THE AMAZING STORY MACHINE

The Amazing Story Machine is the recipient of a 2018 Jim Henson Foundation Family Grant, and is the latest innovative puppet show from Doppelskope.

“Endlessly inventive” - Laurel Graeber, The New York Times

The Grimm family is on the verge of unveiling The Amazing Story Machine, which runs on steam and dreams and promises to revolutionize how stories are told. When the contraption malfunctions, they have to invent a way to tell stories on the spot. With help from the audience and a cast of unique puppet characters, fairy tales like “The Hare and the Hedgehog,” “Hansel and Gretel,” and “The Brave Little Tailor” spring to life.

This charming and highly interactive show features multiple styles of puppetry, original live music, and lots of creativity!

Free Neighborhood Tour with Sandglass Theater Co. at the Chicago International Theater Festival

Learn more about the festival HERE

Show Dates and Locations

Thursday, January 16 at 4:30 pm
Austin Town Hall Cultural Center
5610 W. Lake St. (Austin)

Friday, January 17 at 4:30 pm
Marshall Field Garden Apartments/Art on Sedgwick
1408 N. Sedgwick St. (Old Town)

Sunday, January 19 at 2 pm
345 Gallery
345 N. Kedzie Ave. (Garfield Park)

Wednesday, January 22 at 6 pm
Center on Halsted
3656 N. Halsted St. (Lakeview)

Thursday, January 23 at 7 pm
eta Creative Arts Foundation
7558 S. South Chicago Ave. (Grand Crossing)

Friday, January 24 at 5 pm
Experimental Station
6100 S. Blackstone Ave. (Lawndale)

Saturday, January 25 at 10 am + 2 pm
Berger Park Cultural Center – Coach House
6205 N. Sheridan Rd. (Edgewater)

Sunday, January 26 at 2 pm
South Shore Cultural Center Paul Robeson Theater
7059 S. South Shore Dr. (South Shore)

Check back here for more upcoming performances!