Larry Reed (puppeteer)

Larry Reed (born June 21, 1944) is an American shadow puppeteer. Reed is one of the first westerners to train in traditional Balinese shadow theatre and is considered a Dalang, or shadow master. He first began studying in San Francisco Art Institute before moving to study in Bali in the 1970s. Reed founded the company Shadow Light Productions to expose the general public to shadow theater and has created many original works while collaborating with others. Reed was born in Los Angeles, California but lived most of his life in San Francisco, California.