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Join in on the experiment
By Various Artists
What happens when artists join forces to create original puppetry works for adult audiences? XPT! Celebrating over 40 years of experimentation, come find out what this year holds! From traditional forms of puppetry to films and installation pieces, artists of all disciplines employ puppetry in startling new ways. XPT offers an array of stories, puppetry styles, and sensibilities in a single evening.
Guaranteed to inspire, surprise, amuse, and provoke.
Performances will be the same for each night during the run of XPT.
*Contains adult themes including language, violence, and/or sexual situations.
Note about May 1st Performances:
Please note that, due to a private rental, museum galleries will not be accessible during this performance time. As a courtesy, all May 1 evening ticket holders will receive a complimentary museum admission pass, valid for use on a separate date anytime through May 31, 2026. This allows patrons to return and fully enjoy the museum galleries at their convenience.
Thank you for your understanding, and we’re excited to see you at the show!
XPT Applications
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XPT 2026 Individual Application
Individuals can participate in Xperimental Puppetry Theater (XPT) as either Individual Members or Project Directors. Individual Members contribute to existing projects as performers or designers, while Project Directors lead the creation of original puppetry works for adult audiences. Both roles offer collaboration opportunities and skill development. Applications are due by January 27, 2026, leading to a structured development process and public performances in April-May 2026.