Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: "Cardboard Explosion!" by Paper Heart Puppets

Four original stories, brought to life using nothing but cardboard and the power of your imagination! With help from the audience, puppeteer Brad Shur (beloved former Resident Artist of Puppet Showplace!) transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters, then brings them to life right before your eyes.

Save the cardboard city from a giant baby! Help a cardboard hero confront a dragon! Choose your own adventure with your fellow audience members! You will definitely stretch your imagination in this romp through the wonderful world of cardboard.

Mar 14 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Mar 15 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

After the Show: Meet the Puppets & More!
Stay after the show to meet the artists and see the puppets up close!

Plus, enjoy a dress-up station, coloring sheets, and a cardboard box puppet craft inspired by the show! These activities are available after every performance: 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm on Saturday and 11:30 am – 12:30 pm on Sunday.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 – 11
Mixed puppetry styles
Length: 50 minutes
Language: English
From New York!

The development of Cardboard Explosion! was supported by Puppet Showplace’s Incubator program and the Jim Henson Foundation.