Chicago Puppet Fest presents:
— Buzz
— Cristina Marino, LeMonde.fr
In a small village in France’s Ardennes Forest, peace reigns, and yet, Daniel is a little agitated. Now that he has a new medicine though, some blue pills made by an American pharmaceutical laboratory, everything should be fine…right? A pitch perfect show packed with humor and farcical discoveries, on a simple table using everyday objects. Small-scale grandiose art in a delightful fable dedicated to the right to be different.
Dates/Times:
Thursday, January 16 at 6 pm
Friday, January 17 at 9 pm*
Saturday, January 18 at 7 pm
Sunday, January 19 at 3 pm + 7 pm
*This show will be followed by a short break and then the artist(s) will be present for a talkback.
Location: Steppenwolf’s Garage Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted Ave.
Cost: $43/$35 students & seniors
Ages: 9 and up
Running Time: 40 mins
ADA Accessible? Yes
France’s RoiZIZO théâtre combines humor with thought-provoking narratives in puppet theater that challenges conventions. Their performances explore human identity and inner fears with a unique comedic edge. I Killed the Monster brings an entertaining yet reflective journey, using puppetry to confront the “monsters” we all face within.
Founded in 1974, Steppenwolf Theatre has become a driving force in Chicago and American theater, renowned for championing original, daring, and evocative performances. Known for pushing creative boundaries and shaping dynamic stories, Steppenwolf has been a home for some of the country’s most celebrated talents. This year, Steffenwolf partners with the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to showcase a lineup of puppet performances that will captivate audiences of all ages. As puppetry takes center stage, it’s a rare opportunity to see this art form up close in such a renowned venue. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of puppetry and live theater!
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The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival advances the art of puppetry by presenting sophisticated programs vital to the cultural life of Chicago. Engaging and inspiring the largest and most diverse audiences for puppetry possible, the Festival is the biggest event dedicated to puppetry in North America and traditionally offers more than 100 activities annually including performances, workshops, artist instensives, free neighborhood events and symposia to audiences up to 14,000 over 11 days each January. The organization is also home to other key initiatives, including the Chicago Puppet Studio and Chicago Puppet Lab, that nurture the development of puppeteers and deepen the field locally, nationally and internationally with the ultimate goal of promoting peace, equality, mutual understanding, and justice locally and globally.
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