The internationally acclaimed Cashore Marionettes, with their uncommon artistry, grace and refinement of movement, redefine the art of puppetry. Award-winning artist Joseph Cashore creates and manipulates these amazingly lifelike marionettes in the latest work called “Simple Gifts”, a series of touching character portrayals and scenes from everyday life set to a succession of stunning original and classical music, including Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven and Copland. “Simple Gifts” plays for one night only at the Hayes Performing Arts Center at Blowing Rock, NC, April 11 at 7:30pm.
The original vignettes in “Simple Gifts,” through a combination of virtuoso manipulation, beautiful music, theatrical illusion and artistic insight, celebrate life and explore a range of emotions, from comic to tragic, with characters and actions that are uncannily convincing and engaging. The performance is recommended for adults and children ages 8 and older.
The Cashore Marionettes have astounded audiences in Europe, the Far East and across North America, including stops at The Kennedy Center, Annenburg Center, Kravis Center and many others. The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta says of the engineering marvels, “A wonderful world of breathtaking magic is created by one man and his exquisite marionettes.” Theatres across the country have also raved about “Simple Gifts.” “Amazing…a once-in-a-lifetime event…” (Sunrise Theatre, NC). “A powerful theatrical evening.” (University of Notre Dame)
Cashore Marionettes: “Simple Gifts” is presented April 11 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20, $15 students and are available now by calling the Box Office at 828-295-0112. You may pay by credit card or by cash (in person). Tickets can also be purchased online at www.HayesCenter.org by credit card. Special group rates are also available. Season and Flex Passes can be purchased and used throughout the entire '08 season.
The Hayes Performing Arts Center is located at 152 Jamie Fort Road (off Hwy 321), Blowing Rock, N.C. Tel: 828-295-9627.