Dig Down Deep: A Cave Adventure
CactusHead Puppets uses tabletop puppets and shadow-puppet bats to tell a cave adventure about learning to embrace change. Four Brookline performances on November 11, 14, and 15, with artist and puppet meet-and-greets afterward. The presenter welcomes all ages and recommends ages 5 to 9.
When
November 11–15, 2026
November 11 at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM; November 14 and 15 at 10:30 AM; 40 minutes each EST
Venue local time · America/New_York
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- Wed, Nov 11, 2:00 – 2:40 PM EST
- Wed, Nov 11, 4:00 – 4:40 PM EST
- Sat, Nov 14, 10:30 – 11:10 AM EST
- Sun, Nov 15, 10:30 – 11:10 AM EST
Price
$18.50 general / USD 14.50 member + USD 3 fee; USD 3 access
Check the organizer for final availability.
Location
Puppet Showplace Theater, Brookline, MA
United States
Organizer
Puppet Showplace Theater
in person
Why it belongs on Shadow Pals
The official presenter confirms four November performances in Brookline, tabletop and shadow puppetry, a 40-minute duration, and an audience recommendation of ages 5 to 9.
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