White Whale

Written, Puppetry and Performed by Sean P. Mette

In 1877, local businessman Albert Akeny Stewart endeavored to do the impossible: display living whales in Cincinnati, OH. Through puppetry and storytelling, discover the forgotten story of Stewart and his beluga whales from the Queen City’s Gilded Age.

Tickets now available for the 2026 Cincinnati Fringe Festival Premiere!

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2026 Cincinnati Fringe Festival Dates

  • Friday, 5/29 - 6:45PM

  • Sunday, 5/31 -2:15PM

  • Wednesday, 6/3 - 8:30PM

  • Sunday, 6/7 - 8:30PM

  • Thursday, 6/11 - 8:30PM

Performance Venue

First Lutheran Church (Sanctuary)
1208 Race Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Learn More About the REAL Albert A. Stewart and his Beluga Whales!

The story behind Albert A. Stewart and his beluga’s may have fallen through the cracks of history, but thanks to some astute reporters and researchers we are able to bring their story to the stage.

If you would like to learn more about Stewart and his whale, we recommend this Cincinnati Enquirer article by Jeff Suess. (Article might be only viewable to subscribers.)

Read the History!

Behind the Scenes Photos, Official Press & Reviews Coming Soon!

This original production is being produced by Autumn Kaleidoscope & Mette Puppets.