About the show: “PHANTASMAGORIA” is a marionette variety show featuring a rotating cast of characters all designed, built, and brought to life to an original score by Puppet Pants.

Specializing in marionette making and manipulation, Puppet Pants delivers a wordless performance that has intrigued and delighted audiences of all ages and backgrounds across the United States.

The puppeteer performs in full view, but fades into the background as clowns, monsters, and mysteries amuse and interact with the audience.

“PHANTASMAGORIA” is filled with whimsical acts ranging from endearing to odd, but always made for all backgrounds and ages to enjoy. Somewhat circusy, a little edgy but tongue in cheek, and ending with a call to action to believe in yourself and follow your dreams.

Director’s Note: “PHANTASMAGORIA” is not a children’s show, but there aren’t any adult themes, either.

It is designed to subvert expectations from a “typical” marionette variety show and can elicit an impactful emotional response from audience members.

There are themes of European Clown Theater, pantomime, music and dance, acrobatics, horror, and endearing moments with the audience. The wordless performance allows audience members to take away their own interpretations of each piece.