Hear ye! Hear ye! King Friday, post-monarch, deposed and living in squalor beneath an old vaudeville house requests thy presence to witness the unveiling of new puppet works and puppet works in progress at an impromptu, after-hours, puppet-roadhouse show.

King Friday’s Dungeon Puppet Slam is an opportunity for emerging and experienced puppeteers and physical artists to share works-in-progress, experimental projects, and other acts that dance outside of the family-friendly mainstream puppet circuit. The event includes live music by the Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band.

King Friday's Dungeon Puppet Slam is part of the national Puppet Slam Network created by Heather Henson and curated by local Maine puppeteers.

Whether this is your first foray into the dungeon or you’re a veteran of depravity, you’ll be tantalized and tickled by spicy skits, short films, and other surprises devised for your viewing pleasure. The dungeon is never the same sprawl twice!

Friday, May 20 & Saturday, May 21 | Doors open at 7:00 PM

Show begins at 7:30 PM; 90-minutes with an intermission.

Tickets are available for $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and $22 for preferred seating (sliding scale available).

ABOUT THE SLAM

MSA is Maine’s de facto puppet hub, and provides multifaceted support for puppet arts practitioners including opportunities to see world-class shows, participate in classes with puppet professionals, network with peers, and share their work on our stage.

Disclaimer: King Friday’s Dungeon Puppet Slam contains adult-themed content

SLIDING SCALE POLICY

No one will be turned away for lack of funds; contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org for information on our sliding scale admission policy.

COVID-19 POLICY

All patrons and staff attending events will need to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (or negative test from within 48 hours) along with a matching photo ID. Children under 12 are exempt.

Audience members, staff, and volunteers will be asked to mask while not actively eating, or drinking.

Mayo Street Arts is committed to the safety of everyone at our events and will adhere to all Federal & Maine CDC guidelines on the day of the event. As we anticipate mid-season changes to our COVID-19 policy, please click here to visit our website and view the most current information.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Mayo Street Arts 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.

Poster image by @artbybuffcat