Puppets at Night
Puppets at Night is Puppet Showplace Theater’s performance series for adult and teen audiences. These evening performances explore thought-provoking topics and showcase an astonishing array of puppetry styles. Performers include acclaimed internationally-touring companies, stars of the fringe circuit, and emerging puppeteers.
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Want to make your own puppets or refine your skills? Check out our upcoming puppetry workshops for adults.
Masks are welcomed, and are available at the door for your use.
Past Events
Previous Seasons
2021-2022
MIGRACIONES / MIGRATIONS by Paradox Teatro
Mano-a-Monolog by Andrew Periale, Perry Alley Theatre
The Wonderful and Gruesome Drama of Punch and Judy by Modern Times Theater
Flying Lessons created by Caitlin Brzezinski and Libby Schap
2019-2020
A Chance Encounter presented by I Wan Jan Puppet Troupe (Taiwan)
Flying Lessons created by Caitlin Brzezinski and Libby Schap
WHAT THE DUCK?!? with Susan Linn and Audrey Duck
An Evening of Crankies featuring Katherine Fahey & Dan Van Allen (The Lantern Sisters) with Boston-based artists
2018-2019 - 45th Anniversary - “Puppets for the People”
We celebrate the power of puppetry to strengthen our human community with work that builds empathy, defies expectations, engages imaginations, and inspires action on both the theatrical and political stage.
I Commedianti by Teatrino Giuliare (Italy)
Meet Fred by Hijinx Theatre (Wales)
Just Another Lynching: An American Horror Story by Tarish “Jeghetto” Pipkins
Babylon: Journeys of Refugees by Sandglass Theater
Puppet Crimes by Jana Zeller, Spybird Theater
2017 - 2018
Paper Cut by Yael Rasooly
My Grandfather's Prayers by Lisa Sturz, Red Herring Puppets
Doc Foster's Twisted Tales by Shane McNeal
Disposable by Puzzle Theatre (Québec)
El Beto by Kalob Martinez
2016 - 2017
White Like Me: A Honky Dory Puppet Show by Paul Zaloom
An Existential Sing-Along by Ora Fruchter & Christopher Scheer, Doppelskope
An Evening of Crankies with Katherine Fahey, Valeska Populoh, & John Lechner
Finding Home by Monica Leo, Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre
Beaver Dreams by Lost & Found Puppet Company
2015 - 2016
What Are You Eating? by Eric Wright and Matt Singer
The Wayne Martin Puppets: In Concert
Bend by Kimi Maeda
The Miller's Tale by Michael and Valerie Nelson, Magical Moonshine Theatre
2014 - 2015
Of Bread and Paper by Finn Campman, Company of Strangers
Music in Motion in Collaboration with Juventas New Music Ensemble
Billy the Liar by TOYBOX Theatre and Cripps Puppets
Fernweh by Dana Samborski
2013 – 2014
Reverse Cascade by Anna Fitzgerald, UCONN Puppet Arts
The Joshua Show by Joshua Holden
The Orphan Circus by Les Sages Fous
Great Small Works International Toy Theatre Festival on Tour
2012 – 2013
Mano-a-Monolog by Andrew Periale, Perry Alley Theater
Entertaining Thoughts by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
The City by Modern Times Theater
Senseless by Elizabeth Hara
2011 – 2012
Ballads and Crankies with Katherine Fahey, Elizabeth LaPrelle and Anna Roberts-Gevalt
The Hoarding Show by Carole D’Agostino
