UNRAVELING and PHANTASMAGORIA
April 22nd at 7pm at the Puppet Co.
This event is for audiences 18+. Snacks and beverages will be on sale during the event.
About UNRAVELING:
Henson Grant-awarded duo Shadow Girls Cult presents their newest series of shadow vignettes, "UNRAVELING." Using a mind-bending blend of light techniques, old-school overhead projectors, shadow masks and hundreds of intricate and layered shadow puppets, SGC creates short animated films (live!) for audiences around the U.S. Infused with elements of sci-fi, film noir, classic horror, and surrealism, "UNRAVELING" explores the inexplicable moments in time when we, or the world around us, seem to come apart. The show starts with themes of yearning, curiosity and wonder, moves through fractured identity and grief, and ends with a dream sequence. Seamlessly blended, "UNRAVELING" touches on the echo of a question: is the world (and by extension, are we) destined to always, always come apart at the seams?
About PHANTASMAGORIA:
“PHANTASMAGORIA” is a marionette variety show featuring a rotating cast of characters all designed, built, and brought to life to an original score by Puppet Pants. Specializing in marionette making and manipulation, Puppet Pants delivers a wordless performance that has intrigued and delighted audiences of all ages and backgrounds across the United States. The puppeteer performs in full view, but fades into the background as clowns, monsters, and mysteries amuse and interact with the audience. “PHANTASMAGORIA” is filled with whimsical acts ranging from endearing to odd, but always made for all backgrounds and ages to enjoy. Somewhat circusy, a little edgy but tongue in cheek, and ending with a call to action to believe in yourself and follow your dreams.
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About Shadow Girls Cult:
Shadow Girls Cult is an award-winning queer shadow puppetry and projections duo based out of Seattle, WA. Using overhead projectors, adapted camera irises, 2-D shadow puppets, human silhouettes, and other analog technology, they create puppet magic for audiences all over the U.S. Their full-length shadow show “UNRAVELING” was awarded the 2025 Henson Foundation Workshop Grant & 4Culture’s 2025 Project Grant, and was recently voted “Most Surprising Performance” & “Fan Favorite” at the 2025 Asheville Fringe Festival. In 2025, SGC also made their debut at The Center for Puppetry Arts, and were teaching artists in residency at Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, and the Bright Ideas Project in Vermont.
About Puppet Pants:
Founded in Atlanta in 2024, Puppet Pants is committed to providing top quality marionette entertainment for audiences of all ages, and has performed at the New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival, Puppeteers of America 2024 South East Festival, DragonCON, Asheville and Atlanta Fringe, as well as music festivals, private events and independent tours of the United States
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Ticket Levels:
Finger Puppet Level: $15
Hand Puppet Level: $25
Marionette Level: $35
We are instituting varied pricing levels for our Adult Evening performances make theatre more accessible. The ticket levels do not come with specific perks or different seating unless stated. Please choose the pricing that you are able to so that we may continue to produce more work and support the puppetry arts!
This event is for audiences 18+. Snacks and beverages will be on sale during the event.
Questions? Call the box office at 301.634.5380
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