THE CABINET RETURNS

The infamous production Frank Maugeri made two decades ago at Redmoon Theater, which remained Redmoon's most highly acclaimed and longest-running indoor production in the history of that company. Strategically, we are doing one week of the Chicago International Puppetry Festival to create the initial excitement to accomplish a self-produced, four-week run in October 2025!

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Review: Cabinet of Curiosity Sees Sea Change at Chicago Puppet Theater Fest 

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About Cabinet of Curiosity

Founded in 2017, Cabinet of Curiosity is a nonprofit theater that creates original celebrations and productions. Cabinet uses sophisticated puppetry and handmade devices to develop interactive experiences and events.

We believe that the act of celebration is a social imperative. We use celebration to tackle isolation, facilitate dialogue, inspire hope and humor, create beauty where others may fail to see it, and ignite sincere collaborations. We focus on creating new gatherings, ceremonies, and rituals that promote connection amongst people from different backgrounds and lived experiences.

 

ILLUMINATION 2021

Cabinet’s most recent project, Illumination, raised $1 million for medical research. We oversaw 79 artists, 11 restaurants and 36 performers.

 

Pinwheel Garden

Cabinet recently created a mechnical, pinwheel garden for Lightscape in San Antonio, Texas.

 

Spring Forward

A commission by the University of Chicago to create a campus wide student authored spectacle celebration amidst the pandemic.

 

Sonic BLoom

A commission by The University of Indiana Northwest to transform the School of Arts and Sciences.

 

New Apprentices!

Welcome to the 2021 Summer apprentices! 

 

Culture. Community.
Celebration. Curiosity.

 

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There will be fire, bubbles, rituals and whales. 530-8pm, Winthrop Family Garden. In the cold and rain. Cabinet shows up eager for authentic ritual and community. Jack Dwyer Christopher Messer Toni Maugeri Nana Asbere, and Solomon the beast. We are p
We cleared out our home of three years. So much art was made there and so many friendships begun.
One of the many civic mural projects Cabinets Frank Maugeri art directed in 2023.
Phase one new workroom and studio!
Everything is boxed and bagged and ready to roll into our new homes. A shop with natural light and a storage space for all the giant absurd creatures we’ve created. 2024 is the year we’ve been working towards.
JOIN US for free performances at the WINTER WALK ON WILSON 2023 produced by the Uptown Chamber of Commerce. Friday, December 1st to catch live experiences by: The Red Line Rustlers Beaux and Belles Carolers The People's Music School Old Town School
I hope you download our quite beautiful ‘2023 year in review. https://www.cocechicago.com/support
My little company is patiently reviewing all of our 2023 images and events in preparation for our 2024 fundraising. This photo is from a collaboration with Sadie Rose Glaspey, Hydrosonic Light Show, Para Mar Dance Troupe, the Chicago Humanities Festi