Lisa the Wise: A Baba Yaga Story
Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion brings the Baba Yaga fairy tale to life with imaginative shadow puppetry. Four family performances over October 31 and November 1, with a chance to meet the artists and puppets after each show.
When
October 31 – November 1, 2026
10:30 AM and 1:00 PM on October 31 and November 1; 45 minutes each EDT
Venue local time · America/New_York
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- Sat, Oct 31, 10:30 – 11:15 AM EDT
- Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 – 1:45 PM EDT
- Sun, Nov 1, 10:30 – 11:15 AM EST
- Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 – 1:45 PM 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
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