“Rowen challenges everything we think we know about puppetry. Most puppets are designed to last forever—preserved in museums or stored in theaters. But Rowen is designed to die beautifully, to decompose with purpose. That’s a complete reimagining of what performance objects can be. We’re creating a character whose greatest act isn’t on stage—it’s becoming soil. When children watch Rowen transform from performer to garden, they’re witnessing the ultimate magic trick: art that gives life rather than simply reflecting it.”