The journey into Joe Goode Performance Group’s The Rambler begins with the set, which was created by internationally renowned puppet artist Basil Twist. As the performance begins, you are thrown into a humorous yet deep examination of the restless American spirit. Described by the company as “Clint Eastwood meets Siddartha,” the piece explores—through dance, song, and text—the consequences of living in a rootless nation. The world premiere provokes the audience to identify the innate wanderer that resides in us all.

June 10–18; Novellus Theater at YBCA, 700 Howard St., 415-392-2545, ybca.org or joegoode.org