Bread and Puppet Theatre: Karma Birdhouse

Description

From the organizer:

Film documentation of the September 9, 2023 Opening at the Karma Birdhouse in Burlington (exhibition closes December 1), containing some 60 years of Bread and Puppet artifacts, including most recent Bedsheet Paintings by Peter Schumann. Featured sections include rehearsal with the day's volunteers of The Foot led by Alexis and Tanja, a view of the silkscreen workshop, Peter's performance of a new Fiddle Rant, multiple Bedsheets hanging in the courtyard, and evening performance of The Foot to an enthusiastic audience, as well as some preview shots of the indoor exhibition itself, which includes a wall of photos by Michael Boylen, Mark Dannenhauer, and Ron Simon. Musik by the B&P Jazz Band circa 2020.

The Foot was created in NYC in 1982, during the week preceding the massive anti-nuclear protest on June 12th. The theme of B&P's part in the parade was spelled out in three parts -- The World, The End of the World, The Fight Against the End of the World. Company members estimated that 1,000 people participated with B&P, and a classic line from one police officer: 'Is there anyone left in Vermont?'
 

For more information: Jerome Lipani, Independent Artist <jeromelipani@gmail.com>.