Puppeteers Dan Baginski and Barbara Paulson's traveling stage transforms any space into an intimate theater, where the seamless blend of movement, music, and masterful manipulation captivates young and old alike. These Vermont artisans lovingly hand craft the marionettes, props, and scenery, whether for an original tale or an adaptation of a classic. Shows begin with an interactive song featuring audience members, and finish with demonstrations sparked by the audiences' curious questions. Once the mind believes there are no strings...this realm becomes real...and the adventure begins!

No Strings Marionette Company Website

A Boston musician, Ali McGuirk performs across many musical genres ranging from folk, R&B and soul with twists and turns into rock & roll. Ali has recorded with veteran session musicians including Fred Tackett (Little Feet), Larry Golding (James Taylor; Norah Jones) and Valerie Pinkston (Ray Charles) Inspired by classic Jazz vocalists such as Dinah Washington and Etta James, Ali’s songwriting addresses contemporary themes with a nod to tradition. As she states “The idea that you can be a strong, independent feminist and still suffer from the leftover feelings of a culture steeped in these historically unequal, gendered power dynamics is something that writing these songs has helped me process.” She’ll be playing on our stage with a full backup band. The Boston Globe proclaimed her “an artist to hear.” We think you’ll agree.

Ali McGuirk Website