Upcoming Tour Stops also include Fairmont and St. Paul, Minnesota; Providence, RI; Patchogue and Lewiston, NY; and Davenport, IA
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Squonk continues a multi-city U.S. tour of its free outdoor spectacle Hand to Hand and performances in its hometown of Pittsburgh. Squonk is a group of musicians and artists producing outdoor spectacles that fuse fantastic visual design, playful staging, and high-energy original music, led by Co-Artistic Directors Jackie Dempsey and Steve O’Hearn.
Hand to Hand is a joyous, participatory event that brings audiences together for a humorous, uplifting visual extravaganza. Propelled by Squonk’s irresistible music, the show features two giant purple puppet hands designed so the audience can grab the rigging and be part of the show.
Amid the ongoing challenges of gathering during the pandemic, Squonk offers a safe way for audiences to experience the allure and thrill of community, uniting people in a public setting.
“Hand to Hand combines surrealism, pop art, serious musical chops, theatrical invention, and accessibility all at once,” explains Todd Wetzel, Executive Director of Purdue Convocations. “There’s something for everyone here, but it doesn’t drive down the middle of the road to accomplish that, and that’s flat out brilliant.”
For details visit the City of Pittsburgh’s Independence Day Festival Festival at https://pittsburghpa.gov/july4/
Visit Squonk for other tour datesand cities: https://squonk.org
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