Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry presents
Calle Allende by Pinned and Sewtured
Shackled by restraints of reality, Frida finds herself unable to paint. In a moment of desperation, she re-discovers her life source—the other Frida. Calle Allende is inspired by an entry in Frida Kahlo’s diary about “The Two Fridas”. Calle Allende, a puppet theater production, brings to life Frida’s struggle to reconcile her broken self and dying inspiration. Frida’s pain has clouded her, but in a moment of clarity she soon realizes that without her imagination she will lose her lifeline.
Recommended for ages 14+ due to adult themes of pain and death.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, by calling 860-486-8580, or online here. A surcharge will be added to any purchases made online. There will be open seating and no reservations. Visitors can park in the Downtown Storrs Garage located at 33 Royce Circle. For more information about these performances, or if you require accommodation to attend this event, please contact Ballard Institute staff at 860-486-8580 or bimp@uconn.edu.
About Pinned & Sewtured
Anatar M. Gagné, Director of Pinned & Sewtured, is originally from Caracas, Venezuela. She holds an MFA in Puppet Arts from the University of Connecticut, and a BA in English/ Creative Writing from Hunter College. Her strong backgrounds in art, dance, writing, fiber and fabrication all come together seamlessly with her love for puppetry.
Gagné has trained at the National Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, designed puppets for The Dramatic Question Theater, Yale University, performed at Dixon Place, Lyric Hall, Black Cherry Puppet Theater, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, festivals, and puppet slams, and is the founder and curator of The Pinned & Sewtured Puppet Slam. Her short films Heart-Felt and The Moment Has Yet To Come premiered at the 2017 and 2019 Reel Puppetry Film Festivals at the Puppeteers of America National Festival. Her work has also been featured in multiple art shows and solo shows; she has also been Artist-In-Residence at Artspace in New Haven, CT. @pinnedandsewtured
Madison J. Cripps became a professional puppeteer in 2006 while working on a small farm in the Berkshire Mtns. Supporting his puppetry is a diverse history of fine art, con- struction, environmentalism and theatre. In 2008, Madison was awarded a grant from the Mass. Cultural Council for the Cripps Walking Theatre Project. He moved to Asheville, NC from 2009 to 2015 and was an active member of the performing arts community. During that time Cripps was awarded an UNIMA citation of excellence in puppetry for his work on Billy the Liar in 2014. Now back in New England, Cripps brings the experiences and influences of his travels where he performs.
Directed, created & designed by Anatar M. Gagné
Perfomers: Anatar M. Gagné & Madison J. Cripps
MAKE A NIGHT OF IT
Enjoy dinner in Downtown Storrs before the forum. With over twenty restaurants serving up cuisines from around the globe, there’s something to satisfy every taste and budget in Downtown Storrs. See what’s cooking here.
Pictured: Salt + Lime at Spice Venue
PARKING is available in the Downtown Storrs Parking Garage (33 Royce Circle), which is FREE for your FIRST 2 HOURS and just $1/hour after that. The garage is about a 2-minute walk from the Ballard Institute.