Marilena Lopez

GUATEMALA

(1902–1980) Marilena Lopez was born in Guatemala City. She was an actress, essayist, playwright, and puppeteer. She created the first theater dedicated completely to puppet theater which influenced other schools around the country to implement puppet theaters. This rise in popularity then gave way to the theater festivals of the 1970s. Marilena Lopez promoted puppet theater as a way to teach young children while having fun. 

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