Adult Programming
the Puppet Co. proudly presents Puppet Slam: March Madness
Getcha Head in the Puppet Game!
March 21st at the Puppet Co. Playhouse.
Doors at 6:30pm, Show at 7pm. For ages 18+.
Ticket Levels:
Finger Puppet Level: $15
Hand Puppet Level: $25
Marionette Level: $35
Snacks and beverages will be on sale during the event.
Questions? Call the box office at 301.634.5380
Shadow Girls Cult & Puppet Pants Marionettes Double Feature
Ticket Levels:
Finger Puppet Level: $15
Hand Puppet Level: $25
Marionette Level: $35
For ages 18+. Snacks and beverages will be on sale during the event.
About the Show
Join us for a one-night double feature of thoughtful, mind-bending, and whimsical marionettes and shadow puppetry: PHANTASMAGORIA, by one-man marionette-building extraordinaire Puppet Pants, and UNRAVELING, by Henson Grant-awarded duo Shadow Girls Cult.
Clowns, monsters, and mysteries amuse and interact with the audience in PHANTASMAGORIA. This marionette variety show features whimsical acts ranging from endearing to odd, set to an original score. Specializing in marionette making and manipulation, Puppet Pants delivers a wordless performance, fading into the background while in full view of the audience. Somewhat circusy, a little edgy, and with a closing message about believing in yourself, PHANTASMAGORIA will definitely intrigue and delight you!
Infused with elements of sci-fi, film noir, classic horror, and surrealism, UNRAVELING explores the inexplicable moments in time when we, and the world around us, seem to come apart. A series of shadow vignettes takes the audience on a journey through yearning, curiosity, and wonder, moving through fractured identity and grief, and ending with a dream sequence. Shadow Girls Cult uses a mind-bending blend of light techniques, old-school overhead projectors, shadow masks, and hundreds of intricate and layered shadow puppets to create an animated film-like experience. 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?
These performers are coming all the way from Seattle and Atlanta — you won’t want to miss this special evening!
Snacks and beverages will be on sale during the event.
Questions? Call the box office at 301.634.5380
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!
Adult Events
Puppet Slams are an evening of short-form puppetry skits. Sponsored by the Puppet Slam Network, Puppet Slams are often give experienced puppeteers a chance to show off a newly built puppet or follow an idea. Previous skits have included an abridged shadow puppet version of Peer Gynt, dinosaur puppets recounting Shakespeare, and duck Céline Djon singing of her love for Big Bird.
Photo of Mollie Greenberg at 2025 Puppet Slam, taken by Sage Cassamas.
Puppet Slams
An adult variety show combining puppetry, burlesque, and drag, Witching Hours have become infamous for a great time! Our last Witching Hour in November of 2025 was curated and produced by Jamie Wood.
Witching Hour has it’s own socials:
Facebook: Witching Hour
Instagram: @PuppetWitchingHour
Bluesky: @PuppetWitchingHour
Photo of Paige O’Malley and Dr. Torcher at 2025 Witching Hour, taken by Steve Parke.
Witching Hour
Curated by Stephen Major, these comedy nights bring improv, sketch, and stand-up comedians to share a puppetry-inspired night of laughs. Our Comedy Night in December of 2025 featured the Artless Bards, Steve Has Friends, Beep Vs The Sea Improv, and Meridian Hill’s Sketch Comedy.
Photo of poster for December 2025 Comedy Night.
Comedy Nights
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