Written and Directed by Ensemble Member Doug Hara
Puppetry by Blair Thomas
Shadow Puppetry by Drew Dir, Sarah Fornace and Julia Miller for Manual Cinema Studios
Traveling storytellers Mr. and Mrs. Pennyworth captivate audiences with spell-binding tales. But one day, The Big Bad Wolf mysteriously dies before his story is complete. Fairytales disappear from the pages, characters are utterly forgotten, and Mr. and Mrs. Pennyworth must journey through the stories to restore order before they are lost forever.
Written and directed by Ensemble Member Doug Hara, this world-premiere weaves an exceptional story of adventure, love, and unexpected endings. Influenced by Neil Gaiman and other fantasy writers, Mr. and Mrs. Pennyworth is brought to life through the wondrous puppetry of Blair Thomas and reveals the transformational power of storytelling.
“EXTRAORDINARY visuals…These are two quite special performances, in a world that is similarly THEATRICAL AND DISTINCTIVE.”
– Chicago Tribune
“COMPELLING…a lovely world premiere”
– Newcity Stage
Artists
Featuring
Lookingglass Artists
Lookingglass is an ensemble based company, with a dedicated group of artists composing its roster of Ensemble Members, Artistic Associates, and Teaching Artists.
Andre Pluess is a composer/sound designer based in Chicago.
Media
Sponsors
Production Sponsors
Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation, The Mindy Chapman Memorial Fund
Allstate is the Production Sponsor and proud supporter of the matinee program for Mr. and Mrs. Pennyworth.
Producers Circle
Opening Night Sponsor
