The Other Side of Hollywood: A Modern Turkish Shadow Play
US Karagoz Theatre Company presented a modern Turkish shadow play at Puppet Showplace Theater, bringing the classic Karagoz figure into a contemporary Hollywood-inflected story.
Performers: US Karagoz Theatre Company
When
Friday, March 27, 2026
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM EDT
Venue local time · America/New_York
Price
$28–$50
Check the organizer for final availability.
Location
Puppet Showplace Theater, Brookline, MA
United States
Organizer
Puppet Showplace Theater
in person
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