No Strings Marionette Company: Quill and Foyle’s Hasty Composure

Please Join us for Quill and Foyle’s Hasty Composure, a No Strings Marionette Company and Paul Perley Collaboration, presented by the WCCMA. An all-ages show, funded in part by a creation grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts, pairs puppeteers Dan Baginski and Barbara Paulson with composer and conductor Paul Perley. The original musical score provides a magical soundscape to experience the interplay of marionettes and scenery uniquely created to enact the tale of twins Quill and Foyle as they set out to find their life’s purpose. Sometimes the space between what we want and what we should do creates big problems! The pair’s courage and determination develop connections to the natural world as they uncover layers about themselves they never knew existed. Paul Perley conducts musicians Melissa Perley, Michiko Oishi, Robinson Morse and Peter Cressy for this unique live performance. Post-show the audience may remain for a fun encounter to meet the composer, puppeteers, musicians and puppets; learning the secrets of these artists’ trades. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, and bring the whole family! All are welcome regardless of ability to pay. If you have issues with reserving you tickets, please contact [email protected] Presented by the West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts at the newly opened downtown Claremont Creative Center. This program is supported in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.