It has been 15 years since Chicago audiences last saw critically-acclaimed, The Cabinet. This story of the murderous Dr. Caligari and his somnambulist slave Cesare is set in an off-kilter world of puppetry and intricate machinery. Evoking the 1919 German Expressionist silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and created by Frank Maugeri, it was Redmoon Theater’s longest running show, now reinvented for the larger stage. Cabinet of Curiosity revives it with another distinctive “cabinet of curiosities” in which puppeteers manipulate the characters and objects, just as Caligari controlled Cesare’s plight.
CHICAGO
Cabinet of Curiosity, based in Chicago, creates immersive, site-specific theater that bridges puppetry with interactive storytelling. Known for their detailed puppet design and experimental approach, they craft performances that draw audiences into magical worlds where imagination and reality blend. At this year’s festival, The Cabinet offers an exploration of mystery and community connection through captivating visual narratives.