Wishes in the Sand
Open Eye Theatre presents David Hanzal's Wishes in the Sand, a work-in-progress contemporary fairy tale that explicitly weaves tabletop puppetry and shadow play.
When
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
7:30 PM
Price
$5–$25 sliding scale
Check the organizer for final availability.
Location
Open Eye Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
United States
Organizer
Open Eye Theatre
in person
Why it belongs on Shadow Pals
Direct presenter listing explicitly describes the work as tabletop puppetry and shadow play.
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