Detroit Puppet Company’s Sun Moon Secret

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Saturday, Aug 9, 2025
2 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Location:

Lecture Hall

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

The Detroit Puppet Company reimagines Shazia Omar's children's book Sun Moon Secret as a delightful shadow puppet show. Light and shadow weave together with rhythmic storytelling about sibling love, self-discovery, and the power of unleashing your inner strength.

Twin sisters Surya and Chandra live in Shanti, a beautiful village by the Bay of Bengal. The sisters love to sing, but every time they do, something strange happens. Surya's tunes create heat, while Chandra's melodies bring cold! The villagers begin to fear them, so the girls keep their powers a secret. But one summer, disaster strikes—the rain clouds disappear, leaving Shanti dry and barren. As the villagers pray for a miracle, Surya and Chandra decide they must help. Can the sisters discover the true purpose of their powers and save their home?

After the performance, families can create their own shadow puppets and learn basic techniques to tell their own stories! This program is for families of all ages.

 

Detroit Puppet Company’s Sun Moon Secret

The Detroit Puppet Company reimagines Shazia Omar's children's book Sun Moon Secret as a delightful shadow puppet show. Light and shadow weave together with rhythmic storytelling about sibling love, self-discovery, and the power of unleashing your inner strength.

Twin sisters Surya and Chandra live in Shanti, a beautiful village by the Bay of Bengal. The sisters love to sing, but every time they do, something strange happens. Surya's tunes create heat, while Chandra's melodies bring cold! The villagers begin to fear them, so the girls keep their powers a secret. But one summer, disaster strikes—the rain clouds disappear, leaving Shanti dry and barren. As the villagers pray for a miracle, Surya and Chandra decide they must help. Can the sisters discover the true purpose of their powers and save their home?

After the performance, families can create their own shadow puppets and learn basic techniques to tell their own stories! This program is for families of all ages.