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Artrageous is poised to blow the roof off the Birdsong Theater. A high-energy live performance troupe hailing from New Mexico, Artrageous combines live painting, creative comedy, blacklight Bunraku, and high-energy music into a single, get-up-and-dance experience. On Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m., families are encouraged to attend this electrifying art and music circus.

The Artrageous Troupe, comprised of artists, musicians, singers, and dancers, pays homage to various art forms, pop icons, and musical genres, culminating in a gallery of stunning finished paintings created live on stage. Audiences are in for a treat witnessing this ancient Japanese art form, requiring three puppeteers dressed entirely in black to collaborate in animating life-sized puppet figures. This show promises to be unlike anything witnessed before, offering a kaleidoscopic adventure that redefines expectations of live entertainment.

“Artrageous feels like Willy Wonka meets Picasso at a Rock concert. Children and families, young and young at heart, will absolutely be immersed in every art form,” shares Rick Byrd, Suffolk Center Creative Director.

The Artrageous Troupe boasts an impressive resume, having performed in 49 states (with Delaware being the sole exception), toured 12 countries, and utilized over 700 gallons of paint in performances worldwide. Their artworks grace private and public collections across the globe. Notable career highlights include performances at the NBA All-Stars halftime show, Sir Richard Branson’s Private Island, World Cup Soccer Finals in Paris, a private event opened by Cirque du Soleil in Austria, and a recent performance alongside Blue Man Group headlining in Las Vegas.

Tickets are $30 for Adults and $18 for Youth (15 and under). They can be purchased in person from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave. Seats can be reserved by calling the Box Office at 757.923.2900.