community day Puppet Shows

You Have Arrived is a non-verbal, visually stunning one-person performance that brings the realities of climate change and climate refugees to life. Using a dynamic large-scale pop-up book and captivating puppetry, the piece tells non-verbal yet powerful stories of displacement and resilience. Inspired by traditional Iranian visual arts and music, the show transcends language barriers, making it accessible to intergenerational audiences as young as three. Both intimate and universal, You Have Arrived creates a space for empathy and dialogue about climate change, human migration, and our shared responsibility to one another.

A bit of a twist on this old tale of a magical fish who can grant wishes - up to a point! When Letitia’s mother and sister visit, the wish is for something with a little more room than their wee shack. Then, Leo’s brother and sister-in-law plan to visit - and they have five children! More guests! An even bigger house! How will it all end?

Expect a fun, funny, engaging, and delightfully silly experience that the whole family will love. Featuring an experienced and talented Madison-based cast, this unique event is a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and the magic of improvisation.

A public Puppet Meltdown to showcase the work created at the festival, where participants will premiere the work they created during the intensive.