Firstworks Brings Heather Henson Back To Providence

Heather Henson, daughter of beloved puppetry pioneer and Muppets creator Jim Henson, along with her Ibex Puppetry production company will perform their newest spectacle of elegant, large-scale puppets, soaring kites and aerial artistry in Providence on April 7. Henson will also introduce her latest handpicked selection of puppet film shorts showcasing new visions by independent artists during a FirstWorks film screening and artist talk on April 4.

Film Screening and Artist Talk
Thursday, April 4th @ Metcalf Auditorium (RISD Chace Ctr.)
Screening @ 7pm W/ Artist Talk To Follow ($5)
Heather Henson will introduce the newest volume in her ongoing film anthology: Handmade Puppet Dreams vol. 5, a showcase of the fresh voices of independent puppeteers who embrace film as their medium for individual expression. The artists highlighted in Handmade Puppet Dreams build their visions and breathe life into their dreams while exploring a spectrum of live-action puppetry styles. The screening, to be followed by an artist talk with Heather Henson takes place on Thursday, April 4th @ 7pm in the Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium, RISD Chace Center, 20 North Main St., Providence.

Performance and Kite Building Workshop
Sunday, April 7th @ RISD Auditorium
Workshop @ 2:30pm (Registration Required)
Performance @ 4pm (ADV: $20 Adult/$10 12 & Under)
Heather Henson and Ibex Puppetry will perform Celebration of Flight, an all-ages performance celebrating the Earth's changing seasons and enchanting creatures in Providence on Sunday, April 7, 4pm. at RISD Auditorium. Giant dragonflies, cranes, and the spirits of the air will descend to earth when called by drums and noisemakers of the audience. Audience members will play music, fly kites, and dance along with the creatures that fill our sky. A pre-show kite-building workshop will begin at 2:30pm.

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