From: MizzDubois-AT-cs.com
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 08:55:36 EDT
Subject: PUPT: Heather Henson's "En Masse" to Premiere in Providence, RI


PERISHABLE THEATRE ARTS CENTER
--PRESS RELEASE--

CONTACT:    Marilyn Dubois, Perishable Theatre
PHONE:      401-331-2695
FAX:        401-331-7811
EMAIL:      perishable-AT-as220.org


HEATHER HENSON=92S =93EN MASSE=94 TO OPEN STAGE 2 SEASON
Perishable Theatre's 1999-2000 Season

PROVIDENCE - The newest work from Heather Henson, entitled EN MASSE will be
premiering September 23rd at Perishable Theatre.  Creator Heather Henson
tells her tales through breathtaking puppetry, dance and shadow play. Truly a
multimedia event, EN MASSE is a choreographed spectacle of light, sound and
movement, celebrating the rhythmic cycles that we share with our natural
environment.

Ms. Henson's work has been described by press as "an evocative and beautiful
array of images, bending together with a wonderful score.." and  "...a
beautiful piece of theater art."   She explores the themes and images that
can be found throughout nature and by showing us these simple images, we
re-examine our lives and culture.  Ms. Henson says that her piece "highlights
the resonance that we share with our environment.  Gatherings, whether it be
birds, fish, humans or geese are a forceful occurrence.  Individuals moving
together en masse is a wonder to behold." 
   
Ms. Henson graduated from RISD with a degree in illustration and an emphasis
on animation.  After graduation, her enthusiasm for demonstrating the wonder
of animals and the environment found a natural progression to puppetry.  She
has created and performed a number object theater pieces with environmental
themes throughout New England.  Her work has been well received in
choreography showcases, performance art festivals, puppet and theater venues,
as well as puppet and spirituality conferences.   Often dealing with themes
of universal rhythm and the place of the individual within that universe, she
has created puppet dances with such titles as DEER VISION, WOLF PAUSE,
MIGRATIONS, FLOW, PETAL RISE and BLOOMING FLIGHT.  Her work has been
performed at such varied venues as H.E.R.E., P.S.122 & Los Kabayitos Puppet
Theater, Joyce SoHo, all in New York City; Seven Angels Theater in CT, and in
Rhode Isalnd at the Perishable Theatre, Carriage House Theater and AS220 Arts
Complex. 

In addition to her performance credits, Ms. Henson designed and constructed
shadow puppets for Trinity Rep's production of AS YOU LIKE IT, designed props
and set elements for Cadence Dance's ballet THE SNOW QUEEN and designed and
co-directed Alva Roger's THE DOLL PLAYS for New World Theater's New Works for
a New World at UMASS/Amherst.
-more-
Performances of EN MASSE will be held at Perishable Theatre, Thursdays
through Saturdays, September 23rd - October 2nd at 8PM with a special Sunday
matinee October 3rd at 2PM.  Tickets are General Admission, ranging  from $6
to 15, with discounts for students,  seniors, and disabled.  Call 331-2695
for reservations and ticket information.

Under the direction of Mark J. Lerman,  Perishable Theatre is now entering
into its 17th year of theatrical ingenuity.  Perishable is a Theatre Arts
Center which brings together artists from all media and provides them with
the opportunity to perform and develop their craft.  All of their programming
responds to today's pressing issues and concerns, and strives to  open a
dialogue with their audience.  Perishable Theatre's programming consists of 
MAINSTAGE, STAGE 2, SHOWS FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES and the THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL.
STAGE 2 is dedicated to bringing some of the most acclaimed performance
artists, musicians and performers from around the world to local audiences. 
Past performers include Karen Finley, Diamanda Galas, The Jim Henson Festival
of Puppet Theater, and Lisa Kron.  Ongoing events ensure there is an active
venue for artists developing their craft in experimental areas such as
puppetry, playwriting and improvisational comedy.          

    WHAT:   Heather Henson's EN MASSE
    WHERE:      Perishable Theatre's Stage 2
            95 Empire Street, Downcity Providence
    WHEN:   Thurs.  - Sat. September 23rd - October 2nd at 8PM
            with a special Sunday Matinee Sunday October 3rd at 2PM
    TICKETS:    $6-10 general admission (disc. for seniors, students,
disabled)   WEBSITE:    www.perishable.org         
    CONTACT:    401-331-2695
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