Get ready for a weird and wicked weekend full of experimental puppetry material performance! We have an incredible lineup of heavy hitter puppetry and object performers who are bringing a wide variety of work. From drag, to ventriloquism, music, material swaps, and more, there will be something for everyone and you won’t want to miss it!

Our 2023 festival includes international headliners, exquisite collaborations, two evening cabarets, a material-swap room, and much much more. Each Experimental Cabaret features a unique lineup of performers, with a different performance by special guests Boxcutter Collective (NYC) to end the night. All fresh, nothing recycled except the materials!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday October 13

8-11pm: Experimental Cabaret #1

Tickets: $20, or $35 for a Two-Night Pass

Featuring Boxcutter Collective (NYC) with "Fruit Punch," Stephen Jackman-Torkoff, Nathaniel Hula-James, Teatro Ji, Bad Fox Theatre and more! Hosted by the fabulous Pearle Harbour, with music by Ronley Teper and the Lipliners. Admission includes snacks; the cheap art table, materials swap room, and Tranzac bar will be open!

Saturday October 14

1-3pm: Workshop with Boxcutter Collective

Tickets: $10

Join the Boxcutter Collective for an interactive workshop on their unique collaborative development process. This workshop will give you new ways to create works with yourself or with a team. Limited spots, reserve early!

5-6pm: Exquisite Collaboration Cabaret

Tickets: Free

Come see the fruits of anonymous collaboration between experimental puppeteers and object-performers!

8-11pm: Experimental Cabaret #2

Tickets: $20, or $35 for a Two-Night Pass

Featuring Boxcutter Collective (NYC) with "The History of Laughter," Ange Loft, Maxie, Clea Minaker, Teatro Ji, Shaharah Gaznabbi and more! Hosted by the fabulous Pearle Harbour, with music by Ronley Teper and the Lipliners. Admission includes snacks; the cheap art table, materials swap room, and Tranzac bar will be open! Come for one performance, or stay for the whole weekend!