Based on the book by Ursula K. LeGuin

Playing January 29 - Feb 1 at
The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival

An adaptation of the award-winning 1969 novel set in a world where no one has a fixed gender. Featuring puppets, live actors, live music, and projection.

Created by Edward Einhorn and Tom Lee
Adapted by Edward Einhorn
Directed by Edward Einhorn and Tom Lee

Puppeteers: Chih-jou Cheng, Gandul Gandulero, Tom Lee, Justin Perkins, Emma Wiseman

Actors: Winter Jones, Miguel Long

Composer/musician: Michael Zerang

Designers: Tom Lee (lead), Daphne Agosin (lights), Chris Carcione (video), Jacky Kelsey (costumes and puppets), Grace Needlman (set and puppets), Averly Sheltraw (puppets), Linda Wingerter (shadow puppets)

Musical support: August Boyne

Stage Manager: Berit Johnson

Produced by Untitled Theater Company No. 61 additional support by Yara Arts

This production is also supported by the Astere E. Claeyssens Artist-in-Residence program of Northwestern University School of Communication. Tom Lee, 2025-2026 artist.

Running time: 2 hours