Exploring Shadow Masks & Human Silhouettes with Shadow Girls Cult

Sunday, April 19 at 11:00 AM (doors 10:30 AM), 80-minutes

Tickets are available for $15 in advance, and $20 at the door (pay-what-you-can available)

All Ages

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Join us for Shadow Girls Cult's "Unraveling" with Puppet Pants on Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 PM

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Puppetry artists Cassandra Bray & Zane Exactly of Shadow Girls Cult will lead participants through a 80-minute workshop, using old-school overhead projectors and a projection screen to explore human silhouettes and shadow masks as tools for storytelling. Participants will create large-scale masks using cardboard, feathers, faux fur and other repurposed materials to transform their bodies into expressive shadow characters. 

This hands-on workshop is designed for all ages and experience levels! Join us as we channel our creativity to create bold shapes and designs, and build transformative, larger-than-life shadow selves. We encourage all participants to bring fun costume and/or prop elements, and to wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in.

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Shadow Girls Cult is an award-winning queer shadow puppetry and projections duo based out of Seattle, WA. Using overhead projectors, adapted camera irises, 2-D shadow puppets, human silhouettes, and other analog technology, they create puppet magic for audiences all over the U.S. Their full-length shadow show “UNRAVELING” was awarded the 2025 Henson Foundation Workshop Grant & 4Culture’s 2025 Project Grant, and was recently voted “Most Surprising Performance” & “Fan Favorite” at the 2025 Asheville Fringe Festival. In 2025, SGC also made their debut at The Center for Puppetry Arts, and were teaching artists in residency at Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, and the Bright Ideas Project in Vermont.

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PAY WHAT YOU CAN

No one will be turned away from MSA events for lack of funds. Please use this online form or contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org to learn more and reserve tickets. Our box office staff are also happy to help at the door, pending availability!

EVENT PARKING

Free on-street parking is available in Mayo Street Arts’ neighborhood.

There is one paid parking lot conveniently located a six-minute walk from the venue: Top of the Old Port Parking (119 Pearl St, Portland ME 04101)

Mayo Street Arts is accessible by Greater Portland Metro bus routes with nearby transfer points 7, 9A & 9B. Click here to learn more.

ACCESSIBILITY

All performances and most other events held at Mayo Street Arts are wheelchair accessible. There are two accessible spots directly in front of our building, however there is not yet a curb cut out at that location.

If you would benefit from additional information or accommodations, we invite you to contact us at info@mayostreetarts.org or 207-879-4629.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Audience members — in addition to artists, staff & volunteers — who feel sick or exhibit symptoms of illness should stay home out of respect for others.

SEATING POLICY

We will save your reserved seat until showtime, at which point any unclaimed seats may be offered to other people. Please call our box office at 207-879-4629 if you are running late.

CANCELATION POLICY

MSA has a no refund policy for all reservations. In the event that MSA is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via the Ticket Tailor platform.