Eastern Connecticut State University

03/21/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/21/2024 10:01

Eastern presents 'Unfolding' puppetry show

Eastern presents 'Unfolding' puppetry show

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Willimantic, CT (03/21/2024) - The Communication, Film and Theatre Department and the Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University will show "Unfolding," a contemporary fairy tale featuring puppetry in the DelMonte Bernstein Studio Theater on March 27 at 7:30 p.m. and March 28 at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased online at the following prices:

  • General admission: $10
  • Eastern faculty, staff, and alumni: $7
  • Senior citizens (62+): $5
  • Students from other institutions and children (18 and under): Free

"Unfolding" explores themes of female wisdom and empowerment through hand-crafted marionettes, mesmerizing shadow imagery and evocative live music. The show was created with the support of The Jim Henson Foundation and has captivated audiences across the United States and around the world.

Following the Thursday performance, audience members are invited to a reception and post-show talk-back to engage more deeply with the show and meet the people behind the scenes of the production.

We hope that you will join us for this theatrical showcase.

For more information, please contact the FAIC Box Office at (860) 465-5123 or email [email protected].

To buy tickets: https://easternct.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=79.

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Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut's public liberal arts university, serving upwards of 4,000 students annually on its Willimantic campus. In addition to attracting students from 160 of Connecticut's 169 towns, Eastern also draws students from 30 states and eight countries. A residential campus offering 41 majors and 68 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal arts foundation grounded in a variety of applied learning opportunities. Ranked among the top 20 public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report in its 2022-23 Best Colleges ratings, Eastern has also been awarded 'Green Campus' status by the Princeton Review 13 years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.

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