Bread and Puppet’s co-founder and artistic director, Peter Schuman, observes a performance of the company on August 11 2017.

White is the official color for most performances for the company. July 2, 2017.

An apprentice hides under one of the puppets. July 6, 2017.

A performer tries on a giant mask of a US founding father for one of the scenes, on July 8, 2017.

An apprentice awaits behind a cardboard wall during a rehearsal on July 6, 2017.

An apprentice reacts to instructions given by company members, on June 23, 2016.

Portrait in front of the garlic wall. August 14, 2017.

Simon Banderob’s portrait at one of the puppet storage areas. Aug 7, 2017.

Julianna Johnston’s portrait near the performance field. Aug 9, 2017.

A member of the company performs a flag dance during Sunday Circus performance on August 7, 2016.