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Atomic Ants: The Golden Age of Sci-Fi with Puppets
March 17 @ 7:00 pm - April 13 @ 10:00 pm MST
The world premiere of Atomic Ants is here! Writer and director Shaun Michael McNamara calls it, “Our biggest gamble yet. 10-foot-tall ants, grayscale puppets, live projected backgrounds—anything and everything can go wrong, and we put puppets in charge. This will either be our greatest triumph or the most ridiculous thing we’ve ever attempted.”
All Puppet Players is the outrageous, adults-only puppet theater that has consistently sold out shows with its twisted takes on classic films. The same mad geniuses who brought you Die Hard, The Lost Boys, Friday the 13th, and more now unleash their latest horror-comedy spectacle, promising their signature mix of mayhem, hilarity, and unapologetic absurdity—all performed by puppets.
The latest production from All Puppet Players is set to transport audiences into a world of 1950s creature-feature mayhem—brought to life entirely with puppets. Get ready for live black-and-white video projections, 10-foot-tall mutant puppets, and the biggest creatures we’ve ever unleashed on stage!
THE STORY:
When a top-secret government experiment goes wrong, giant mutant ants emerge from the Nevada desert, threatening to overrun humanity. With time running out, an unlikely team of scientists, a wisecracking cop, and a doctor with zero survival skills must uncover the truth behind the infestation—before the Queen hatches her ultimate plan.
WHAT MAKES ATOMIC ANTS A MUST-SEE:
Live Projection Effects – A massive 14ft screen brings the world of Atomic Ants to life using live-feed miniatures, creating a seamless fusion of theater and old-school movie magic.
All-Black-and-White Staging – From the puppets to the sets, every detail captures the eerie charm of vintage sci-fi horror.
The Largest Puppets Ever on Stage – These ants aren’t just big—they’re 10 feet tall and ready to wreak havoc!
A One-of-a-Kind Puppet Experience – This isn’t your typical puppet show. Atomic Ants is packed with high-energy performances, fast-paced storytelling, practical effects, and more puppet carnage than the drive-in could ever handle.
Twists, Laughs, and Thrills – With a script blending suspense, absurdity, and pop-culture-infused humor, audiences will be on the edge of their seats (or rolling in them)!
🔥 Atomic Ants is an all-puppet, black-and-white spectacle ripped straight from a 1950s creature feature. Mutated ants are invading, the government is useless, and the only hope? A scientist, a wisecracking cop, and a doctor with zero survival skills. Expect pop culture chaos. Expect mockery. Expect the LARGEST puppets we’ve ever unleashed. 🔥
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WHERE & WHEN:
THE PLAYHOUSE ON THE PARK THEATRE
1850 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004
Box Office: 602-254-2151
🎟️ March 7 – April 13 🎟️
Tickets are scurrying away —grab yours before they’re gone!
NO ONE under 17 years old (valid ID required) will be permitted into shows.
NO EXCEPTIONS. All Puppet Players shows are for mature audiences with exceedingly immature tastes. They contain strong adult language and situations. Puppets can be unpredictable—so if you are of a sensitive nature or are easily offended—puppets don’t care.
Tickets are on sale now at www.allpuppetplayers.com . Seating is limited, so don’t miss your chance to witness the sci-fi event of the season!