Rhizome DC Puppet Slam - Call for Acts

Rhizome DC will host a Puppet Slam on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. The evening features a series of puppetry shorts and musical interludes, offering an eclectic mix of performance styles. Audiences can expect contributions from a lineup of puppeteers and musicians, supported by a grant from The Puppet Slam Network. Artists interested in participating in the event may have submitted work via a call for acts; selected participants for this edition receive a small stipend.

When: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Showtimes: The event runs continuously from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM with a program of multiple short works and musical pieces.
Tickets: $10–20, sold at the door or in advance (link: TICKETS in the original page; purchasable via Rhizome DC).
Lineup: Puppeteers – Sheila Gaskins, Sam Grossman, Paul Greggs, Merry Carver, Mary Nagler, and Eli & Aiden Leizerov. Musicians – Maya Renfro and Stephen Wist.
Run time: Approximately 3 hours.
Ages: Not specified; likely all-ages but content may vary by piece.
Venue: Rhizome DC, Washington, DC.
Note: This performance is made possible by a grant from The Puppet Slam Network. Artists who were selected through the call for acts receive a small stipend (see event description for submission details). No age restrictions or accessibility information was provided in the source text.