GUEST ARTIST SERIES: Theatre

David Hanzal Presents a Work-In-Progress Showing

WISHES IN THE SAND

July 21, 2026

WISHES IN THE SAND is a contemporary fairy tale that weaves together tabletop puppetry and shadow play. A queer puppeteer confronts his past, where memory, fantasy, and imagination collide in a moving story of transformation and self-discovery. Initially created as part of the 2024 Puppet Lab Festival of New Work, this work-in-progress presentation invites audiences to experience the next phase of the show's development.  

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About Our Guest Artist Series

In addition to our MainStage productions, Open Eye is deeply committed to curating and presenting a dynamic Guest Artist Series that highlights emerging local artists and innovative performing ensembles who tell stories in ways that are fresh, fun, and experimental. 

  • TICKETS

    $5–25 — SLIDING SCALE

    AGE RECOMMENDATION: Ages 10 and up.

  • PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

    Tuesday, 7/21, 7:30pm

    RUN TIME:‍ 60 minutes, no intermission

  • ACCESSIBILITY

    Contact us at 612-874-6338 or boxoffice@openeyetheatre.org for accessibility information and requests.

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Creative Team

David Hanzal – Writer/Designer/Fabricator/Puppeteer
Kurt Hunter – Director/Dramaturg/Puppet Fabrication Mentor
Leif Jurgensen – Puppeteer
Boo Segersin – Puppeteer
Kevin Springer – Sound Designer
Heather Stone – Puppeteer

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Photos by Bruce Silcox.

Photos by Bruce Silcox.

This work-in-progress presentation is supported by The Jim Henson Foundation, and showcases this piece’s next phase of development.

 

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