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Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Death & The Fool: A Tarot-Inspired Medieval Folly

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Venue:Puppet Showplace Theater
Dates:Tue from 6/23/26 - 6/23/26
Hours:June 23 (Tue) 2026: 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Ages:Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Indoor
Cost:$$ see below
Category:Arts & Culture

About the Show

A Tarot-inspired mystery play full of slapstick comedy, music from the middle ages, puppetry, and whimsy to drive away fear and offer relief from impending doom — just as folly brought light to the Dark Ages.

As the Fool faces Death and seeks guidance, you too can consult the Oracle, be comforted by the High Priestess, trust in the Doctor if you dare, and give your troubles to the Crone.

This ensemble production is coming to us from Maryland — don’t miss the laugh-out-loud fun, fit for both adults and kids!

'Transcendent and provocative…Happenstance provides immeasurable entertainment with its comedy, music, and artistry…A characteristically compelling, intelligent, and thought-provoking hour of unique, outstanding, must-see theater.'

– DC Theater Arts

Enjoyed by all ages, 3 - 103!

String, hybrid, and stomper marionettes Length: 50 minutes
Language: English, very few words From Rockville, Maryland!

Devised by Happenstance Theater under the Artistic Co-Direction of Mark Jaster and Sabrina Mandell Ensemble: Gwen Grastorf, Mark Jaster, Sabrina Mandell, Sarah Olmsted, and Thomas and Alex Vernon

”Death & The Fool” was originally adapted from Happenstance Theater’s “ADRIFT | A Medieval Wayward Folly” for the Maryland Renaissance Festival, and then expanded to become this charming new touring show!

Showtimes & Tickets
$28 Advance / plus $2 service fee

$33 Day of Show / plus $2 service fee

$50 Supporter / plus $2 service fee

$10 Card to Culture (WIC, EBT, MassHealth, ConnectorCare)

Members receive discount tickets, priority seating, and more!

June 23 (Tue) 2026: 5:30 pm | 7:30 pm

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$28 Advance / plus $2 service fee $33 Day of Show / plus $2 service fee, $50 Supporter / plus $2 service fee, $10 Card to Culture (WIC, EBT, MassHealth, ConnectorCare)

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www.puppetshowplace.org/calendar/2026/06/23/death-and-the-fool-a-tarot-inspired-medieval-folly-by-happenstance-theater

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32 Station Street, Brookline, MA map
Phone: 617-731-6400

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