Interactive Art Performance 'Artrageous' added to Esbenshade Series schedule
Marietta, OH (12/05/2024) — The Esbenshade Series at Marietta College is excited to announce the addition of "Artrageous" to its performance schedule, bringing an innovative blend of visual art, music, and dance to the Peoples Bank Theatre on Tuesday, February 18, at 7:00 p.m.
This unique performance features artists creating masterpieces in real-time, accompanied by live vocals, choreographed dance, and dynamic music. Audiences will witness the remarkable transformation of blank canvases into stunning works of art within minutes while immersed in a multi-sensory entertainment experience.
The Artrageous troupe celebrates various art forms, cultural icons, and musical genres throughout their performance, creating an engaging show that appeals to audiences of all ages. What sets this production apart is its emphasis on audience participation - spectators become an integral part of the creative process, making each performance a one-of-a-kind experience.
The evening culminates in an impressive gallery of completed paintings, each created live during the performance.
"We are thankful to the Esbenshade family for adding this unique event that will focus on creativity, families, and children," said Todd Burge, Esbenshade Series Director.
Free tickets for this extraordinary performance will be available starting Monday, February 10, at 10:00 a.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. on the performance night, with the show beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets can be reserved through the Peoples Bank Theatre Box Office in person, online at peoplesbanktheatre.com, or by calling (740) 371-5152.
This event has been funded by the Frederica G. Esbenshade Memorial Fund, which provides annual income to bring lectures, performing artists, and programs of diverse nature to the campus and community at large. The endowed fund was established in 1980 by Harry H. Esbenshade Sr. and Harry H. Esbenshade Jr., husband and son, respectively, of the late Mrs. Esbenshade of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. All events are free and open to the public.
Located in Marietta, Ohio, at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers, Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college. Tracing its roots to the Muskingum Academy in 1797, the College was officially chartered in 1835. Today Marietta College serves a body of 1,200 full-time students. The College offers over 50 majors and is consistently ranked as one of the top regional comprehensive colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Marietta was selected seventh in the nation according to the Brookings Institution's rankings of colleges by their highest value added, regardless of major.
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