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Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE

Greek Shadow Puppet Halloween Theater Jewels in the Square Presents a special free Halloween performance of ShadowLight Theatre’s ” The Metamorphosis of Karaghiozis” – A Greek Shadow Theatre performed by Leonidas Kassapides with live music.Award-winning shadow artist Leonidas Kassapides joins live musicians to perform the traditional Greek form of storytelling with shadow puppetry. 7pm to 8pm on Halloween 2009 in Union Square.

About The Metamorphosis of Karaghiozis:
The Metamorphosis of Karaghiozis epitomizes the comical tradition of Greek Shadow Theatre, featuring the beloved folk hero, Karaghiozis. Set during the Ottoman Empire, The Metamorphosis of Karaghiozis is an adventure full of action, comedy and spectacular confrontations with a monster that turns humans into strange creatures. Join our endlessly hilarious hero Karaghiozis as he cleverly solves conflict. This show is performed in English and is appropriate for all ages.