ARTSwego welcomes students and the community back to the
SUNY Oswego campus as it launches its 2013-2014 Performing Arts Series with The
Cashore Marionettes!
Master puppeteer Joseph Cashore leads this widely-acclaimed company, enthralling audiences across the globe with his life-like creations and graceful movements. His remarkable collection of enchanting pieces demonstrates his unparalleled artistry. For more than 30 years, Cashore has designed and given life to these unique works of art.
The marionette first caught his eye when he was a boy on a
family vacation. Upon seeing the suspended puppet, his imagination took flight.
Cashore went on to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of
Notre Dame and later studied portrait and figure painting at the Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts. His many accomplishments include the Henson Foundation
Grant and the Pew Fellowship for Performance Art. He was also named a PennPAT
Roster Artist and awarded the UNIMA Citation of Excellence, the highest honor a
U.S.
Here are samples of his brilliant talent, courtesy of the
Cashore Marionettes:
Cashore shares his craft with audiences through an extended
four-day residency program which will include visits to three local communities
in addition to his performances on campus.
The first “meet-and-greet” takes place on Thursday, September 5 at 7 p.m. at the H. Lee White Marine Museum in Oswego and the second is scheduled for Friday, September 6 at 7 p.m. at the CNY Arts Center in Fulton
Then, on Saturday,
September 7, the Cashore Marionettes present two performances in Tyler
Hall’s Waterman Theatre on the SUNY Oswego campus.
At 2 p.m.,
“Simple Gifts,” a short matinee for families begins. This performance
entertains children through a series of acts that highlight characters and
actions from everyday life. Families will delight in the theatrical illusion of
Cashore’s masterful puppetry, set to a backdrop of classical music. This
program is best suited to children age 8 and older. Admission is $5 for both children
and adults with open general seating.
At 7:30 p.m., the
troupe offers older audiences their full-length feature, “Life in Motion.” This show welcomes adults and young adults as the artists
demonstrate the very essence of humanity, from the comedic to the tragic,
through a series of short but powerfully entertaining portrayals with engaging
characters and evocative music. Admission is $18 for adults and $5 for
students.
Cashore wraps up his residency with a marionette master
class for adults and art students who are interested in learning more about his
technique. The session takes place on Sunday,
September 8 at 2 p.m. at
the Salmon River Fine Arts Center in Pulaski. For admission details, call the center at (315) 298-7007.
The Cashore Marionettes’ community residency program is made
possible by grant funding from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation, the
Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, and the Decentralization Program of the
New York State Council on the Arts, administered by CNY Arts. It is also made
possible by the partnering host organizations.
Committed to artistic excellence,
ARTSwego presents diverse cultural programming to enrich and entertain students and the surrounding community. For more events, visit www.oswego.edu/arts. Advance tickets for
SUNY Oswego performances can be purchased at any SUNY Oswego Box Office.
Parking for these shows is included in the cost of the ticket and is available
in lots E-6 (in front of Culkin Hall) and E-18 (behind Hart and Funnelle
halls).
Join ARTSwego for this truly one-of-a-kind experience and enjoy
the show!
Cheers,
Kelly
