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"Seeking Silence" [excerpt] NYC performance



Excerpt of the final performance of "Seeking Silence" in NYC.
"Seeking Silence" was written by TS Hawkins. Puppets and Masks were created by Kyla McHale and Joesph Therrien. This piece was designed and performed by TS Hawkins, Kyla McHale, Joseph Therrien, Renee Dumouchel, Katie Issel Pitre and Kathryn Wilkening.


Review:

"Seeking Silence" raises thoughtful questions and respects its audience enough to not provide overly simplistic answers. As the masked performers join together at the piece’s conclusion to become a sort of communal body, collectively breathing life into a giant puppet who has been sleeping at the foot of the stage, there is a sense of hope and unity, but it is not naïve or easy. There is a “library of thought” and work to be done by all of us seeking to build a true democratic community.


Alphabet Arts created Puppets & Poets in part to test our theory that mixing seemingly-disparate art forms can create something new that is perhaps more expressive and more effective in communicating and connecting with audiences. "Seeking Silence" proves this theory correct. It is an impressive feat (and a rare treat) to see poetry, puppetry, mask, and dance/movement fused so beautifully on stage. ~Amber West, MFA, PhD Poet & Alphabet Arts co-founder

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    1. Thank you LaNeshe...can we say And Company Theatre entry :)

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  2. In this snippet, the action is not immediately clear--but when the building begins and the figure emerges, it blows the mind. You combine Bunraku and Bread and Butter puppetry into something just wonderful!

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  3. Thank you very much Susan!!! I'm glad you had a moment to watch the clip :)

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  4. Congrats Ms. T!! It looks pretty cool :)

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  5. I am SO excited about this piece coming to PHILADELPHIA!!

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  6. BRAVO BRAVO!!!! Very Interesting!!! This was great. Wonderful costumes and masks.

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  7. I really enjoyed that excerpt from your performance.

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  8. This is an interesting and exceptional poetry/puppetry/performance hybrid. VERY cool! Congratulations my dear ;)

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