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The Snowflake Man by PuppetKabob

  • Puppet Showplace Theater 32 Station Street Brookline, MA, 02445 United States (map)

Showtimes & Tickets

  • $18 all-ages general admission / $14.50 members / plus $2 service fee

Feb 7 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Feb 8 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

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About the Show

How do you take a picture of a snow crystal?! Find out in PuppetKabob’s award-winning show The Snowflake Man, inspired by Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley, the self-educated farmer and scientist who attracted the world’s attention when he became the first person to photograph a single snow crystal.

The Snowflake Man swings audiences into the iconic 1920s through creative storytelling, intricately designed Czech-style marionettes, and a striking pop-up book of watercolor scenery. This UNIMA-USA award-winning show combines art, science, and a little known piece of New England history to magical effect!


After the Show: Meet the Puppets & More!

Stay after the show to meet the artist and see the puppets up close!

Plus, enjoy a dress-up station and coloring sheets! These activities are available after every performance, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 10
Czech-style marionettes and pop-ups
Length: 45 minutes
Language: English
From South Hero, VT


About the Artist

Sarah Frechette is an award-winning puppetry artist, teaching artist, and stop-motion animation fabricator. As director of Puppet Kabob, she produces original programs, tours internationally and received the prestigious UNIMA-USA citation of excellence for her New England-based solo show The Snowflake Man. From 2002 to 2009, Sarah studied with legendary German puppeteer Albrecht Roser, absorbing his theories on zen and the art of puppetry. Sarah has exhibited at the Shelburne Museum and at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry. Sarah also serves as the co-producer and host of Vermont's first and finest Creemee Dreemee Puppet Slam which swirls forth the underground to the avant-garde. In addition to her personal puppet practice, Sarah has worked in stop-motion animation building miniature costumes and large-scale puppets for such films as LAIKA’s ParaNorman, and Netflix’s Wendell & Wild.

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Later Event: February 8
The Snowflake Man by PuppetKabob