Dare to enter the HOUSE OF THE EXQUISITE CORPSE, a horror peep-show puppet-theater anthology. Peer through keyholes, cracks, and hidden doors to discover surreal worlds that will terrify and amaze!

Now in the Chopin Theater Main Stage with an expanded program of seven new immersive acts of original puppet horror! This unique experience beckons audiences to explore the tormented halls of a haunted house, peeping in on the otherworldly ills that plague each room. Through puppetry, physical performance, soundscape, and illusion, each room in the House of the Exquisite Corpse will horrify and mesmerize. Audiences beware: if you can see these nightmares, they can see you too.

Recommended for audiences aged 14 and over.

Tickets are Pay What You Want

Pay What You Want lets you choose how much to pay for a ticket. Nothing should stand between between you and great puppet art, least of all a brutal social construct like money. Suggested prices can be found by selecting different ticketing options on this page. For more info on how we make Pay What You Can work, click here

You will move during this show!
You will be mostly on your feet for the ~1 hour production. One or two of the segments will be seated. Chairs can be made available for those with difficulty standing for long stretches.

Come Masked. Come Vaccinated.
For the health and safety of our audiences and especially our performers, we require that all audience members wear a mask and we ask that everyone be vaccinated unless you have a medical exception. If you are feeling ill, do not come. Check below for our policy on COVID-related exchanges or refunds.

Opening Night Reception!
On Oct 13, join us for a special opening night event! Be the first to lay eyes on the secrets hidden within the walls of the Exquisite Corpse. The hour-long performance will be followed by a desert reception, behind-the-scenes tour, and meet-and-greet with the artists!

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FAQs

Wheelchair Access and Mobility Assistance
If anyone in your party needs mobility assistance, there will be an option to let us know at the ticket checkout.

What is an "Immersive Puppet Haunted House"?
There are 7 haunted ‘rooms'- large boxes that contain a ~6min puppet show, which is viewed through peep-holes cut in the side of the box.You will be assembled in a small group according to your ticket time. You approach the first box, find a hole at a comfortable height, view the show, and when it is done, proceed to the next box and find your spot. The next group will be right behind you. Stationed at each hole are a pair of headphones (cleaned at frequent intervals) for you, the viewer, to hear the audio that accompanies the puppet show.

COVID-related Cancellations and Refunds
If you or someone in your party shows any sign of illness or COVID-related symptoms, been exposed to COVID-19, or test positive for COVID-19 within 7 days prior to your attendance of the show, do not come. We will try and reschedule you or will fully refund the cost of admission up to 3 hours before the first show of each evening. Refunds may take up to 48 hours to process. Please reach out at boxoffice@roughousetheater.com