2026 Festival Archive: Closing Night Party
Closing Night Party with Joshua Holden, Mark Down, Blair Thomas, Alex & Olmsted, and Mark Blashford
Sunday, February 1, 2026
The Rhapsody Theater
Presented by Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival
Co-hosted by: Julie Moller and Jordan Shields & Sarah Donovan
Scholarship and Resources
None available at this time.
Festival Performances
About the Event
February 1, 2026
Studebaker Theater at The Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave.
Festival favorite Joshua Holden and his right-hand man, the charmingly misanthropic Mr. Nicholas, co-emcee this final must-see evening of wildly unforgettable puppetry featuring performances by Artistic Director and Festival Founder Blair Thomas, Mark Down of Blind Summit, and other artists.
