Our 2026 Mainstage Shows
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Our 2026 Season
US Karagoz Theatre Company presents:
The Forest of the Witch
May 2nd - May 24th, 2026
With a 700-year history, Turkish shadow theatre is one of the world’s oldest shadow play traditions, brought to the stage through Ayhan Hulagu’s original solo performance. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Karagöz is reimagined here through The Forest of the Witch and The Other Side of Hollywood, blending tradition with contemporary storytelling.
This performance brings the past and present together in a surprising and playful way—traditional, modern, unexpected, and delightfully entertaining.
The Little Prince
June 6th - July 5th, 2026
A Regional Premiere!
A touching adventure of a peculiar child from a tiny planet scarcely larger than himself. Stranded in the Sahara Desert, a plane-wrecked aviator meets a child that reminds us all how to see the world like a kid again. See why this beloved story is the most translated work of fiction in history.
A play by Aaron Randolph III
Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Directed by Marshall Bailey
Starring Hope Cassady, Bobby Henneberg, and Josie Morgan. Swing Ingrid Bork.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
July 11th - August 10th, 2026
Three little goats are in search of greener grass when they come upon a cranky troll who won’t let them pass. Will the goats find the food they need? How will they get past the troll? What does this troll want, anyway? Enjoy this retelling of a classic story, this time with a conservationist twist just right for a puppet show in the park! Come see four classic Piper marionette puppets in a brand-new script featuring audience interaction.
Directed by Danny Pushkin
Starring Cate Ginsberg and Mollie Greenberg
Tickets coming soon!
Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little Pigs
September 5th - September 20th, 2026
Past 2026 Productions
Beale Street Puppets presents:
The Enchanted Mermaid
February 7th - March 1st, 2026
Once upon a time, our hero John Cobbler stumbled upon a hidden castle. A beautiful maiden has been transformed into a mermaid! Can John use his wits to free the mermaid and escape from the wicked Lord Fish?
Based upon the Walter de La Mare short story "Lord Fish" written in 1927.
This show features elegantly crafted Bunraku-style puppets with elaborately built miniature castle and interior sets. Framed in a beautiful, large black theatre stage, this show was originally built for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Starring Jill Kyle-Keith and Katie Quinn. Swing Seth Drenning.
Cinderella
Directed by Dillon Mitcham
March 7th - April 19th, 2026
Helen Hayes Recommended
Cinderella dreams of rising beyond her circumstances to attend the royal ball. The Puppet Co.’s adaptation of this classic tale features 15 handmade rod puppets! Cinderella highlights the power of hope in this rags-to-riches story with lots of magical transformations.
Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper in 1987.
Starring Jem Creutzer, Cate Ginsberg, and Miss Kitty. Swing Lillian Hall.