Manual Cinema's Frankenstein
The Studebaker Theater and Fine Arts Building co-present Manual Cinema's Frankenstein, blending handmade shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, sound effects, and live music.
When
October 30 – November 1, 2026
October 30 at 7:30 PM; October 31 at 7:30 and 10:00 PM; November 1 at 3:00 PM CDT
Venue local time · America/Chicago
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- Fri, Oct 30, 7:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Oct 31, 7:30 PM CDT
- Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 PM CDT
- Sun, Nov 1, 3:00 PM CST
Price
Price at organizer
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Location
Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, Chicago, IL
United States
Organizer
Manual Cinema
in person
Why it belongs on Shadow Pals
The official Chicago presenter confirms October 30-November 1 and shadow puppetry; the artist calendar supplies four local showtimes.
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