# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Magic Lantern Anthology - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Let the Magic Lantern Anthology guide you through future folklore and forgotten myths.About this EventAbout the Performance:The Magic Lantern Anthology radiates from New York City’s shimmering puppetry underground! With acts originating in the Object Movement Puppetry Residency, made possible by generous support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the Jim Henson Foundation, this anthology brings together some of the most innovative acts in American puppetry.Fresh off the heels of his collaboration with Marina Abramović, renowned puppeteer Jacob Graham’s Cast from Heaven is a play about trying to escape the world by means of esoteric sorcery. The show acts as an allegory for processing childhood religious trauma that makes way for discovering and reclaiming one's own dormant, queer spirituality. Cast from Heaven showcases elaborate costumes, twinkling lighting effects and live electro-acoustic sound by Jono Currier.Science meets art in Michael Vandergard’s Future Folklore, a reimagining of the John Henry fable but with… race cars? Yes. This act debuts a new form of polarized light puppetry pioneered by Vandergard that uses spectral interference to bring indecent color and dimension to the thitherto flat world of shadow puppetry. This technique is based on the optical physics pioneered by Edinburgh’s own David Brewster, a former principal at the University of Edinburgh, just a ten-minute walk from the venue.Cam Upton and Preston Wollner bring a bug to life through light in Glow Up! Meanwhile, Sasha Panyuta’s Cabbage & Co. brings a touch of whimsy as Ms. Sasha, an urban gardener, consoles her best friend, Cabbage, who just happens to be a cabbage in a perpetual state of existential crisis. It’s the most fun you’ll ever have learning about sustainability!The stage is opened with a piece that opened at Concrete Boom to rave reviews, and now revitalized with Drolly Theater's new process. GUARD DOG! promises terror, laughs, and puppies. This production comes direct from Summerhall at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Puppet lovers, Science fanatics, and magic enthusiasts will love every moment.Cast & Creative TeamLead Puppeteer/Producer: Michael VandergardWriter/Director, Cast From Heaven: Jacob GrahamDirector, Cabbage & Co.: Sasha PanyutaDirector, Must be Nice (Glow Up): Cami UptonLead Puppeteer/Co-Producer: Preston WollnerMusic/Composer: Jono CurrierAbout the Lead Artist:The Drolly Theater is run by Michael Vandergard and Preston Wollner. Vander is a puppeteer in Brooklyn who developed a technique for light puppetry using polarizers and birefringent materials. Preston is a writer teacher and puppeteer living in Brooklyn NY.About the CWP Evolution FestivalThe fifth annual CWP EVOLUTION FESTIVAL presents original works of theater, dance, music, comedy, and interdisciplinary performance by NYC-based artists at venues across Manhattan in June and September 2026. Participants receive free performance & rehearsal space, marketing & technical support, a guaranteed artist fee, performance photography and archival videography, and more! Learn more about the festival and the 20+ other shows on the schedule at www.centeratwestpark.org/evolution-festival-2026 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/the-magic-lantern-anthology/100001995095051004 - **Event Categories**: art, festivals, literary-art, science-fair, sports, comedy, theatre, dog, raves - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: New Stage Performance Space - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: New Stage Performance Space - **lat**: 40.7982709 - **long**: -73.9610185 - **full address**: New Stage Performance Space, 36 West 106th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Magic Lantern Anthology - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7b81953e9699dc723cb5d3d1589de6aac4908ca02746c8e78591d27504ccc9a7-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1785327668 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Magic Lantern Anthology being held? - **A:** The Magic Lantern Anthology takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at New Stage Performance Space, 36 West 106th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Magic Lantern Anthology? - **A:** The Magic Lantern Anthology is organized by The Center at West Park. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Center at West Park's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Center at West Park a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Center at West Park has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Magic Lantern Anthology is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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