Elaborate puppetry gives life to a story about the brutaity of war and one majestic animal’s endurance.

Hear Jared's reviews of performance, music, film and art around Boston on 89.7 WGBH's Morning Edition, and take notes on what you shouldn't miss this weekend.

Today on 89.7 WGBH's Morning Edition, Jared reviews two more performances happening this weekend on Boston stages. Plus, watch an interview with screenwriter Terrence McNally, writer of Ragtime.

Hear Jared and Morning Edition host Bob Seay talk about some of the new theater performances coming out this season.

“It’s an opportunity to get to know composers’ work early in their careers and really to help them,” says Julianne Boyd, BSC’s founder and artistic director. “Bill Finn is a marvelous mentor. He tells these young writers they can do it.”