Festival At a Glance

The Mimbre Acrobats (Acrobatic Theater from the UK),

US Premiere

Joyful Theatre (Puppet and Multimedia Theater from South Korea), US Premiere

When a prince is turned into a frog, the spell can only be broken by a kiss from a princess. This adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale features live music accompanied by magical puppets and amazing videography.

Illstyle and Peace Productions, (Theater, Dance and Music from the USA)

This multi-cultural celebration of music and movement is contagious! Audiences will be drawn out of their seats by vocal percussions and music mixed on stage, while dancers delight with a performance that fuses modern and traditional dance into unique movements.

Companhia de Teatro Quinta Parede, (Theater from Portugal), US Premiere

In a great castle lives a man who has everything one could want. A maiden sees past the odd blue beard upon his chin, but what hides behind the many mysterious doors in her new home?  Originally by Charles Perrault, this chilling tale is sure to keep you on the edge of your theater seat.

The Train Theatre, (Theater and Puppetry from Israel), US Premiere

In an evergreen forest lived the most beautiful bird in the world, whose song called people from far and wide. When a little village becomes a big city, will the bird and its song forgotten? Combining origami and storytelling, the artist instills life into folded heroes who partake in a legend full of magic and surprises.

Evelyn Roth, Artist (Australia/Canada)

Journey to the rainforest without leaving Pittsburgh! Led by an Eco-Guide, families follow the paths of this inflatable installation to identify insects, reptiles and plants, and even simulate re-planting the rainforest.

Marionetas De La Esquina, (Theater and Puppetry from Mexico), US Premiere

Feelings like joy, fear and excitement are best weathered with someone by your side. Suzanne Lebeau’s characters Plume and Taciturne realize that they are both afraid of the dark, and there is, after all, only one moon between their two houses.

Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre, (The Third Annual Stanier Arts Award), World Premiere

Perched on a pedestal, a statue can see far and wide across the land. A loving swallow can see even further as it flies through the sky. Adapted from Oscar Wilde’s story for children by Broadway’s Bruce Dow, this heartwarming tale will delight adults and children with beautiful imagery, words, music, and dance.