Chicago Puppet Fest presents:
An artist of the infinitesimal, Ézéquiel Garcia-Romeu is a demiurge who reveals an extraordinary world, in a precarious equilibrium between the beauty and brutality of matter. From the outset, Théâtre de la Massue breaks the mold and invites us to construct a live territory in interaction with its audience. On stage, a hazy, rugged landscape emerges, gradually populated by puppets with sculpted faces. Here and there, these little creatures are busy with strange and sometimes absurd tasks, meticulously participating in a clever little machine, immersed in an artisanal universe made of wood, salvaged objects and strings. As the performance unfolds, paths of hope emerge within this moving metaphor for the human condition.
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, January 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 29 at 4 p.m.
Friday, January 30 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 31 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, February 1 at 3 p.m.
Location:
Chopin Theatre Mainstage
543 W. Division St.
Cost:
$43 Regular
$35 Students and Seniors
Ages: 14 and up
Running Time: 80 mins
ADA Accessible? Yes
Garcia-Romeu, artistic director of the Théâtre de la Massue, is an inventor of universes, director and scenographer. He explores contemporary forms of puppetry and new forms of stage writing. His shows have been programmed at the Festival Mondial de Charleville-Mézières, the Théâtre National de Nice, Théâtre National de Chaillot, the Odéon, the Théâtre de la Commune, the Auditorium of the Musée d’Orsay, the Festival in d’Avignon, the Berliner Festspiele, and numerous festivals and stages around the world.
More at: ezequiel-garcia-romeu.com/en/le-petit-theatre-du-bout-du-monde-opus-ii/
Chopin Theatre has been a pillar of Chicago’s avant-garde arts scene since its founding in 1990. Nestled in the heart of Wicker Park, this beloved venue has a long history of presenting bold, experimental work that pushes the boundaries of conventional theater. Over the years, Chopin Theatre has hosted over 1,400 events, including theater, music, poetry readings, film screenings, and art exhibitions, making it one of the most prolific venues in Chicago’s cultural landscape. The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is proud to partner with a venue that shares our commitment to innovation and the exploration of new artistic horizons. This year, the festival will bring daring puppet performances to Chopin, offering audiences a chance to see puppetry in a venue that has hosted some of the city’s most diverse and dynamic art for decades. Be prepared for an unforgettable experience in this intimate, uniquely artistic space!
