org/production/94335/the-hobbit to learn more and find tickets! Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.