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Petrushka and the Caterpillar Presented by Theater in the Open

May 10, 2025


What happens when the stories you know by heart are ready for a new twist? Join Petrushka—everyone’s favorite clown—and a cast of imaginative misfits as they flip classic fables and fairy tales on their heads! With creativity, humor, and heart, Theater in the Open brings beloved tales into the present, reimagined for today's world.

Directed by Joy Powers, Joshua Shack, Edward Speck, and Bonniejean Wilbur, this playful production is part of Theater in the Open’s mission to create accessible, engaging performances in outdoor and unconventional spaces.

🎭 All ages welcome – family friendly fun!
🍷 Valid ID required for alcoholic beverages

Catch a Performance:
📍 Boston Fringe Festival at The Rockwell (Davis Square Theater)
📅 May 11 at 11:20 AM – [Tickets Available Here!]

📍 Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, MA
📅 May 17–25 | Saturdays & Sundays at 2 PM
💰 Pay-What-You-Will

Stay connected:
🌐 theaterintheopen.org
📱 Follow us @theaterintheopen on social media

Join us outdoors for a magical storytelling experience where nothing is quite what you expect—and everything is full of wonder!