29th Annual Extravaganza
October 28, 29, 30, and 31
On the Midtown Greenway: 2828 11th Avenue S, Mpls, MN
Puppetry · Stilting · Dance · Fire · Music · Song
"After a two-year hiatus, a Twin Cities cult classic is back." - MPR News, Arts & Culture

Season of the Bear
After two years of modified show formats, 2022 welcomed the return of BareBones' traditional puppet pageant — an outdoor drama consisting of larger-than-life puppetry, stilting, dance, fire, song, and music.
The theme of the 29th Annual Extravaganza, "Season of the Bear," is an exploration of growing larger to hold grief and utilizing images of bears, deer, and birds. Additional themes include the changing of the seasons and the connections between the living world, death, ancestors, and grief.
Highlights From the Show
Photos by Paul Irmiter and Lucy Moroukian; Video by Joah Colby
Co-Directors
Michelle Elliott and Kenneth Rivera
Artists
Eva Adderley (Artist)
Fletcher Wolfe (Artist)
Gustavo Boada (Artist)
Kainoa Ruvivar (Artist)
Margaret Arbeiter (Artist)
Zarra TM (Artist)
Carlisle Evans Peck (Music Director)
Nat Allister (Fire Coordinator)
Mark Safford (Shared Artist Role)
Mary Jo Nikolai (Shared Artist Role)
Olli Johnson (Build Support)
Marcela Becerra (Build Intern)
Crew, Volunteers & Partners
SO many!