Chicago Puppet Fest presents:
Narcisisster employs a truly unforgettable, spectacle rich approach to explorations of gender, racial identity and burlesque. Humor, pop songs, elaborate costumes, contemporary dance and her trademark mask work collide in this thought-provoking and wildly entertaining performance. The show will be emceed by Chicago’s own, Kasey Foster featuring live music. A not-to-be-missed closing show and fundraiser in support of the Festival!
$35 Basic ticket
Regular unreserved seating, includes 1 drink ticket
$50 Regular ticket
Regular seating, includes 2 drink tickets
$75 Booster ticket
Regular seating and donor listing $50 level, includes 2 drink tickets
$150 Donor ticket
Reserved seats & donor listing at $125 level, includes 2 drink tickets
$250 Benefactor ticket
Reserved seats, donor listing at $225 level, includes 2 drink tickets
$500 Superdonor ticket
Preferred, reserved seating, donor listing at $475 level, includes 2 drink tickets
$1,000 Superstar ticket
Optimal, reserved seating, donor listing at $975 level, includes 2 drink tickets
$2,000 Underwriter ticket
Prime time, optimal reserved seating, t-shirt & tote bag, donor listing at $1,975 level, includes 2 drink tickets
Dates/Times:
Sunday, January 26 at 6 pm
Location: The Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse Ave.
Cost: Various Donor Levels
Ages: Adults Only
Running Time: 60 mins
ADA Accessible? Yes
Narcissister is a New York-based artist and performer working at the intersection of contemporary dance, visual art, and activism. She has presented work worldwide at festivals, nightclubs, museums, and galleries. She also received a Bessie Award nomination in 2013, Creative Capital and United States Artists Awards in 2015, and her first feature film Narcissister Organ Player premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2018. Her activist short art film Narcissister Breast Work premiered at Sundance 2020, and won Best Documentary Short at Outfest 2021. She was nominated for the ANTI Festival Live Art Prize in 2021, and in September 2024, had the world premiere of her first large-scale performance commission in 12 years at Pioneer Works in NY. She is currently in development of a theatrical piece as part of Playwrights Horizons’ New Works Lab.
The Rhapsody Theater, originally opened in 1912 as the Morse Theater, has a rich history in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. Over the years, it has gone through several transformations, from a movie house to a music venue, before being reimagined as the Rhapsody Theater in 2022. This newly renovated space now specializes in intimate live performances, including magic shows, cabaret, and unique theater productions. With its blend of historic charm and modern flair, the Rhapsody Theater offers audiences a distinctive and immersive experience. For the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, this venue provides the perfect setting for the festival’s grand finale. Its cozy, inviting atmosphere allows audiences to experience puppetry up close, making every performance feel personal and magical. Be sure to join us as we close out this spectacular event in one of the city’s most cherished venues.
