Simple Gifts: The Cashore Marionettes

Saturday, June 19, 2010 2:00 p.m.

Located at Kline Theatre, Gettysburg College

Unmatched in artistry, grace and refinement of movement, the internationally acclaimed Cashore Marionettes redefine the art of puppetry. Their moving and humorous performances have astounded audiences in Europe, the Far East and throughout North America including stops at the Kennedy Center, Annenberg Center, Kravis Center, and many others.

The Gettysburg Festival program Simple Gifts is a series of touching portrayals and poignant scenes from everyday life set to stunning music by such composers as Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven and Copland. Through a combination of virtuoso manipulation, beautiful music, theatrical illusion, and artistic insight, the original vignettes presented in Simple Gifts provide an entertaining and sensitive vision of what it is to be human. This performance is recommended for adults and children ages 8+.

"Puppetry purists (and their children) will be entranced by the lifelike delicacy and details of the mastery of this blending of beautiful craftsmanship and artistry with insight and illusion…." -The Atlanta Journal/Constitution

Ticket Prices: $16.50 adults/$11 children (under 12)

This project is partially supported by a grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, a program developed and funded by The Heinz Endowments; the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency; and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.

Additional sponsorship provided by The Evening Sun / Media One.

Contact: Majestic Theater
Contact Phone: 717-337-8200
Contact E-mail: majestictheater@gettysburg.edu