Open Hand Theater - Syracuse, New York
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This live theater is located in Syracuse and was founded in 1980. The members use both traditional and improvisational acting to perform traditional works as well as unique adaptations of classical scripts for both adults and children.
Waymark Code: WM669J
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2009
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Using a blend of masks, puppetry and dance theater, the members of this live theater troup has performed programs before schools, conferences and festivals. Along the way, they have created a youth company called "Hand in Hand Theater" and a Summer Circus Performance Arts Camp for young people as well. They have even been honored with the "Best Director" and two "Best Actor" awards at the International Puppet Theater Festival.
In January of 1999, the theater moved into their present building, located at 518 Prospect Avenue in downtown Syracuse. By September of 1999, they had finished and opened the "International Museum of Mask and Puppetry", at their Prospect Avenue location.
The museum can be reached at: (315)-476-0466.
Theater Name: Open Hand Theater
Country: United States
Address:
Open Hand Theater
518 Prospect Avenue
Syracuse, NY USA
13208
Web Site: [Web Link]
Venue: Private Theater
Type of Productions:
Shakespearean works, some traditional and some improvisational acting using masks, puppetry and dance. They have several Summer plays as well as a youth summer camp and other youth oriented performances.
Stage Type: Theater in the Round
Special Productions/Events/Festivals:
Too many special events to list, but there is a complete list on their website.
Restored Building: Not Listed
Date of Construction: Not listed
Architect/Designer: Not listed
Seating Capacity: Not Listed
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