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What reaches the room

Manual Cinema is a Chicago-based, Emmy Award–winning performance collective founded in 2010 by Drew Dir, Sarah Fornace, Ben Kauffman, Julia Miller, and Kyle Vegter. Their signature blend of handmade shadow puppetry, overhead projection, live silhouette actors, and multi-channel sound design creates immersive, genre-defying theatre. The group’s work is recognized for its inventive use of shadow play, original scores, and cinematic storytelling, delivering performances that feel both intimate and expansive.

The live experience

What reaches the room

From their debut to today, Manual Cinema has earned critical acclaim and a loyal following. Their projects traverse live performance and filmic experimentation, making each show a unique, collectible experience for audiences around the country. This page highlights The 4th Witch—its genesis, ongoing discography, and the current touring schedule—so you can plan your next visit to see this boundary-pushing company live.

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Documented collaborators

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Onstage company

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About the company: Manual Cinema’s work combines handmade shadow puppetry, overhead projection, and live performers in silhouette, anchored by original multi-channel sound design and music. Their 2017 Emmy Award for The Forger is a highlight of a portfolio that includes collaborations with major festival and university partners, earning LAUREL selections and other honors. Upcoming engagements for The 4th Witch bring this singular aesthetic to venues nationwide, with co-commissioning support from Spoleto USA, Cal Performances, ArtsEmerson, and Wisconsin Union Theater.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

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Quick Facts About Manual Cinema's The 4th Witch

  • Biography: Manual Cinema is a Chicago-based, Emmy Award-winning performance collective founded in 2010 by Drew Dir, Sarah Fornace, Ben Kauffman, Julia Miller, and Kyle Vegter.
  • Style: Their work fuses handmade shadow puppetry, overhead projection, live actors in silhouette, and multi-channel sound design with original music.
  • 4th Witch premiere and touring: Premiered June 4–8, 2025 at Spoleto USA (Charleston, SC) and toured nationally in 2025–2026, with co-commissioning from Spoleto, Cal Performances, ArtsEmerson, and Wisconsin Union Theater.
  • Discography: Complete OST discography (most recent first) includes The 4th Witch OST (2026), Leonardo! OST (2022), Christmas Carol OST (2020), Lula Del Ray OST (2020), Frankenstein OST (2019), The End of TV OST (2018), Just A Dog OST (2017), The Forger OST (2016), Mementos Mori OST (2015), My Soul’s Shadow OST (2015), CHICAGOLAND OST (2015), Ada/Ava OST (2012), FJORDS (Kyle Vegter & Chicago Q Ensemble, 2012).
  • Awards/achievements: Emmy Award for The Forger (NYTimes video) in 2017; Chicago Artists of the Year (2018) by the Chicago Tribune; LAUREL selections and other festival honors noted on their site.
  • Social media: Official site manualcinema.com; social presence noted as @manual_cinema / @manual_cinema on X (Twitter) and a Patreon page at patreon.com/manualcinema.

The records

Manual Cinema's The 4th Witch Discography

  • The 4th Witch OST
    2026 · Manual Cinema
  • Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster OST
    2022 · Manual Cinema
  • Christmas Carol OST
    2020 · Manual Cinema
  • Lula Del Ray OST
    2020 · Manual Cinema
  • Frankenstein OST
    2019 · Manual Cinema
  • The End of TV OST
    2018 · Manual Cinema
  • Just A Dog OST
    2017 · Manual Cinema
  • The Forger OST
    2016 · Manual Cinema
  • Mementos Mori OST
    2015 · Manual Cinema
  • My Soul's Shadow OST
    2015 · Manual Cinema
  • CHICAGOLAND OST
    2015 · Manual Cinema
  • Ada/Ava OST
    2012 · Manual Cinema
  • FJORDS
    2012 · Kyle Vegter and Chicago Q Ensemble

About the company: Manual Cinema’s work combines handmade shadow puppetry, overhead projection, and live performers in silhouette, anchored by original multi-channel sound design and music. Their 2017 Emmy Award for The Forger is a highlight of a portfolio that includes collaborations with major festival and university partners, earning LAUREL selections and other honors. Upcoming engagements for The 4th Witch bring this singular aesthetic to venues nationwide, with co-commissioning support from Spoleto USA, Cal Performances, ArtsEmerson, and Wisconsin Union Theater.

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Social links: Official Site | Facebook | X (Twitter)

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For ticketing, venue details, and reliable seating options, we’ve got you covered. Secure your seats with a trusted connection and enjoy a show that blends storytelling, technology, and artistry in a way only Manual Cinema can deliver.

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