Using Taxidermy Puppets for Storytelling about Death, Dying and Grief with Kilah Storm

Send us Fan MailIn this engaging conversation, Kilah Storm, a writer and puppeteer, shares her unique perspective on life, death, and storytelling through her art. We discuss her early encounters with death, the impact it had on her desire for honest storytelling, and her journey into puppetry using taxidermy roadkill. Kilah emphasizes the importance of honoring life and death in her performances, aiming to change perceptions of taxidermy and encourage positive conversations about mortality. Through her work, she connects with audiences, especially children, fostering a deeper understanding of life and death. In this conversation, we explore the themes of life, death, and the importance of storytelling in understanding and honoring both. We discuss the value of self-care, the cycle of life and death, and the need for community support in navigating difficult conversations about mortality. The conversation emphasizes the beauty in acknowledging death and the importance of being present in the moment, as well as the significance of solitude for personal reflection.Kilah is a writer and puppeteer. Obsessed with nature and life’s big questions, Kilah has created a unique line of puppets made from taxidermied roadkill. These discarded critters are now characters in The World Of Fluff, a puppet theater that performs retellings of fairy tales. The World of Fluff has performed in multiple venues, including the Denver Performing Arts Complex, Planet V, and the Oddity and Bizarre Expo in Colorado Springs. Kilah is an active member of the Rocky Mountain Puppetry Guild and the Puppeteers of America.Links:Kilah's WebsiteOddity & Bizarre Expo (Kilah's next performance)Planet VSupport the showWe very much want to hear your thoughts. Please join us on Substack for our community chat.This podcast helps anyone dealing with loss. It can guide you with end-of-life planning and death-positive resources. Check out our introductory episode to learn more about Annalouiza, Wakil, and our vision/mission to normalize and destigmatize conversations about death, dying, grief, and loss.You can find us on SubStack, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and BlueSky. You are also invited to subscribe to support us financially. Anyone who supports us at any level will have access to Premium content, special online meet-ups, and one-on-one time with Annalouiza or Wakil.And we would love your feedback and want to hear your stories. You can email us at [email protected] want to be transparent that we use AI tools to help us with titles, show notes, editing, and introductions....