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Check out the latest news about In the Heart of the Beast (HOBT) whether it’s fundraising updates, exciting programming news, information about us in the community and more.
We are moving!
Heart of the Beast Finds a New Home!
MINNEAPOLIS (September 9, 2025) – In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) is excited to announce it found a new home at a storefront in the Lowry Hill East Neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Programming will begin on November 1st at the new location (2411 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis).
During the transition, you’ll still find HOBT in the community through its upcoming programs:
· Sept. 20 – HOBT at Open Streets on Hennepin
· Sept. 25 – House Party
· Sept. 27 – Puppet Caravan from Lake to Hennepin
· Oct. 4 – Storytime at Midtown Global Market
· Oct. 12 – Community Moving Day
· Oct. 18 – Storytime in a community space near HOBT’s new home
· Oct. 25 - Community Moving Day
Summer Solstice Event Recap
On December 20th, 2024, we gathered with Community to celebrate Winter with glowing lanterns, homemade soup and wonderful music as we bid our fond farewell to the Avalon Theatre.
The Avalon is for Sale
After 36 years at The Avalon Theatre in Minneapolis, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) intends to move to a new location and sell the building.
Winter Solstice Event Recap
On December 20th, 2024, we gathered with Community to celebrate Winter with glowing lanterns, homemade soup and wonderful music as we bid our fond farewell to the Avalon Theatre.
We had an exciting 2024!
We’ve done an amazing amount of programming in 2024. Learn all about it.
Heart of the Beast is Moving!
After 36 years at The Avalon Theatre in Minneapolis, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) intends to move to a new location and sell the building.